Design World

MAY 10, 2024

Renewable Lubricants’ patented biodegradable Bio-Food Grade E.P. Grease is specifically engineered for demanding food processing and packaging applications. Stabilized HOBS (High Oleic Base Stocks) provide a high viscosity index that enhances thermal shear stability and load capacity. These NSF H1-certified greases are effective in various operating temperatures and offer water resistance, rust, and oxidation inhibition.… The post Bio-Food Grade E.P.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 10, 2024

I devoted Tuesday this week to exploring Automate, the robot/vision/automation trade show produced by A3. Six miles of walking and many conversations later, a sense of the state of the industry and a few of the players visited me. One thing to note was where consolidation is and has taken place. The cobot revolution has matured with the small innovative companies acquired by large corporations.

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Design World

MAY 10, 2024

Emerson has announced the new AVENTICS Series 625 Sentronic Proportional Pressure Control Valves. With a control deviation of less than 0.5%, the new valves are designed to deliver highly accurate, electronic proportional pressure control and provide the flexibility needed to support sophisticated pneumatic control engineering applications. Data acquisition software (DaS) with Series 625 Sentronic valves… The post New Emerson pressure valves ensure flexible control for high-precision manuf

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 10, 2024

This news brings together things I’m interested in (robotic, automated) with things on my peripheral (3D measurement). It should be interested to all of you within the discrete manufacturing market. Note: they use the term “revolutionalising” (British English), I am more cautious using that term. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the launch of PRESTO System – an innovative modular suite of automated robotic inspection cells revolutionising the landscape of 3D measuremen

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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 10, 2024

WTWH Media, producer of The Robot Report and Robotics Summit & Expo, invites you to submit a talk to be considered for presentation at RoboBusiness 2024 , which takes place October 16-17 in Santa Clara, California. Since its founding in 2004, RoboBusiness has evolved into the world’s premier robotics business development event. In addition to enabling tech and robotics innovation, RoboBusiness focuses on investments and business topics related to running a robotics company.

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E&T

MAY 10, 2024

As the sector transitions to net zero by 2050, UK North Sea oil and gas operators must focus on initiatives to cut emissions from their production activities, says North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA).

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Control.com

MAY 10, 2024

The new PUDU T300 industrial delivery robot from Pudu Robotics provides companies with a means to automatically move goods through a factory efficiently and safely.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 10, 2024

TerraClear is expanding partnerships with OEMs to make its technology more accessible. | Credit: TerraClear TerraClear has received a significant boost in its path to commercialization with an additional $15 million in funding from its existing investors. According to Crunchbase, the company has raised $53.4 million in funding since its founding in 2017.

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Automation Mag

MAY 10, 2024

Quebec-based high-end cabinetmaker, Artisanex, received a repayable contribution of $220,000 from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) to increase operational efficiency, improve its productivity and modernize its production line. This CED support will enable the business to install an enterprise resource planning system and to acquire various pieces of production equipment, including a digital control machining centre. “We want to thank CED for its financial support for o

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 10, 2024

The 2FG14 (left) and the 3FG25 (right) grippers are designed for plug-and-play handling of heavy payloads. | Source: OnRobot CHICAGO — As collaborative robots get bigger for tasks such as palletizing, the end effectors needs to keep up. OnRobot A/S showed two new, heavy-duty grippers at Automate this week. “As cobots grow more powerful, OnRobot customers are scaling up their collaborative applications,” stated Enrico Krog Iversen, CEO of OnRobot.

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E&T

MAY 10, 2024

Researchers in China have published a review that identifies innovative biotic and abiotic recycling and upcycling methods for PET plastic.

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Automation Mag

MAY 10, 2024

ACCES Employment is offering a new program, delivered through Humber College, that’s designed to fast-track mid-career workers into a job in manufacturing. The “Connecting to Careers in Advanced Manufacturing” is a 16-week program, funded by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, and offered free of charge to individuals who qualify for the initiative.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 10, 2024

Novarc Technologies Inc., a full-stack robotics company, specializing in the design and manufacturing of cobots and computer vision AI for automated welding applications, announced today the company has launched its Spool Welding Robot “SWR-TIPTIG”, a productivity game changer for fabrication shops and contract manufacturers. With the smallest footprint in the industry, the SWR-TIPTIG is a cobot designed specifically for pipe, pressure vessel, and roll welding applications requiring the TIG wel

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Automation Mag

MAY 10, 2024

LUCID Vision Labs, a B.C.-based designer and manufacturer of industrial cameras, has launched its new Phoenix Dual Extended-Head camera, expanding its modular Phoenix camera family. The Phoenix Dual Extended-Head camera reportedly transmits synchronized images from its dual 5.0 MP sensors, catering to a diverse range of applications that require a wider field of view (FoV).

