Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
I remember Digi from many years ago as a networking interface of serial to Ethernet. I lost track of the company for some years. It has become active over the past few years, still working on connectivity. This news concerns further connectivity options. Digi International’s Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M , powered by Digi Axess, has been officially certified for use on the T-Mobile network.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Image: Steeline The Northern Territory now boasts advanced manufacturing capabilities thanks to a Steeline GRP investement in Australia’s longest-reach robot welder, largest aluminium router and a state-of-the-art beamline for metal processing and manufacturing. This nation-leading machinery is underpinned by a substantial training and upskilling program to equip local workers with the skills needed to operate such sophisticated technology.
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SMMT
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
British car production down -15.3% in October with 77,484 units rolling off factory lines. Output for home and export markets declines -4.7% and -17.6% respectively. Latest production outlook downgrades expectations as new car markets in UK and overseas stall. News comes as industry calls for urgent action with weak EV demand and unsustainable business costs undermining UK manufacturing.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Muddy Machines Ltd. this week said it has acquired the majority of key assets and intellectual property from Fox Robotics Ltd. Farnham, U.K.-based Fox Robotics was a startup focused on the challenges and operations of soft fruit farms. Fox Robotics is not to be confused with Fox Robotics Inc. , an Austin, Texas-based provider of autonomous fork trucks that’s still in operation. “We are thrilled to integrate Fox Robotics’ innovative vehicle into our lineup,” said Chris Cha
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
SMMT
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Auto sector calls for urgent market intervention as weak demand and unsustainable business costs undermine UK industry. Car manufacturers face almost £6 billion bill to meet ZEV Mandate in first year, new analysis shows. Industry outlook anticipates 116,000 fewer new electric cars and vans will be registered this year compared with expectations when mandate was announced. 30% boost in EV model choice since last year 1 and estimated £4 billion in manufacturer discounts fail to stimulate consumer
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Dinesh Mishra
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Welding remains a vital joining process in the metalworking industry and it requires in-depth specialist knowledge and skill. Despite the attractive salary, the number of young people taking up this profession continues to decline, as it is often regarded as unappealing, harmful to health, and dirty. This is where cobots come in. Not only do they make welding more interesting and safe, they also make it more profitable—even for small batch sizes.
Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan (CNW Group/Prairies Economic Development Canada) SASKATOON — Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of over $10 million for eight projects in agriculture, ag manufacturing, value-added ag, and agri-food sectors in Saskatchewan. This includes non-repayable investments supporting agricultural manufacturing, and repayable investments to help expand farming operations, the output of value
Automation World
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The addition of kernel-based virtual machine capabilities allows users to run concurrent edge workloads with maximum computing reliability.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The BMW Group has been awarded the highly-prized CE certification for its automated driving “in-plant” – at Dingolfing, in Germany. BMW is systematically advancing the digitalisation and automation of its production processes within the BMW iFactory framework.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Digitalization is bringing emerging technologies into the warehouse. Source: Dexory Designing and deploying a digital warehouse can be a challenge, with numerous technology options to add to your operations. From robotics and automation to the latest data analytics and artificial intelligence, how can you take advantage of digitalization? At 2:00 p.m.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Magna has successfully developed – and is already piloting – a new and “novel” last mile delivery vehicle for urban environments. The company showcased the autonomous vehicle at the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit, in Michigan.
Canadian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A chemical industrial site with several smoke stacks, windowless buildings, and several storage tanks. (CNW Group/Unifor) SARNIA — INEOS Styrolution’s decision to accelerate the closure of its Sarnia facility to the end of December 2025 has prompted Unifor to call on the federal and provincial governments to intervene. “The expedited closure of the Sarnia plant is a devastating blow to our members and the local community,” stated Unifor National President Lana Payne. R
Industry Week
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
More than two years since the signing of the CHIPs Act, funding is finally flowing to some of the mega-projects that the semiconductor bill intended to support.
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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.
i4.0 today
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Renishaw has enabled Cookson Industrial, a UK-based leader in precious metal additive manufacturing (AM), to significantly reduce the cost of 3D printing platinum rhodium, one of the world’s most expensive metals. Cookson Industrial can now produce platinum rhodium components on Renishaw’s RenAM 500S Flex AM system with exceptional material efficiency.
Control.com
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Beckhoff has just released their EP3751-0260 EtherCAT Box module featuring a built-in 6-axis MEMS sensor, which combines a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope, ideal for AGVs and robotics applications.
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Welding teacher Joseph Kluge has published his first title, “My First Welding Book,” a 30-page picture book for children.
Control.com
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Learn about various ways to activate directional control valves for fluids using manual input, air pilot sources, and electrical controls. Sometimes, valves even use a mix of multiple power sources.
Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance
The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
E&T
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Legacy plastic production will continue to contaminate the environment – posing risks to humans and animals – even if UN targets to reduce new plastic production are met, scientists have said.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Explore Cisco Black Belt Distribution Academy's new updates! Enhance your skills with role-based enablement, new content, and a streamlined learning experience, empowering distributors to excel in supporting Cisco technologies.
Automation Mag
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) Robot has released its World Robotics 2024 report. According to the report, robot adoption in factories around the world continues at high speed. The new global average robot density reached a record 162 units per 10,000 employees in 2023 – more than double the number measured only seven years ago (74 units). “Robot density serves as a barometer to track the degree of automation adoption in the manufacturing industry around the world,” s
The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Cuando los fabricantes analizan todas las actividades que se realizan para fabricar una pieza (utilizando herramientas básicas de fabricación eficiente, potenciadas con el poder de la IA), pueden suceder grandes cosas.
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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.
E&T
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Vauxhall Motors owner Stellantis plans to shift its UK production hub from Luton to a plant at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, putting around 1,100 jobs at risk.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Transforming perceptions of tech careers, Cisco and Virgin Media O2 join forces to inspire UK youth, highlighting diverse opportunities and skills development through an impactful event.
E&T
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Westinghouse Electric Company and Core Power are joining forces to design and develop a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) using microreactor technology.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
As Ireland gears up for the election, this blog looks at the pivotal role technology how tech policy can stimulate growth, investment and innovation. As Ireland gears up for the election, this blog looks at the pivotal role technology how tech policy can stimulate growth, investment and innovation.
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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.
Industry Week
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
More than two years since the signing of the CHIPs Act, funding is finally flowing to some of the mega-projects that the semiconductor bill intended to support.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Check out how Blunative Corp’s insights on providing secure, compliant payment processing solutions tailored for communication platforms entering the U.S. market. Communication platforms have become a substantial part of our lives which includes not only personal but professional life as well. Apart from communication being the main feature, such platforms also often have payment systems.
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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