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Mitsubishi Electric announces servo amplifier support for FailSafe over EtherCAT (FSoE)

Design World

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s MELSERVO-J5 EtherCAT compatible Servo amplifiers allow users to easily integrate safety devices (E- Stop buttons, safety sensors, and other devices) into a single network. MELSERVO-J5 Servo amplifiers are known for their reliability, simple wiring, easy implementation, and now with increased safety through FailSafe.

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MESA’s Inaugural Virtual Event, Smart Manufacturing Now!

MESA

MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) is a global nonprofit providing education, networking and best practice sharing around Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0. MESA’s community includes manufacturers, producers, industry leaders and solution providers who are focused on driving business results from manufacturing technology.

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Phase3D wins $1.2 million US Air Force contract for quality inspection system

Design World

Phase3D, a Chicago-based startup focused on in-situ inspection for powder-based additive manufacturing (AM), has been awarded a two-year $1.25 million contract from the Air Force Research Lab to develop a quality inspection system for cold spray AM (CSAM). This new technology will be installed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. CSAM has incredible […] The post Phase3D wins $1.2 million US Air Force contract for quality inspection system appeared first on Design World.

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CAMI Assembly will begin manufacturing of battery modules in 2024

Canadian Manufacturing

CAMI Assembly will begin building battery modules, like the one pictured, the second quarter of 2024. The new 400,000 square-foot facility will assemble modules for BrightDrop Zevo production at CAMI as well as additional Ultium EVs built at other GM plants. INGERSOLL — GM announced that CAMI Assembly will begin building battery modules in the second quarter of 2024, supporting the company’s increasing EV production volume.

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Why Smart Factories Are the Only Path to Successful Onshoring

The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.

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The MachineMetrics Edge: Flexible, Scalable, and Self-Service

Machine Metrics

We’re excited to announce another update to the MachineMetrics Edge platform - self-service capabilities. The self-service capabilities of our flexible Edge platform makes it easy to quickly deploy MachineMetrics, whether it be as part of our Free Trial program, or as a full-scale deployment across hundreds of machines.

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Examples of Analog Signals in Control Systems

Control.com

Many articles address the wiring and implementation of analog control signals, but where are they used, and what might make them a better (or perhaps worse) decision than digital input/output devices?

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Nestlé Waters' rPET Bottles Join Digitally Driven Recycling Trial

Plastics Today

First-of-a-kind recycling trial enables consumers to scan a beverage container’s QR-code label or sticker for a monetary reward.

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UK universities sign deal to help build Europe’s largest solar telescope

E&T

Launched in 2008, the European Solar Telescope (EST) project aims to provide valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying solar flares and coronal mass ejections. Construction on the telescope, which will be capable of monitoring ‘space weather’ events, will be supported by the University of Sheffield, which signed the deal today with EST’s Canary Foundation on behalf of the United Kingdom Universities Consortium (UKUC).

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When Recycling Doesn’t Pay: Family Charged in $7.6 Million Fraud

Plastics Today

Agents believe the suspects illegally smuggled 178 tons of empty aluminum and plastic beverage containers from Arizona to California.

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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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Trailblazer program to create defence industry of the future

Manufacturer's Monthly

Assistant minister for education Anthony Chisholm has launched the $240 million Trailblazer Universities program in Adelaide, which will generate innovative defence solutions and create thousands of new jobs. Assistant Minister Chisholm said the Defence Trailblazer: Concept to Sovereign Capability project at the University of Adelaide and University of New South Wales (UNSW) will herald in a new era of innovation for the country’s defence industry.

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How Summer Heat is Affecting Your Parts

Modern Machine Shop

Reader Question: Our shop is taking in more tight-tolerance work, but we’re finding inconsistencies with our parts as it’s coming up on the warmer summer months. Can you offer some thoughts to help us maintain these tight tolerances even as our shop temperatures change? Photo Credit: Way of the Mill LLC Miller’s Answer: Thermal issues are one of the hardest issues for any shop to face, and despite many advancements in CNC controllers and “thermal-friendly” design co

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Iconic foam Cheesehead hat gets new owner in Green Bay Packers

Plastics News

The National Football League's Green Bay Packers is buying out the originator of the Cheesehead foam hat after more than 35 years in business.

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2030 petrol ban remains but heat pump transition could be relaxed, Gove admits

E&T

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, he said: “We’re committed to maintaining our policy of ensuring that by 2030 there are no new petrol and diesel cars being sold. “I’m sure there are some people who would like to change that policy, I understand. But that policy remains.” But in another interview with Times Radio today, the secretary of state for levelling up was ambivalent about efforts to shift the UK over to heat pumps from traditional gas boilers.

