Robotics Automation News
MAY 14, 2023
Researchers create new simulation tool for robots to manipulate complex fluids in a step towards helping robots more effortlessly assist with daily tasks that deal with liquids Imagine you’re enjoying a picnic by a riverbank on a windy day. (Why you chose to do this on a windy day was your own poor decision).
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 14, 2023
Machine shop supervisor Kenny Urban stands at Meyer Tool and Manufacturing’s first five-axis machine, a Hurco VMX42SRTi. The shop added this machine five years ago when it won a bid for a particularly complex part. “We take on a lot of that work that other companies shy away from because it's complex,” says Kenny Urban, machine shop supervisor at Meyer Tool and Manufacturing. “Our motto is we build the impossible.” Meyer Tool’s reputation for building the
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Robotics Automation News
MAY 14, 2023
Osaro, a developer of machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has launched the Osaro Robotic Kitting System. This addition to its range of e-commerce robots is equipped with advanced piece-picking skills and end effectors to handle the constantly changing array of product SKUs that must be organized, placed, and packaged into custom kits.
Control Engineering
MAY 14, 2023
Learning Objectives Learn about key threats to manufacturing from the 2023 Control Engineering Career and Salary Survey. Examine skills needed to advance in engineering. Compare and benchmark your career progress with peers. Continuing manufacturing workforce shortages and the economy were cited as the biggest threats to manufacturing; threat of worker shortages was cited by 48% of respondents, down from 57% in 2022, but still up significantly from 37% in 2021.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Robotics Automation News
MAY 14, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric, a factory automation solutions provider, has agreed a strategic investment in Clearpath Robotics, the parent company of autonomous mobile robot leader, Otto Motors.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 14, 2023
Queensland’s manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher visited leading innovators at the Australian Manufacturing Week 2023 (AMW2023) showcase, held last week in Melbourne. Australian Manufacturing Week attracted innovators and technology specialists from around the world, serving as a vital networking and professional development opportunity for anyone working in the sector.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 14, 2023
Assistant minister for defence, Matt Thistlethwaite, launched Electro Optic Systems’ (EOS) Australian made counter-drone capability, named the “ Slinger ”, at its manufacturing facility in Canberra. Executive vice president of EOS Defence Systems, an advanced military technology company, Matt Jones, said EOS was excited to launch the Slinger in response to growing international demand for advanced counter-drone technologies.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 14, 2023
PCB prototypes are vital for electronics projects. They enable designers to test and improve their designs before making large-scale production. This can help identify and correct design flaws early on, saving time and money in the long run.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 14, 2023
CSIRO has launched a free 10-week Innovate to Grow program to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the growing health and medical technologies sector to develop new products and services. Applications are now open for the 10-week Innovate to Grow program, which provides SMEs with the knowledge and tools to better identify and understand their research and development (R&D) opportunities, plus develop actionable business plans to advance their innovative idea.
Control.com
MAY 14, 2023
Banner Engineering has released a long-range polarized retroreflective photoelectric sensor for object detection that uses high-end optics to allow for consistent and accurate alignment.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 14, 2023
Nine Victorian manufacturers have received a total of $1.4 million through the state government’s Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program to help them compete in a low carbon economy. Minister for industry and innovation Ben Carroll announced recipients of the latest round of the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program, with companies receiving between $50,000 and $250,000 , to purchase or develop new equipment, skills or technology that will enable them to make products or components tha
Mold Making Technology
MAY 14, 2023
Photo credits, clockwise from top left: Hotset America, Hasco, PCS Company and CUMSA Moldmaking can be a complex business, but having the right solutions in place to handle your moldmaking woes can make all the difference. To help readers keep up with the different technology that can positively impact their business, MoldMaking Technology puts together a technology roundup each month, giving a quick rundown of relevant tech on the market.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 14, 2023
CB radios, or Citizen’s Band radios, first appeared in the 1940s, providing individuals a means to communicate over short distances. They have been in use for decades and continue to be widely utilized today.
AU Manufacturing
MAY 14, 2023
Australian Made is urging Aussies to support and celebrate local manufacturers and growers as the third Australian Made Week begins today, 15 May, and runs up until 21 May. Australian Made CEO Ben Lazzaro said the week-long celebration marks an incredible opportunity not to only buy local, but also to reflect on the direct economic impact of purchasing local goods bearing the Australian Made logo can have on thousands of workers across the supply chain.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 14, 2023
As the use of warehouse conveyors becomes more prevalent, safety concerns are also increasing. While warehouse conveyors can greatly enhance the efficiency of a warehouse, they can also pose a significant danger to employees if safety standards are not adhered to.
