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The next step towards industrial production using metal 3D printing

Design World

Presenting the next generation of wire-laser metal deposition technology. The Meltio M600 metal 3D printer makes printing large metal parts easier and more reliable than ever while being tailored perfectly to the needs of industrial manufacturing with 24/7 production cycles. The unique combination of wire deposition, Blue Lasers, a large (300x400x600mm – X,… The post The next step towards industrial production using metal 3D printing appeared first on Design World.

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OT Threat and Vulnerability Workflows Streamlined 

Gary Mintchell

Every day my news feed pushes information about cybersecurity attacks from nation-state actors around the globe. No wonder that fully half of the press releases coming my way are from cybersecurity protection suppliers. Many, if not most, attacks seem to be on industrial companies. This news from Dragos regards the latest release of the Dragos Platform —focusing on OT network visibility and cybersecurity.

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Car production slowdown continues as factories gear up for new models

SMMT

UK car production declines -14.4% in July as model changeovers and temporary supply chain constraints restrict output. Export volumes down -16.3% but domestic demand holds up, declining by just 672 units. Production output value in first seven months of 2024 holds level, despite volume decline. UK car production fell by -14.4% in July, according to new figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Rapid prototyping capabilities for motors

Design World

Rapid prototyping for plastic parts is one thing, but when components are more complex designers are forced with selecting from a limited catalog or waiting a long time for a specialized component to be created. That is no longer the case with motor design. The latest innovation by Parvalux by maxon is their ability to […] The post Rapid prototyping capabilities for motors appeared first on Design World.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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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Skyline Robotics deploys Ozmo window cleaning robot in New York City

Robotics Business Review

The Ozmo robotic window cleaner operates on a skyscraper in New York City. Source: Skyline Robotics Cleaning the windows of skyscrapers around the world meets the definition of dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs for robot assistance. Skyline Robotics and Palladium Window Solutions today deployed Ozmo, which includes a robot arm, at a 45-story New York building owned and managed by The Durst Organization.

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Denmark eyes automation to address electrician shortage

Robotics Business Review

The study looked at how electrician tasks such as cable pulling could be automated in Denmark. | Source: AI generated, via HowToRobot In a construction site in Denmark, two electricians grapple with a stubborn cable, their arms stretched overhead as they maneuver it into place. But today, they’re not alone – two robot engineers watch intently, their minds already racing with possibilities.

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HEIDENHAIN at IMTS 2024

Design World

HEIDENHAIN is set to showcase its latest innovations in digital manufacturing at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024, from September 9-14 in Chicago, IL. Attendees are invited to explore HEIDENHAIN’s cutting-edge solutions at booth #339440 in the South Building, Level 3, and at the Student Summit booth #121000. Innovation Meets Sustainability HEIDENHAIN will be… The post HEIDENHAIN at IMTS 2024 appeared first on Design World.

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Learn about best practices for AI model management at RoboBusiness

Robotics Business Review

At RoboBusiness 2024, we’ve assembled a panel of product leaders to explore the best practices for product development and product management when artificial intelligence is a core part of the solution. AI has evolved quickly over the past decade, becoming ubiquitous for most products on the market or in development. However, by its very nature, AI development is a completely different beast from the coding best practices that have evolved since the 2000s.

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Amerlux’s Carisma LED lighting system helps Delta’s Zero Energy green building achieve energy savings 

Design World

Delta, a power management provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced its LEED Zero Energy-certified Americas headquarters green building in Fremont, California, is expected to achieve a significant 57% reduction in annual lighting and electricity consumption. This accomplishment is attributed to the recent integration of a total solution featuring systems from three Delta Group companies:… The post Amerlux’s Carisma LED lighting system helps Delta’s Zero Energy green building a

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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Applications of Industrial AI: Quality Control

Control.com

Several use cases for industrial AI get a lot of attention, like maintenance and process optimization. Learn how AI has been used for years to ensure high-quality product monitoring and output.

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Wiha screwdrivers, nutdrivers, tool storage, and more from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added a wide assortment of world-renowned Wiha tools to their ever-expanding Tool and Test Equipment lineup, including various types of standard, insulated, electric, and precision screwdrivers, multi-bit drivers, nutdrivers, standard and insulated t-handle hex keys, wing and flag handle torx keys, tool pouches, tool bags, tool backpacks, many tool set choices, and much… The post Wiha screwdrivers, nutdrivers, tool storage, and more from AutomationDirect appeared first

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Pilz Creates PSSrail Control System, Opening Digital Railway Possibilities

Control.com

Pilz has released the PSSrail, a modular control system designed to alleviate train systems without costly infrastructure interruptions from digitizing operations.

