Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

An industry roadmap for domestic solar PV manufacturing supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) outlines a credible pathway for Australia to build domestic supply chains from raw material processing to module manufacturing. The report titled Silicon 2 Solar (Roadmap) was developed by the Australian Photovoltaic Institute (APVI) working with Deloitte and a group of key industry stakeholders including The Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP), AGL, Aspiradac, Ener

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Formic said its Core OS simplifies deploying, operating, and maintaining robots.| Credit: Formic Formic Technologies, a Robotics-as-a-Service automation company in Chicago, has released a suite of software tools to accelerate and simplify the deployment of robots. The company’s software enables robots to adjust to new obstacles in operating area, connect to new peripherals, and monitor sensor data, production rates, uptime, cycle times, and more.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Penalties drafted as part of ‘clean-heat plan’ to hasten takeup of eco-friendly heat pumps replaced by quota system The UK government is poised to scrap the so-called “boiler tax” after manufacturers hiked the price of new gas boilers to cover the fines they have to pay if new targets to fit eco-friendly heat pumps in homes are missed. The move, which will disappoint environmentalists, comes several months after Rishi Sunak announced a watering-down of the UK’s net-zero policies, a climbdown tha

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

CMR Surgical’s Versius surgical robotics system in action. | Source: CMR Surgical Nearly a year after he took over as CEO at CMR Surgical, Supratim Bose said the surgical robotics company is set for more growth. Over the past year, the Cambridge, U.K.–based maker of the Versius surgical robotic system has moved forward on several vital initiatives to set itself up for success: The development of a next-gen system and new products A reorganization to be more focused on the commercialization of th

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

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Gil Automation

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

[link] GIL Automations Ltd recently conducted a comprehensive Siemens Energy training program on S7-1200 Programming, Operations, and Maintenance for one of our clients. The training was meticulously designed to equip the client's staff with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in handling Siemens S7-1200 programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Participants gained insights into programming techniques, operational procedures, and maintenance best practices for S7-1200 PLCs, a crucial aspect in

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 5th February appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The hybrid CNC machine tool is an idea that continues to advance. Hybrid Machine Tool Video Playlist Scroll down or follow the link to watch any of these related videos: Friction Stir Welding on a CNC Machining Center Machining Center Becomes Hybrid With Metal 3D Printing Head 3D Printed Hypersonic Missile Nose Cone Made on Hybrid CNC Machine 3D Printing Molds With Metal Paste Liquid Metal + Laser Wire 3D Printing This is worth seeing.

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Megatrends such as artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and Industry 4.0 require microchips that are ever smaller, ever more efficient – and above all ever more powerful. The post ZEISS SMT Expanding Production and Research To Meet High Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Global Demand appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Pins, blades and sleeves, shown here under a part with ribs and bosses, ensure proper ejection of the part while also enabling venting. Photo Credit, all images: PCS Company The most frequently used component of a mold’s ejection system is the ejector pin, which includes variations such as sleeves and blades. Part size, draft angle, shape complexity, vertical wall height and the type of plastic being molded all contribute to determining the appropriate pin type, location and quantity.

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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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Metrology

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

To ensure critical data is not lost or altered as it moves into specialized manufacturing and quality verification software, aerospace OEMs have implemented quality assurance standards for digital product definition to document the validation of CAD translations. The post Verisurf Expands Software Features Including Direct Access to Kubotek Kosmos CAD Validation Software appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Source: Motion Industries Inc. Motion Industries Inc. has named Chris Cleland as its senior vice president of strategy and markets. Cleland’s career spans over 25 years in consulting, strategy, marketing, branding, e-commerce, business development and transformation. In his previous role as principal consultant at Cummings Creative Group (CCG) for the past 20 years, he led multiple initiatives across several industry verticals, driving growth and innovation for clients — including 12

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The new relationship expands the FANUC system’s capabilities by enabling the automation of manual gauging processes, helping manufacturers eliminate bottlenecks and improve productivity. The post New Scale Robotics Brings Automated Gauging to FANUC CRX Collaborative Robots appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Photo Credit: Walter USA LLC Walter ’s low-adhesion WNN15 grade is now included in the company’s indexable insert drills. The drills that accept indexable inserts made of grade WNN15 include D4120, D3120, and B3212.DF. to B3214.DF in insert versions P4840, P2840 and LCGX. The grade is primarily designed for drilling wrought or cast aluminum alloys (ISO N workpiece group).

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This collaboration will foster a close working relationship between the two companies, focusing on the joint development of machine tools software and the creation of integrated solutions to drive the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry. The post ModuleWorks and DN Solutions Team to Advance Machine Tool Software Development appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The Queensland Government manufacturing grant will enable Redland business, JAG Welding, to adopt industry leading technology to purchase and install a robotic welding arm and software that will create new capabilities. The project is estimated to add 15 new full-time jobs and up to 33 over the next five years. The adoption of this new equipment by JAG Welding has been made possible thanks to $794,146.25 in funding from the Queensland Government’s Made in Queensland program.

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Generative AI, data-centric AI, and synthetic data make AI more accessible and suitable for solving manufacturing operations challenges. The post For AI In Manufacturing – Start With Data appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and Swinburne University of Technology have established a new partnership to tackle global decarbonisation with innovative green steel and mineral processing research and development. The collaboration will build national research capability across the Australian innovation system to help industry investigate low-emission steel technologies to guide future demonstrations and industry development.

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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.

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Qualifire is designed to support and enable the most demanding metrology applications in industries such as semiconductor, lithography, space-borne imaging systems, cutting-edge consumer electronics, and defense. The post Zygo Announces New Qualifire Laser Interferometer Launch appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

From the Gold Coast to Cairns, 28 businesses will share in $1.9m to help them grow. With grant funding, Business Growth Fund recipients are expected to improve confidence for growth and diversification, while increasing productivity, profit and possibly their workforce, catering for their transition from small to medium-sized businesses. The Sunshine Coast’s GeoDrill Australia, a family-owned business specialising in mineral and coal exploration, as well as geotechnical and water drilling servic

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Control.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Honeywell has announced new partnerships with Analog Devices and NXP Semiconductors. The latest collaborations are focused on improving digital connectivity and energy efficiency in buildings.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Metal 3D printing will soon take place in orbit for the first time. A pioneering European-made metal 3D printer is on its way to the International Space Station on the Cygnus NG-20 resupply mission which launched on the 31st January. ESA technical officer Rob Postema stated, “This new 3D printer printing metal parts represents a world first, at a time of growing interest in in-space manufacturing.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Depending on whether the jobs report came from the Bureau of Labor Statistics or ADP, overall hiring either "surged" or came in "below expectations.

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DO Supply

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, industrial automation is critical in improving efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety in an extensive range of industries. At the heart of industrial automation lies Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), which are the brains behind monitoring and controlling industrial processes. PLC-based control systems can automate a specific machine function, industrial process, or… The post The Mitsubishi A Series: Revolutionizing Industrial Automation

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Trucks transporting nuclear missiles for maintenance have a secret weapon to ensure their safety — plastic foam.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Lightweighting innovations powered by plastics on display substantially boost the driving range.

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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.

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Plastics Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Moore was a senior editor at industry intelligence firm ICIS.

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