Wed.Feb 05, 2025

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Scalable Solutions: How Kinetix 6500 Fits into Your Growing Needs

DO Supply

These Kinetix 6500 servo drives from Rockwell Automation come equipped with many features that are compatible with the increasing demands of modern automation. These features include a flexible network architecture, embedded safety, and modular designs. These features allow you to scale for the future while integrating motor control efficiently, elevating a plants performance.

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NetBrain’s Platform Update Enables Proactive Network Management

Automation World

The new platform brings reverse-engineering, observability and artificial intelligence capabilities to auto-diagnose and auto-remediate network issues.

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Hands-On with the Arduino Opta Using OpenPLC

Control.com

Using an Arduino Opta PLC, a few off-the-shelf electrical components, and the popular OpenPLC software environment, automation control concepts can be built on your own test bench.

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NIST Report to Congress Provides Update on Champlain Towers South Investigation

NIST Manufacturing

The report notes that the team has completed all experimental work on the physical evidence from the buildings structural elements.

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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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Cellular concrete offers viable environmental alternative in earthquake-prone areas

E&T

Researchers in Ecuador say cellular concrete is a sustainable and structurally resilient alternative to traditional concrete for earthquake-resistant buildings.

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Reshoring — What Do You Have To Say About It?

Modern Machine Shop

Your insights on reshoring manufacturing operations to the U.S. are wanted. Please share them in the USA Reshoring Survey 2025. The goal of this survey is to understand how policy changes, such as tariffs and workforce training, impact decisions and actions in the industry. Survey results will be shared with the new administration to inform policies that aim to support manufacturing growth.

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Bridgnorth Aluminium Makes £2M Technology Investment

Manufacturing Management

Bridgnorth Aluminium invests £2M in technology to support clean energy & EVs. Read more about it!

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Government pledges £2.65bn to strengthen UK flood defences amid rising climate risks

E&T

The government will commit 2.65bn to shoring up the UKs flood defences as climate change threatens homes in low-lying areas.

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Carlo Gavazzi transitions to new website to offer enhanced digital resources and shopping experience

Automation Mag

Carlo Gavazzi has announced the launch of its new website www.GavazziAutomation.com. The company is migrating its website from www.GavazziOnline.com to the new one. The company shares that the new website has a scrolling header featuring innovative products and/or applications, a search bar on the top of the webpage, along with expandable side drop-down menus related to the categories:Company; Products; Industries; Media Centre; and Corporate.

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TJ Davies Manufactures Custom Machine Components and Retention Knobs with Industry Leading Lead-Times

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Custom made retention knobs are sized to fit the machine tool and spindle or toolholder to maximize the toolholders performance and cutting tool life and extend the life of existing machine tool assets. A fill-in-the-blanks form is provided at [link] to simplify the process. Typical lead time for custom retention knobs is 3-4 weeks.

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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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Wagner acquires Midwest Iron

The Fabricator

R&B Wagner Inc. has announced its acquisition of Midwest Stairs and Iron Inc., Milwaukee, a provider of prefabricated, bolt-on aluminum balconies, steel stairs, and miscellaneous metals.

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Marley Engineered Products to Showcase Advanced Heating Innovation at 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, FL

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Explore cutting-edge solutions for a variety of heating challenges at Booth 2511

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Fiber laser cuts plate of various materials

The Fabricator

Voortman has introduced the V342 fiber laser cutting system for cutting steel, stainless steel, and aluminum plate materials.

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ABB unveils world’s first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor at IPPE 2025

Manufacturing Tomorrow

IE5 energy efficiency standards for significant cost savings and sustainability goals IP69-rated stainless steel construction for superior sanitation and durability Advanced bearing protection and corrosion-resistant features

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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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TWI announces new CEO

The Fabricator

The Welding Institute, Cambridge, U.K., has hired Caroline Gumble as CEO, effective July 7, 2025.

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congatec launches aReady.IOT

Manufacturing Tomorrow

With aReady.IOT, users can focus entirely on their core competencies while congatec reduces the complexity of application development, enabling seamless communication and data transfer between different systems and devices. congatec delivers the required software building blocks in the desired combinations, ready for immediate use.

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Small-radius tube bender helps eliminate operator error

The Fabricator

BLM GROUP USA has announced the North American availability of the new Smart-One bender for small-radius tubes.