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As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 10, 2024

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford, Ontario Ministers, and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow gathered with approximately 40,000 competitors, volunteers, and the public at the Toronto Congress Centre this week to witness the future skilled trades and technologies workforce compete at the 2024 Skills Ontario Competition. Started in 1989, the Skills Ontario Competition is the largest skilled trades competition in Canada and offers an opportunity for top students to demonstrate that they are the best of the

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Plastics Today

MAY 10, 2024

The affected catheters were manufactured by an outside contract supplier, not by the company itself.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 10, 2024

2024 NAB Show Stock Photos NAB 2024, was a whirlwind again. By the end of it I came to feel that the vibes were cautious and practical. For the most part, there were few if any grand pronouncements and promises of radical transformation; at the same time, the doomsayers had been forced to temper their prophesies. A few reflections from the show: First: Everyone is trying to do more with less, or perhaps selling a solution to help customers do more with less.

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Plastics Today

MAY 10, 2024

Arburg’s on-demand injection-molded toolbox was a free, in-demand NPE giveaway souvenir.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

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The Fabricator

MAY 10, 2024

Nucor Corp., Charlotte, N.C., is promoting Randy J. Spicer, president of Nucor Tubular Products, to executive vice president effective May 12, 2024.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 10, 2024

Novarc’s new SWR-TIPTIG system pushes the limits of TIG welding, enhancing both speed and precision far beyond conventional standards. The SWR-TIPTIG not only significantly boosts productivity but also distinctly places welding operations above the competition in a demanding market. Fabricators, metalworkers and contract manufacturers have an exciting new solution to maximize productivity.

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The Fabricator

MAY 10, 2024

27North, a manufacturer of luxury expedition vehicles, has announced its expansion in Springfield, Mo., investing $400,000 and creating 32 jobs over the next five years.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 10, 2024

Minister Sajjan celebrates Economic Development Week and announces over $3.7 million for British Columbians (CNW Group/Pacific Economic Development Canada) VANCOUVER — To mark Economic Development Week, Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $3.7 million in PacifiCan funding for four projects across British Columbia.

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The Fabricator

MAY 10, 2024

Columbia Vehicle Group is relocating manufacturing operations from Florida and Wisconsin to an existing 154,480-sq.-ft. building in Aiken, S.C.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 10, 2024

Canadian employers added 90,000 jobs in April, far surpassing forecasters’ expectations and marking the largest employment gain in more than a year. Statistics Canada released its labour force survey on May 10, which says the jobless rate held steady at 6.1 per cent last month. The agency says the April employment gains were driven by part-time work. “Today’s showy headline jobs increase will give the Bank of Canada some pause, since it reinforces the point that the economy is

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MAY 10, 2024

Ever wondered how electric vehicles (EVs) come together? Well, there's an interesting world of joining and welding processes behind the scenes. Let's stroll through the basics of EV manufacturing, focusing on the pack level.

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The Fabricator

MAY 10, 2024

All around us, in our daily lives, we are surrounded by objects made from sheet metal: In our homes, in our working life, while we travel, and, when having fun. Prima Power is present in all of these. WE LEAD SOLUTIONS, everywhere. More Information.

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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 10, 2024

MISSISSAUGA — Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. In Q1 2024, the company reported a cash balance of $9.6M as of March 31, 2024, compared to $10.9M as of December 31, 2023. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $0.6M, compared to $0.04M in the same period of the prior year.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MAY 10, 2024

In the world of semiconductor manufacturing, the pursuit of efficiency and automation is relentless. As fabs and smaller wafer-size factories strive to embrace Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory initiatives, one significant challenge they face is the integration of SECS/GEM (Semiconductor Equipment Communication Standard/ Generic Equipment Model) capabilities onto legacy equipment.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 10, 2024

Equispheres adds Dr. Adrian Keppler to its Board of Directors (Credit: Equispheres) OTTAWA — Equispheres Inc. continues to expand its leadership team to support the acceleration of the industrialization of metal additive manufacturing. The Ottawa-based materials technology company recently appointed Dr. Adrian Keppler to its Board of Directors.

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WMEP

MAY 10, 2024

By Kevin Kane, President – Southeast Wisconsin Market, First Business Bank This year marked the 26th session of the annual Manufacturing Matters! conference. For the first time in many years, the event shifted to a new venue, the Brookfield Conference Center. While the downtown Hyatt served attendees, WMEP, and its partners well in the past, [.] Read More. from Manufacturing Matters!

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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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