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Is Now the Time to Modernize Your MES?

Automation World

As manufacturers move toward Industry 4.0, manufacturing execution systems can be foundational to these efforts because the technologys analytics provided in moving data from the plant floor to the enterprise is a key requirement.

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Fleet Space unveils new headquarters and factory

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Fleet Space Australian space exploration company, Fleet Space Technologies, has announced the construction of its new global headquarters and hyper factory for next-gen space and climate technologies at the Adelaide Airport. This facility will enable Fleet Space to accelerate the production of its pioneering space technologies and scale its end-to-end exploration platform, powered by space and AI, ExoSphere.

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Mitsubishi Electric’s New Robot Range Supports Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

i4.0 today

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing while addressing skilled workforce shortages. These new robots enhance industrial automation through high-speed operation, easy installation, and exceptional efficiency. Compact and lightweight, they are ideal for manufacturers aiming to boost productivity while navigating space and weight constraints.

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Fed Gov’t investment to expand onshore IV fluid manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Chanintorn.v/stock.adobe.com A $20 million Federal Government investment is set to expand Australias largest and only onshore manufacturer of IV fluid , Baxter Healthcare. The investment will go toward Baxters production facility in Western Sydney to help secure supply and shore up Australias sovereign capability of the critical hospital medicine.

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

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

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Flexible CNC Control Maximizes G-Code Precision and Productivity

Mold Making Technology

Source | Hurco Hurco’s WinMax G-code programming was developed to deliver powerful, intuitive control for moldmakers to increase manufacturing productivity and profitability. Due to the control’s NC capabilities, machine shops that use G-code and rely on CAD/CAM software can utilize Hurco’s G-code processing with their existing programs without having to change their current processes.

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MWC25: Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates unique UWB radar target simulation with NXP Trimension™ NCJ29D6 automotive solution

i4.0 today

NXP Semiconductors, an innovator and supplier of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) solutions, and Rohde & Schwarz collaborate to demonstrate a test setup for UWB radar target simulation at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The demonstration, being the first of its kind, verifies the unique performance of the NXP Trimension NCJ29D6A chipset including the enhanced radar algorithms.

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SPE Foundation and Plastics Hall of Fame Create Student Scholarship

Mold Making Technology

Source | Getty Images The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Foundation is collaborating with the Plastics Hall of Fame to launch the Plastics Hall of Fame Scholarship, a new scholarship designed to support students pursuing careers in the plastics industry. Four outstanding students will each receive $5,000 in recognition of their academic excellence and dedication to the field.

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Automation World Joins the Edge Awards Program

Automation World

The Edge Awards seek to highlight the influential and cutting-edge technological advancements shaping the engineering space, creating more robust, efficient and productive designs and solutions.

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Hannover Messe 2025: Critical Manufacturing to Demonstrate How MES Can Deliver Measurable, Transformative Outcomes

i4.0 today

Critical Manufacturing, a leader in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and a subsidiary of ASMPT, will once again be present at Hannover Messe to show how its products can Make Industry 4.0 a Reality for all manufacturers of discrete products. At Hannover Messe 2025 (hall 15, booth C14), Critical Manufacturing will shine the spotlight on the extensive capabilities of its MES solution for manufacturers looking to adopt smart production strategies.

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Analog And Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Control.com

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick, simple tricks to try before downtime is wasted.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

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.

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What's behind the powder coating defect?

The Fabricator

The Fabricator spoke to three powder coating experts who offered advice on how to figure out what might be the causes of coating defects and how to avoid them.

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FANUC America Releases Free Online Robot Training Resource

Control.com

FANUC America launches Tech Transfer, a free online video training platform offering tutorials on robotics and automation to enhance user skills and confidence.

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Prosthetic Hand Mimics Humanlike Precision Grip

Manufacturing Management

Johns Hopkins University engineers have developed a pioneering prosthetic hand that can grip plush toys, water bottles, and other everyday objects like a human

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Lessons from Aircraft Design: How Microservices Drive Agility in A&D Manufacturing

iBASEt

In aerospace and defense (A&D), innovation isn’t optionalit’s a requirement. Aircraft avionics, for example, traditionally relied on a federated architecture, where each functionflight controls, navigation, communication, and monitoringwas managed by separate hardware units. While this worked for decades, it introduced inefficiencies: redundant hardware, expensive maintenance, and limited adaptability.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

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.

