Design World
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The new Modular Interface System (MIS) from icotek is a solution for connecting cable management and industrial connectors. The system combines a split cable entry with the option of integrating 3A or 4A connectors directly into the frame. Suitable for this are 3A and 4A inserts from icotek and many other manufacturers. The cable entry… The post icotek introduces Modular Interface System appeared first on Design World.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Source: Craig Cegielski I grew up in rural Wisconsin. I had the minibike, the snowmobile and the three-wheeler and I enjoyed tinkering. So, in school, I naturally enjoyed hands-on courses and found myself taking machining, welding, automotive, all that stuff. When I was in career planning, I decided I should be a tech ed teacher. I could teach and I could be around all the stuff I like.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Image: malp/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government is set to provide $150 million for a new, Australia-made 50-megawatt vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie to further reinforce the Goldfields energy system and create around 150 local jobs. The battery has the potential to provide 10 hours of back-up electricity storage to provide an additional layer of protection and guard against weather events or other supply disruptions.
Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Source | Progressive Components Progressive Components , a provider of mold components and mold monitoring technologies, has acquired the OMNI Versa Slide product line from Omni Mold Systems. All future OMNI Versa Slide orders will be fulfilled seamlessly through Progressive Components, the companies say. “Progressive developed the first off-the-shelf lifter and modular cam mechanisms, and this addition of the OMNI Versa Slide product line represents a continued dedication to standards to
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Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Image: brizmaker/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government is backing an innovative local startup, Kit Magnetics, to establish a new advanced manufacturing facility in Melbourne, creating more than 650 jobs. The company is set to establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Melbournes southeast, creating more than 140 highly skilled jobs and up to 550 indirect jobs.
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
MassRobotics introduced the second cohort of its Accelerator program. The non-profit robotics hub welcomed a diverse and dynamic group that includes Haystack Ag, LiftLabs, Mito Robotics, Nexterity, p!ng, Redefine Surgery, ReviMo, Revolute Robotics, Tatum Robotics, and Variable Machines. The three-month accelerator program begins today. The cohort will have the opportunity to introduce their startups at MassRobotics annual sponsors celebration this week.
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Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Helm Tool's collaborative model enables innovative experimentation with new materials, such as compostable plastic, to develop custom solutions. Source (All images) | Helm Tool Helm Tool has established itself as a key player, not just in producing traditional molds but also in pioneering the use of biodegradable materials. Helm Tool's unique advantage lies in its integrated approach.
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Image: AMGC Hannover Fairs Australia, a subsidiary ofDeutsche Messe, has formed a strategic partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) forIndustrial Transformation Australia (ITA)this July. Held in conjunction with CeMAT Australia at The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park, 22-24 July 2025, the collaboration and the event are a commitment to advancing Australias manufacturing capabilities.
Automation Mag
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
According to new data, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reported that the North American robotics market demonstrated minor overall growth in 2024, reflecting resilience and adaptability as automation strengthened its role across industries. New data reportedly reveals that North American companies ordered 31,311 robots valued at $1.963 billion, representing slight increases of 0.5 percent in units and 0.1 percent in revenue over 2023.
Design World
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
A negative temperature coefficient (NTC) refers to any physical value that decreases as the temperature increases or vice versa. In electronics, NTC usually refers to a material’s decreasing resistance as the temperature rises. This article examines how NTC device performance is quantified and compares with other technologies like resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) and positive temperature […] The post What is negative temperature coefficient?
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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.
Automation World
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The latest ISM PMI report shows new orders, production, employment and supplier deliveries in expansion. Meanwhile, industry analysts note that industrial automation is one of the sectors growing faster than the global economy.
i4.0 today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In the world of industrial automation, selecting the right control system is a critical decision that impacts performance, cost, and flexibility. Traditionally, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have been the go-to solution for many industries. However, embedded control systems have gained traction as a more efficient and cost-effective alternative.
Automation World
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Amid rapid industry change, enclosures remain a simple, but instrumental part of an increasingly distributed automation landscape.
i4.0 today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
An EU consortium of excellence and strength The EUSAiR project, funded by the European Commission aims to support the implementation of Regulatory Sandboxes for Artificial Intelligence in EU countries, creating controlled environments to test and validate innovative AI systems before they are placed on the market. The two-year project is led by the Italian Research Center on High Performance Computing, Big Data and Quantum Computing and involves academic excellence (Universities of Bologna and F
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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Under the leadership of Dr. Robert Elliott, Lafayette College, based in Easton, Pennsylvania, will use Sollum Technologies’ LED lighting solution to tailor optimal growing conditions for each crop. (CNW Group/Sollum Technologies) MONTRAL — Lafayette College, under the leadership of Dr. Robert Elliott, is embarking on a research initiative to measure the effects of advanced LED lighting on the growth and quality of various crops.
