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Energys kicks off fuel cell mass manufacture with first order going to Victorian pilot program

Manufacturer's Monthly

This week Energys proudly unveiled the first of five cutting-edge Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generators being manufactured for Telstra as part of an alternative energy backup pilot program. The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio, whose portfolios include Minister for Climate Action and Minister for Energy and Resources, was on hand to watch a demonstration of the unit in action.

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Monitoring Machines in Real-time: Advancement From IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider

Control.com

The latest advancements in vision and sensing technology allow engineers to monitor for signs of failure more naturally. Several recent standouts include IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider Electric.

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How digital transformation can help your company become more flexible and consistent

Control Engineering

Your manufacturing company suffers inconsistencies, time crunches, and other setbacks from outdated systems. You ask yourself, how do I automate a manual process? If you are curious how digital transformation might be right for your business, this article is for you. What is digital transformation and how can it help my company? Digital transformation refers to the leveraging of digital technologies to transform and innovate business processes.

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First Look At Melbourne’s Next-Gen Trams

Manufacturer's Monthly

Melbourne’s locally made next generation trams are one step closer after a life-sized model of a G-class tram was unveiled for testing and evaluation for the first time ahead of production ramping up. Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams visited Tullamarine to unveil the first life-sized mock up of a next generation tram for testing and evaluation – set to hit the network by 2025.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

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?

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Software Strategy for Automated Mold Inspection

Mold Making Technology

Measurement and inspection software, built on an intelligent CAD/CAM platform, ensures data continuity and preservation of the digital twin while supporting workflows where editing GD&T datums or G-code is necessary. The goal of a common metrology platform is to seamlessly support the design/build process, including CAD/CAM and computer-aided inspection (CAI).

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National Skills Agreement supporting NSW journey to net zero

Manufacturer's Monthly

Following the signing of the National Skills Agreement the NSW Government is continuing to bolster its commitment to reskill NSW and transform the economy to net zero with TAFE NSW launching eight new microskills related to renewables. The five- year National Skills Agreement (NSA) will deliver a Commonwealth investment of up to $3.8 billion into the skills and training sector in NSW, supporting the NSW government’s commitment to rebuild TAFE and training in NSW.

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UK must offer businesses certainty over green energy, says boss of FTSE 100 firm

The Guardian Manufacturing

Miles Roberts of paper-maker DS Smith warns manufacturing will decline unless government provides clarity about decarbonisation The UK risks seeing its manufacturing sector fall behind rival economies if the government does not offer certainty over policies on shifting to green energy, according to the head of FTSE 100 packaging maker DS Smith. Miles Roberts, the company’s chief executive, said British government decarbonisation policy has lacked the clarity of European rivals, meaning DS Smith

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‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – October 23rd

Metrology

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – October 23rd appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Omron CJ2 vs Mitsubishi FX

DO Supply

The choice of a programmable logic controller (PLC) can be critical in today’s changing industrial automation environment, affecting the efficacy and efficiency of automation solutions in various sectors. Omron’s CJ2 and Mitsubishi’s FX series are two major PLC competitors that have established themselves as reliable answers for different automation requirements.

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Tsugami America Appoints New VP of Sales, Business Manager

Modern Machine Shop

Salay Quaranta. Photo Credit: Tsugami America Tsugami America has appointed Salay Quaranta to the position of vice president of sales for North America. As the vice president of sales, Quaranta will lead the sales team, overseeing the Tsugami America business unit managers and regional sales managers in their efforts to meet and exceed the evolving customer demands. “We are very pleased to welcome Salay Quaranta to the Tsugami America team.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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US Cutting Tool Orders To-Date Shows 8.6% Increase Over 2022

Metrology

This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report collaboration, was up 16.2% from July’s $188.6 million and up 4% when compared with the $210.9 million reported for August 2022. The post US Cutting Tool Orders To-Date Shows 8.6% Increase Over 2022 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Tungaloy-NTK Swiss Turning System Provides High Repeatability

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. ’s ModuMiniTurn modular turning tool system for Swiss machines now offers QC10 series featuring 10 × 10 mm square shanks. The ModuMiniTurn modular turning tool system incorporates an advanced coupling mechanism between the modular head and tool shank, providing exceptional repeating accuracy for the cutting point when swapping out modular heads for new inserts.

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Hamar Laser Unveils Time Saving Surface Plate Calibration System

Metrology

Fast and highly repeatable geometry laser system greatly reduces calibration time and offers many advantages over conventional methods. The post Hamar Laser Unveils Time Saving Surface Plate Calibration System appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Coates Power & HVAC deploys industrial chiller to maintain milk bottle production line

Manufacturer's Monthly

Coates Power & HVAC , a business division of Coates, Australia’s leading equipment hire and solutions provider, has been able to mobilise an 800 kW industrial chiller to help Visy maintain a vital production line, completing a delivery and installation from interstate in 36 hours. Visy, Australia’s leading packaging solutions provider, faced a disruption to its milk bottle production line and required an industrial chiller to keep the production going as planned.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

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.

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Nvidia and Foxconn Collaborate on The Production of Manufacturing Intelligence

Metrology

Foxconn will integrate NVIDIA technology to develop a new class of data centers powering a wide range of applications, including digitalization of manufacturing and inspection workflows, development of AI-powered electric vehicle and robotics platforms, and a growing number of language-based generative AI services. The post Nvidia and Foxconn Collaborate on The Production of Manufacturing Intelligence appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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WESTEC 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Innovative Global Suppliers, Distributors and Equipment Builders to Demonstrate Latest Technologies and Solutions for West Coast Manufacturers

Manufacturing Tomorrow

WESTEC is part of the Manufacturing Technology (MT) Series – four regional events conducted bi-annually to bring decision-makers from diverse industries together with the leaders in advanced manufacturing technology. The WESTEC 2023 exhibitor lineup includes some of the most innovative names in manufacturing and draws hundreds of global suppliers, distributors and equipment builders.

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Nordson Test & Inspection Unveils Next-Generation X-Ray Inspection System

Metrology

Nordson Test & Inspection has announced the unveiling its new Quadra Pro 7 Manual X-Ray Inspection (MXI) system. The post Nordson Test & Inspection Unveils Next-Generation X-Ray Inspection System appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Honoring the Best in Automotive Innovation

Plastics Today

SPE’s Automotive Division has named the Automotive Innovation Awards finalists. The winners will be revealed during the awards gala in November.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

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.

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Centering Device Allows Bearing Ring Measurement Close To Production

Metrology

The MarForm MMQ 500 form measuring machine can be converted into a production-related measuring station for bearing rings. Mahr Engineered Solutions (MES) has developed a special centering device as a new accessory especially for this purpose. The post Centering Device Allows Bearing Ring Measurement Close To Production appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Economical Laser Scanner Offers Efficient CMM Inspection

Metrology

The scanner is built upon Hexagon’s latest cross-platform laser line scanning technology. It employs the same SHINE (Systematic High-Intelligence Noise Elimination) technology as the flagship HP-L-10.10, allowing it to quickly and accurately collect clean 3D measurement data from almost any surface material and finish. The post Economical Laser Scanner Offers Efficient CMM Inspection appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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