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Skills Shortage in Engineering and Manufacturing: The Challenges

Manufacturing Management

Less than one fifth (18%) of engineering and manufacturing businesses are confident that the government can solve the skills shortage according to a new report out today.

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Large-Format 3D Printer Offers Increased Capacity for Optimizing Moldmaking Operations

Mold Making Technology

Source | Compound Dynamics Compound Dynamics ’ RM40 Series of large-format enclosed 3D printers offers an expansive build volume of 1,524 × 1,524 × 1,050 mm, more than doubling the capacity of its predecessor. The RM40 Series is well suited for industries requiring large-scale components, such as mold and pattern making, engineering prototypes, automotive manufacturing and industrial equipment production.

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Advanced Technology Services Earns ISO 17025 Status

Manufacturing Management

Advanced Technology Services (ATS) announced that its first UK-based calibration site has achieved ISO/IES 17025:2017 accreditation.

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Studer Universal Cylindrical Grinding Machine Streamlines Performance

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Studer Studer ’s latest generation of its FavoritCNC features a modernized CNC control (FANUC 0i-TFP), software and smart automation capabilities. Due to the new automatic operating door and loader interface, users can now automate their production themselves. Further optimizations have been made regarding its operation with a view to sustainability and efficiency, and in ergonomics for easier and safer operation.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

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.

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Championing Gender Diversity in Manufacturing

Manufacturing Management

Leading women in the UKs STEM sector are calling on manufacturing and engineering firms to recognise and amplify the vital contributions of women driving innovation in the nations evolving production industry.

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Band saw blade technology made for cutting work-hardening materials

The Fabricator

SINEWAVE technology from Bahco incorporates a series of ramps on the back edge of band saw blades, which allows band saws to exert more force into a cut without increasing machine pressure.

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Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Reveals 21st Annual 2025 Cat® Lift Trucks Scholarship Winner

Manufacturing Tomorrow

This year's $5,000 scholarship winner is Dominique Quellar, a high school senior at Northbrook High School in Houston, Texas.

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Cordless 10-ga. nibbler makes tight radial turns

The Fabricator

Milwaukee has introduced the M18 FUEL 10-ga. nibbler.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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).

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IKO’s New High-Thrust Linear Motor Stage Delivers Long Stroke Lengths in Constrained Spaces

Manufacturing Tomorrow

IKO is pleased to announce its LT170H2 direct drive linear motor stage for dynamic applications such as semiconductor fabrication which require high thrust forces and long strokes.

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Trade uncertainties, rising costs are manufacturers’ top concerns, says survey

The Fabricator

The National Association of Manufacturers, Washington, D.C., has released its Q1 2025 Manufacturers Outlook Survey," revealing growing concerns over trade uncertainties and increased raw material costs. Trade uncertainties surged to the top of manufacturers challenges, cited by 76.2% of.

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Bosch Rexroth to present advanced, comprehensive automation solutions at Automate 2025

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Exhibits include customizable conveyance systems for a variety of applications, open controls, best-in-class linear motion components, and a robust selection of aluminum framing.

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Tier 1 facility auction to feature automotive equipment

The Fabricator

Maynards Industries will host a webcast-only auction on March 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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How a Global Automotive Supplier Prevents Tool Failures and Eliminates Scrap with MachineMetrics

Machine Metrics

MachineMetrics AI-driven Tool Anomaly Detection reduces scrap and downtime, enhancing efficiency for a high-volume auto manufacturer.

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Strickland Manufacturing expands operations in Virginia

The Fabricator

Strickland Manufacturing, an attachment manufacturer and distributor, will invest $3.3 million to expand its existing U.S. headquarters in Oilville, Va.

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Neom gigaproject reportedly turning into a financial disaster, with costs soaring to $8.8tn

E&T

Currently under construction in the Saudi desert, the highly ambitious megacity Neom has turned into a financial disaster, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal

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POSTPONED: Building a Path Forward for Meaningful Cannabis Breathalyzer Realization

NIST Manufacturing

We are bringing together participants from government, forensic laboratories, industry, academia, law enforcement agencies, and standards organizations to foster an open and candid discussion for a broad view of the path forward to realize meaningful

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?