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Micro-Epsilon offers modern, powerful DPU interface module

Design World

The Dual Processing Unit (DPU) is an interface module for the synchronous recording and calculation of two sensor values and for digital/analog conversion. The inputs on the module can be switched via software (encoder or RS422 input). Selectable programs allow for the automatic calculation of desired values, for example the output of thickness values.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

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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Ice Industries to establish roll forming facility for solar industry

The Fabricator

Ice Industries Inc., an industrial manufacturer and supplier, announced it is investing $6 million to establish a new production facility in southwest Louisiana.

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Siemens joins Global Battery Alliance to accelerate development of sustainable battery industry

Design World

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced it has joined the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), a collaboration platform that brings together leading international organizations, NGOs, industry actors, academics and multiple governments to align collectively in a pre-competitive approach, to drive systemic change along the entire battery manufacturing value chain.

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Optimizing Your Forklift Fleet: A Three-step Plan

Fabricating & Metal Work

Although the myriad disruptions at the start of the 2020s are, for the most part, behind us, supply chains are still facing intense pressure to maximize efficiency and control costs. As government emissions targets, labor challenges, and the advancement of data and automation change how they move goods, manufacturing and heavy-duty industries like metalworking, in particular, are facing a time of great transition.

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Berry-harvesting robot can detect fruits once they reach perfect ripeness

E&T

A UK firm has unveiled an agricultural robot designed for berry-picking that it believes can harvest at the same speed and quality as human pickers.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Polymer Colorants Derived From Recycled Tires

Plastics Today

New OnColor REC Polymer Colorants from Avient offer a sustainable alternative to traditional carbon black formulations.

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Chinese EVs Are A Climate Change Solution So Why Are The U.S., Canada And Europe Blocking Their Sale?

21st Century Tech

The electric vehicle (EV) has been seen as a panacea in our global fight to move away from fossil fuel energy use in transportation. Tesla, the company that revived EVs after General Motors killed their foray into the market from 1996 to 1999, has successfully established electric-powered transportation for the masses. Where I live in Oakville, Ontario, a Ford Motor Company town, Tesla EVs can be seen in driveways and the parking lots of condominiums.

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Three Reasons for Cisco Umbrella for Government

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco Umbrella for Government up-levels government cybersecurity with protection against phishing, malware, ransomware and data loss from cyberattacks.

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ATI Industrial Automation’s GBX 10 Ethernet module aims to speed up robotic tool changing

Robotics Business Review

The GBX Ethernet Module includes plug-and-play connectors for pass-through of Cat6/Cat6a industrial Ethernet cables. | Source: ATI Industrial Automation ATI Industrial Automation today announced the GBX 10 Gigabit Tool Changer Ethernet Module. The company said it designed this module to optimize performance and flexibility of smart manufacturing processes with timely, accurate communication.

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass

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Teachers to use AI for marking and lesson planning in £4m government initiative

E&T

Teachers could soon be utilising AI technology for marking homework and planning lessons under proposals from the DSIT.

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Now available on Microsoft Azure: Cisco AppDynamics provides more flexibility

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco is expanding its strategic partnership with Microsoft by offering AppDynamics as a hosted solution on Microsoft Azure — providing more flexibility and choice to customers.

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Powering the Electric Vehicle Transformation: Emerging Growth Opportunities in EVs, Charging Infrastructure, and Battery Management

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

While not every car on the road today is an electric vehicle (EV), the transition to a 100% EV future is inevitable, even if the journey is more complex than anticipated. As the demand grows, ecosystem participants are realizing the need for more sustainable battery technologies — like sodium-ion and solid-state batteries — to alleviate the stress on today’s power grids.

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Simplifying the policy experience for today’s IT teams

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA) just got better with Common Policy, a unique capability that ensures consistent policy enforcement at all network entry points through cross-domain context exchange.

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

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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Automated Industrial Robotics Acquires Sewtec Automation

Metrology

Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. (AIR) has announced the acquisition of Sewtec Automation, a leading industrial automation company based in the UK. The post Automated Industrial Robotics Acquires Sewtec Automation appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Mabin Holdings acquires Martelli Companies

The Fabricator

Mabin Holdings has announced its acquisition of Martelli Companies, a provider of metal processing, fabrication, trucking, sandblasting, painting, assembly, installation, and warehousing services.

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Cleo to to execute charging projects to support Purolator’s transition

Canadian Manufacturing

DC Fast Charging station will be installed on Purolator’s sites in Anjou and Laval. (CNW Group/Cléo Innovations inc.) MONTREAL — Cleo, a company specializing in charging solutions for electric commercial fleets, is making its first major foray into the parcel delivery market by joining forces with Purolator in support of its energy transition.