The Guardian Manufacturing
MAY 14, 2023
Britain says it has no need for Biden-style green subsidies as it has a thriving renewables sector. The complacency is staggering Countries that are serious about manufacturing have industrial strategies. The US and China have one. So do Germany and France. Britain does not have an industrial strategy. Rishi Sunak talks about turning the UK into a “science and technology superpower” but that’s all it is: talk.
AU Manufacturing
MAY 14, 2023
The McGowan Government has allocated $2.3 billion towards new battery energy storage systems in the 2023-24 budget, including a second, larger system at the Kwinana site, after the government announced the first large-scale battery storage system is ready to charge and discharge energy into the grid. The proposed big battery will provide 200 megawatts (MW) of capacity with 800-megawatt hours – four times the energy storage of stage one.
Metrology
MAY 14, 2023
Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – May 15th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.
AU Manufacturing
MAY 14, 2023
The Hunter Manufacturing Awards Board is inviting interested participants to join the official launch of the 2023 event to be held on 24 May at Mayfield North, New South Wales. The event, which serves as the official launch of the 2023 award application period, offers attendees an opportunity to network with other supporters of the Hunter manufacturing community.
Metrology
MAY 14, 2023
The battery is probably the most important component for manufacturers of e-cars and therefore quality inspection of each individual battery is essential to minimize production waste. The post VisiConsult Launches EV Battery Inspection Business Unit appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
AU Manufacturing
MAY 14, 2023
The Victorian government is rolling out purple-lidded recycling bins for glass materials to transform how Victorians recycle and divert tonnes of waste from landfills. The initiative will enable Victorian councils to re-manufacture more glass into new products and reuse more materials from the yellow mixed recycling bin by reducing glass contamination.
Metrology
MAY 14, 2023
Designed for touch-trigger probing only, the CMM is capable of capturing precise measurements very rapidly. The post New CMM Delivers Cost Effective Automated Coordinate Measurement appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
AU Manufacturing
MAY 14, 2023
American additive manufacturing company Markforged has reported that its first quarter results revenue increased by 10 per cent, to $24.1 million (AUD 36 million) from $21.9 million (AUD 32.7 million) in the same period of the prior year. Shai Terem , president and CEO of Markforged, said the sales growth is brought about by increasing demand for the Digital Forge across all geographies as more manufacturers opted for the company’s metal and composite solutions to address mission-critical metal
Metrology
MAY 14, 2023
The most widely used industrial CT system with more than a thousand installed systems globally. The post Waygate Technologies Announces New Flagship CT Scanner appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
MAY 14, 2023
The recent executive order requiring SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) for those supplying software to the federal government has been instrumental in advancing the conversation around software s… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 14, 2023
Photo Credit: Getty Images The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) have announced a new partnership that will bring together their expertise and resources to strengthen the U.S. industrial base. In doing so, AMT and CSCMP aim to drive innovation, promote job creation and foster economic growth. “We are thrilled to join forces with CSCMP to strengthen the U.S. industrial base,” Douglas K.
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Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.
Control Engineering
MAY 14, 2023
Learning Objectives Learn from automation skills advice provided by peers taking the 2023 Control Engineering Career and Salary Survey. Discern applicable advice from peers about technologies needed to advance in engineering. Advice about skills and technologies needed to get ahead in automation, control and instrumentation were among the advice 2023 Control Engineering Career and Salary Survey and Report.
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 14, 2023
Photo Credit: GF Machining Solutions GF Machining Solutions has launched the first model of its new Cut F series of wire EDMs. The new Cut F 600 is designed for ease of use and flexibility. It features the Uniqua control, ISPS and iWire intelligent functions and RFID Smart Wire system, along with design enhancements for thermal stabilization, vibration control and machine movement precision.
Min-Hui
MAY 14, 2023
Injection molding is a popular manufacturing process that produces high-quality, precise plastic parts at a fast rate. Injection molding machines come in two main types: hydraulic and electric. While hydraulic machines have traditionally been more common, electric injection molding machines are gaining popularity due to their many advantages. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits … What Are the Advantages of Electric Injection Molding Machine?
Plastics Today
MAY 14, 2023
There was an extensive extrusion section at Chinaplas. Language is always a barrier, but so are machine automation and precision requirements.
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
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