Seeburger
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Capgeminis IT Trends 2024 study shows that despite the exponential growth of data volumes in companies, much of the data remains hidden in silos inaccessible and unused.1 The main reason: data silos. Data silos isolate data in separate systems, preventing it from being fully leveraged for innovation, data-driven decision-making and business process optimization.
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Vention Marketplace has doubled the number of partners offering automation and manufacturing components in its online store. (CNW Group/Vention Inc.) MONTREAL — Vention, an automation platform, has upgraded its online Marketplace with an expanded catalog and enhanced user experience. Products offered in Vention Marketplace are either designed and manufactured by Vention or curated and certified by Vention for plug-and-play compatibility.
E&T
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Neoliner Origin, the worlds largest cargo ship to be powered primarily by sails, has been launched at RMK Marine shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey.
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Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.
i4.0 today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
INTEGRA Biosciences WELLJET reagent dispenser now supports API commands based on the SiLA-2 standardized communication protocol for lab automation. This new functionality will make it even easier to integrate the WELLJET into automated laboratory workflows, helping labs to enhance their productivity and reproducibility. Scientists are constantly seeking ways to automate repetitive, time-consuming liquid handling tasks in order to improve their labs throughput in the face of growing workloads, an
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The PIA meditec V-RAC is designed to produce small and medium volumes of medical devices. Source: PIA Automation Medical devices require precise and consistent manufacturing. PIA Automation Holding GmbH, a provider of modular assembly lines and process automation, is highlighting the development of its V-RAC module, which can be adjusted to handle various drug-delivery devices.
i4.0 today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Enhancing efficiency and reducing cost for safety in industrial automation Ratingen, Germany – 30 January 2025 Mitsubishi Electric Europe announced the launch of the MELSEC iQ-R safety local IO modules, featuring the RX40NC6S-TS and RY48PT20S-TS. These components are designed to enhance the lineup, increase efficiency and reduce safety costs in industrial automation.
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
NDT weld inspection can help ensure that critical components are safe and secure.
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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
E&T
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
esearchers at the University of Cambridge have calculated that sticking to national renewable energy targets will reduce the intensity of price spikes.
Automation Mag
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Vention has upgraded its online marketplace with an expanded catalogue and enhanced user experience, reportedly making it faster and easier to find and integrate plug-and-play automation hardware. The company shared in a press statement that products offered in Vention Marketplace are either designed and manufactured by Vention or curated and certified by Vention for plug-and-play compatibility.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Source: Mazak North America Mazak will highlight its range of machine tool technology and automation designed to boosts job shop production and profitability during its three-day “Discover More With Mazak” event from May 6-8, at its Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Ill. Attendees will experience live cutting demonstrations, multiple forms of automation, technology and application displays, along with educational seminars and panel discussions.
Automation Mag
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Object Management Group (OMG) has published the 26th edition of the OMG Journal of Innovation titled Shaping the Future in a Data-Centric Connected World, from Creation to Usage and Compliance. Data is the cornerstone of modern innovation and driving progress across various sectors, said Edy Liongosari, chief research scientist at Accenture and editor-at-large for OMGs thought leadership group.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Source: T. J. Davies Co. Inc. T. J. Davies Co. Inc. ’s line of retention knobs is manufactured from American-made 8620 alloy steel that is then machined in-house with single point threading to imperial (Class 2A UNC) or metric (Class G6) standards. After threading is completed, each component is heat treated to 58-62 HRC, then treated with hot black oxide to military specifications for protection against corrosion.
The Fabricator
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
NDT weld inspection can help ensure that critical components are safe and secure.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Source: Monaghan Tooling Group Monaghan Tooling Group ’s Diatool can create custom reaming solutions that combine multiple reamers into a single tool, eliminating tool changes and reducing cycle times. Diatool’s custom, three-step monoblock reamer consolidates these into a single tool, eliminating two tool changes. In addition to providing time and cost savings, the uneven spacing of cutting edges produces highly cylindrical and round bores at faster feed rates, outperforming single-
E&T
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize (QEPrize) for Engineering has celebrated seven pioneers in the field of AI, including Nvidias founder and CEO Jensen Huang.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
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