Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have purchased Akubra , the proudly Australian company that continues to make its iconic handmade hats in Kempsey, New South Wales. The acquisition, by the Forrests’ private investment group Tattarang, will ensure Akubra remains Australian owned and continues its commitment to local manufacturing. Akubra has been owned and operated continuously by five generations of the Keir family and traces its history back 147 years.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: As our shop has grown, either due to cost or availability, our toolholders are in disarray. We have many collets, collet nuts and toolholders from multiple manufacturers, and we often end up with mixed assemblies. To make it even more complicated, each of these manufacturers have very different recommended torque specs, even for the same sizes.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Cavity block of a hose connector set up on the 3D scanner’s stage. Photos Credit, all images: Accudyn Products Inc. Erie, Pennsylvania-based Accudyn is a 25-year-old family-owned and operated custom injection molder and mold builder that produces highly engineered plastic parts for the automotive, building and construction, medical device, and heavy truck and off-road vehicle industries.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Australian Government has introduced the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Bill 2023, which will establish a new, independent regulator to ensure Australia applies the highest standards of nuclear safety across its nuclear-powered submarine enterprise and can continue to implement AUKUS without delay. This is the second legislative package introduced to support implementation of the AUKUS pathway.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Smart Vision Lights has launched its latest machine vision light that utilizes Hidden Strobe technology. The strobing LED light aids high-speed imaging while appearing continuous.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Premier Roger Cook has embarked on his first official mission to China, where he will explore new investment and trade opportunities and promote ongoing mutually beneficial outcomes between Western Australia and China. The four-day mission begins today with the WA Government’s first official visit to Sichuan Province, which is home to more than 83 million people and the gateway to Southwestern China.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Austal Australia has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Harland & Wolff Group (AIM: HARL) to pursue shipbuilding opportunities in the United Kingdom. The MOU, signed at the 2023 Indo Pacific Maritime Exposition in Sydney, includes the transfer of technology, skills, and shipyard capabilities required to build the next generation of patrol vessels for the United Kingdom for maritime security agencies.

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The newly coined word combines linguistic elements of “solving” and “momentum” to convey a business dedicated to breakthrough solutions and nimble innovation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Australians have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name an Aussie-built rover that will go to the Moon. Voting on four shortlisted names is now open. The Australian Space Agency, in partnership with NASA, is working with Australia’s space industry to design and build an Australian-made rover. It’s part of the Trailblazer program under the Moon to Mars initiative.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Average Joes team from Minnesota State College Southeast won $100,000 in prize money after winning Project MFG’s “Clash of the Trades” National Championship in Greenville, South Carolina. Photo Credit: Mastercam Minnesota State College Southeast ’s (MSCS) “Average Joes” team won the 2023 Project MFG Advanced Manufacturing Competition , which aired on the “ Clash of the Trades ” show.

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In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Metrology

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 20th November appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Hamar Laser Instruments Inc. Hamar Laser Instruments Inc. has released its L-703SP Surface Plate Calibration System. The L-703SP is a compact geometry laser-based calibration system that is highly repeatable, offers high resolution and accuracy, easy setup and training, as well as fast data collection. Hamar says its R&D and field testing have shown that the L-703SP reduces the time for calibrating surface plates by 30-60% versus conventional methods.

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Metrology

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Though 2023 manufacturing technology orders are down, activity is still above long-term historical averages, indicating relative health overall The post U.S Manufacturing Technology Orders Down – Remain Above Historical Averages appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

CLEVELAND , Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Value-added Industrial Distribution remains resilient despite a lull in the broader M&A market, with major sector sub verticals seeing consistent deal activity, according to a new industry report released by the Industrial Distribution investment banking team from Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL).

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Metrology

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Augmentus pioneers intelligent, no-code computer vision and robot motion planning, enabling industrial robot programming in minutes The post Augmentus Intelligent No-Code Robotics Software Raises $5 Million Funding appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

By Clare Scott A supply chain crisis has been affecting the world in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. Sometimes these production delays can be in the range of months. Efficiency is critical for businesses to remain competitive, so these bottlenecks can be extremely damaging.

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Metrology

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

To build a robust ecosystem, Aetina introduces the Pro-AI Service, offering its customers a comprehensive solution that seamlessly integrates AI hardware, software, various platforms, and structures. The post Collaboration To Drive AI To The Industrial Edge appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Metrology

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Large-scale measuring machines dedicated to the inspection of very large parts, whether they are gantry or horizontal arm systems will benefit greatly from the increased productivity offered by the Zephyr III 300 scanner. The post Laser Scanner Offers Large Part Measurement Productivity appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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