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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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Vaughan turns sod on $50 million Nuttelex facility

Manufacturer's Monthly

Vaughan Constructions has commenced construction on a new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, for Perfection Private and its client – Melbourne-based food manufacturer, Nuttelex Food Products. Located at Perfection Private’s 22-hectare Rangebank Business Park in Cranbourne West, the Concept Y designed project will comprise a 14,720 square metre building, including 13,075 square metres of manufacturing and warehouse area, and nearly 7,000 square metres of hardstand, on a 26,1

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Report says metal formers continue to predict consistent economic activity

The Fabricator

Most metal forming companies predict no change in general economic activity in the coming months, according to the July 2023 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report,

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Vinyl siding under pressure but still tops fiber cement

Plastics News

New profiles, colors, insulating qualities and composites appeal to builders and remodelers.

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Sizewell C receives £170m funding injection to speed up construction start

E&T

The facility is expected to cost at least £20bn and generate energy at a more expensive price when compared to renewables such as wind and solar. The project is planned to commence before 2024, with construction taking between nine and 12 years, depending on developments at the oft-delayed and over-budget Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. French energy giant EDF recently pushed back Hinkley Point’s first day of operation to September 2028.

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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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Darwin’s first international data connection goes live

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Vocus Darwin-Jakarta-Singapore Cable (DJSC) system will open the door to new opportunities for advanced manufacturing, data centres and cloud-based computing services for Territorians and investors, according to Natasha Fyles, chief minister of the Northern Territory. Fibre and network solutions provider Vocus switched on the first international fibre-optic cable into Darwin, cementing Australia’s North as a new entry point for international data and establishing Darwin as a key digital hub

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Contaminated Plastic Waste Finds New Life via Dissolution Recycling

Plastics Today

In April of this year, Trinseo inaugurated its dissolution recycling pilot plant for polycarbonate in the Netherlands. In this article, Trinseo’s Ben Porter explains how the technology works and the role it can play in furthering the circularity of plastics.

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Proton battery promises cheap and sustainable energy storage

Manufacturer's Monthly

An experimental ‘proton battery’ by RMIT researchers could one day be developed to power homes, vehicles and devices – without the end-of-life environmental challenges of lithium-ion batteries. RMIT has patented the latest developments in this technology internationally. The battery uses a carbon electrode to store hydrogen that’s been split from water and then works as a hydrogen fuel cell to produce electricity.

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Virgin Media 02 to cut up to 2,000 jobs by December

E&T

Mobile operator Virgin Media O2 is to slash up to 2,000 UK jobs by the end of this year, in the first large-scale round of layoffs the company has overseen since its creation in 2021. The group said on Tuesday 25 July that it had briefed employee unions and representative groups on its proposals. The redundancies will include 800 role reductions that were already announced, the BBC has reported.

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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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Coupling: unsung heroes in paper and board

Manufacturer's Monthly

In the bustling world of paper and board production, machinery reigns supreme, whirring and humming as it churns out the products people use every day. But behind the scenes, there’s a crucial component that keeps it all running smoothly: couplings. These unsung heroes transmit torque between two shafts that refuse to align perfectly, ensuring that conveyors, pumps, fans, and rolls can work together in harmony.

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The Blue Revolution: Eco-manufacturing with blue lasers – The new industry standard?

Automation Mag

Blue laser technology is constantly evolving and the use of blue laser sources in manufacturing systems provides significant advantages over conventional engraving and cutting machinery as well as CO2 and fibre laser sources alike. Opt Lasers is at the forefront of this Blue Revolution, having taken a significant step forward with the release of blue galvo laser marking systems.

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The latest in intelligent AMR solutions on display at CeMAT 2023

Manufacturer's Monthly

This year’s CeMAT event is showcasing some of the world’s leading Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) from ForwardX Robotics, giving Australian and New Zealand businesses exclusive access to these next-generation person-to-good solutions. In partnership with Richmond Rolling Robotics, ForwardX Robotics, a global leader in vision-based AMR technology, is revolutionising the industry with its orchestration engine for end-to-end automation.

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Plastics pipes under fire as federal funds flow

Plastics News

Plastics pipe producers are in a good position to meet increasing demand as U.S. cities update drinking water and wastewater systems, but that's also bringing a new wave of criticism from environmental groups as $55 billion of federal money is spent from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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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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Over $50 million for Australia’s Silicon Quantum Computing

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Federal Government, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Telstra, and UNSW are backing Sydney-based technology startup Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) with a $50 million investment to fund its ongoing quest to manufacture the world’s first scalable, error-corrected quantum computer. The Series A round was priced at $1.75 per share, taking SQC’s valuation to $195.3 million, up from a previous valuation of $82.8 million.

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Plastic pipes under fire as federal funds flow

Plastics News

Plastic pipe producers are in a good position to meet increasing demand as U.S. cities update drinking water and wastewater systems, but that's also bringing a new wave of criticism from environmental groups as $55 billion of federal money is spent from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Solar energy could help purify water, researchers find

E&T

A team of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have suggested that renewable solar energy could play a crucial role in purifying water. Currently, water purification processes rely on electrochemical separation processes that are able to separate different particles within a solution. Although energy-efficient, this technique relies on energy derived from nonrenewable sources, such as fossil fuels.