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Sustainable Solutions for Packaging & Processing: What to Expect at PACK EXPO Southeast

Manufacturing Tomorrow

The newest PACK EXPO show heads to Atlanta arming attendees with tools and resources to solve sustainability challenges

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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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Yancey Engineered Solutions to build Mississippi facility

The Fabricator

Griffin-Ga.-based Yancey Engineered Solutions, a division of Yancey Bros. Co., is locating operations in Batesville, Miss.

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PHOTO-CHEMICAL ETCHING SUPPORTS RAPID PROTOTYPING AND SCALABILITY

Manufacturing Tomorrow

At the forefront of this innovation is micrometal Group, a global leader in PCE. With decades of experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and a customer-focused approach, micrometal Group is helping manufacturers across industries bring their designs to life faster and more efficiently than ever before.

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Large-format fiber laser features processing area up to 120 ft.

The Fabricator

The V353 large-format fiber laser cutting machine from Voortman provides fully autonomous plate processing.

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The Ultimate Guide to QMS Software for Small Business Manufacturers

Snic Solutions

Small businesses often struggle with maintaining high-quality standards. QMS software for small businesses offers a solution by streamlining quality management processes, helping to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

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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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EMIS Releases Three Phase Filter Series for EMI Mitigation

Control.com

The new TMF3333 EMI filter series is designed to suppress unwanted noise in high-voltage, high-current three-phase applications, specifically for motors and power drive systems.

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Velocity Composites appoints new Chief Operations Officer

Manufacturing Management

Velocity Composites, the supplier of advanced composite material kits to the aerospace market, has announced the appointment of Oliver Smalley to the role of Chief Operations Officer.

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UK new car and van forecast – January 2025

SMMT

SMMTs Q1 2025 forecast for new car and van registrations in the UK for 2025 and 2026. Forecasts are prepared by SMMTs Economics Team and are revised on a quarterly basis. Download the latest forecast: January 2025 The post UK new car and van forecast January 2025 appeared first on SMMT.

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OKW’s STAR-KNOBS available in flush-fit, surface-mount versions

Design World

OKWs advanced STAR-KNOBS for menu-driven electronics are now available in flush-fitting and surface-mount versions. These ergonomic collet knobs fit rotary potentiometers or rotary pulse generators with round shaft ends (DIN 41591). They are ideal for measuring and control, healthcare, HVAC, communications, building management and smart factory technology.

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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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ABB introduces AppStudio no-code tool for robot interface programming 

Gary Mintchell

No-Code tools appear in many applications. Ive written about a software company with no-code tools talking with a customer about how easy (on a relative scale, of course) it was to develop new input forms for an added use case. No-code has now invaded the robot interface arena. This from ABB. Unique software tool features drag and drop functionality for easy creation of customized operator interfaces for ABB robots and cobots Intuitive functionality and collaborative cloud-based library for appl

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Additional Murrplastik cable entry frames and grommets from AutomationDirect

Design World

AutomationDirect has added more Murrplastik frames and grommets to their current offering of cable entry systems. Cable entry frames used in conjunction with the required grommets provide easy cable installation through an enclosure and strain relief while maintaining environmental ratings. This expansion adds more frame sizes to our existing KDL/D and KDL/D-Mono series, a blank… The post Additional Murrplastik cable entry frames and grommets from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design

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Foxit and Pax8 Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Secure PDF and eSignature Solutions

Gary Mintchell

More news from a company Ive recently learned. Foxit develops document handling solutions based on the PDF format. I am using it instead of Adobe. Im not a power user, but I find it an attractive interface and quite usable. This news deals with a strategic partnership between Foxit and Pax8 , a cloud commerce marketplace. Foxits Tools, Including PDF Editor+ and eSign For Business, Now Available Through the Pax8 Marketplace Foxit and Pax8 announced they have entered into a strategic partnership.

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EV share rises despite contracting market but tax hikes threaten targets

SMMT

EVs take more than a fifth of new car registrations as overall market contracts by -2.5% to 139,345 units. Slowdowns recorded by both fleet and private buyers against backdrop of weak economic confidence. Industry calls for halt to EV tax hikes as latest outlook anticipates 23.7% market share for 2025 below government targets. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market fell by -2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to data released today by

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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?