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Akka Launches New Deployment Options for Agentic AI at Scale  

Gary Mintchell

We have passed through the valley of the shadow of Large Language Models version of AI. Now we have moved a level to the gorge of Agentic AI. Ive written about three posts I believe on that subject. Here is another company unveiling Agentic AI solutions. Akka , the leader in helping enterprises deliver distributed systems that are elastic, agile, and resilient, announced new deployment options for its Akka solution, as well as new solutions to tackle the issues with deploying large-scale agentic

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Moog’s next-gen electrification solution

Design World

Moog Construction used Bauma 2025 as the stage for introducing its Adaptive Electrification Management System, which reduces the cost and complexity of designing, building, operating, and repairing electric off-highway vehicles. The Adaptive Electrification Management System is a patent-pending electronics solution and part of Moog Constructions award-winning TerraTech electrification portfolio.

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Raising capital, accelerating growth

Manufacturer's Monthly

Growth is the most common factor that has historically led businesses to pursue external capital. Image: Cavan for Adobe/stock.adobe.com RSM Australias director of corporate finance, Oliver Gaunt, explores the complex world of raising capital from the perspective of a manufacturing business. Living and breathing finance has been the reality for RSM Australias director of corporate finance, Oliver Gaunt, for the past decade.

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Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200

Design World

Rollon has launched a new size 200 for its high-precision TH ball screw-driven linear actuator. This addition expands the existing range and offers new opportunities for designers and engineers requiring greater performance and flexibility in demanding applications. The TH actuator series is known for its compact design and positioning accuracy, with repeatability within 5 m,… The post Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200 appeared first on Design World.

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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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Computing solutions: Deploying the ASUS NUC 13 Rugged

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: ASUS Reliable Computing Where Standard PCs Fail Many industrial, commercial, and field applications demand computing solutions that can endure far more challenging conditions than those found in standard office environments. Exposure to dust, vibrations, temperature fluctuations, and the need for continuous uptime require purpose-built hardware.

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Festo Didactic to showcase workforce development at Automate

Design World

Karolyn Ellingson, Head of Industrial Workforce Development, will demonstrate Festo Didactics learning systems at the organization’s Automate 2025 booth. Festo Didactic offers unmatched hands-on training across a variety of automation fields, Ellingson said. Our learning materials and equipment are developed by automation experts to create safe, efficient, and realistic Industry 4.0 working environments, ensuring that… The post Festo Didactic to showcase workforce development at Auto

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Universal Robots unveils newest cobot in portfolio, the UR15

Automation Mag

May 12, 2025, Detroit Collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer Universal Robots (UR) has presented the newest edition to their portfolio, the UR15, at Automate 2025 in Detroit. The UR15 has a maximum TCP speed of five metres per second at max payload, making it the fastest ever UR cobot and enabling reduced cycle times, increased productivity and reduced costs across applications and industries.

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A3: North American robot orders remain steady to start 2025

Robotics Business Review

North American robot orders peaked in 2022, when the company experienced multiple record quarters in a row. Robot orders in North America remained essentially flat in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). The organization found that companies purchased 9,064 units valued at $580.7 million in Q1 of 2025.

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Traceability in Manufacturing – A Comprehensive Guide for SMEs

MRPEasy

Manufacturing traceability isn’t just a fancy catchword. It’s the mark of quality, compliance, and competitiveness for shops of all sizes. Find out what traceability really means for smaller manufacturers. Learn how it protects your production process, and discover practical ways to implement it without blowing your budget. What is manufacturing traceability?

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Advantech launches ‘Edge Computing & WISE-Edge in Action’ series at COMPUTEX 2025

Design World

Advantech has announced its participation in COMPUTEX 2025 under the theme Edge Computing & WISE-Edge in Action. The company will host a series of conferences, forums, exhibitions, and livestreamed events in collaboration with partners and customers to examine developments in AI and edge computing. Activities will begin with a conference on May 19, focusing on… The post Advantech launches Edge Computing & WISE-Edge in Action series at COMPUTEX 2025 appeared first on Design World.

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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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Crown Estate to boost UK’s offshore wind capacity by 4.7GW across seven sites

E&T

An expansion programme is set to provide up to four million homes with secure, clean energy and further decrease the UKs reliance on fossil fuels.

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Flat-rolled steel demand could be in for a slow summer

The Fabricator

Demand for flat-rolled steel looks to be falling as the industry heads into the summer. Thats not unusual, but its perhaps a little earlier than normal.

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Apacer Showcases Next-Gen Industrial Storage Solutions at Automate 2025

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Apacer will showcase its full lineup of eMMC, low-power consumption SSDs, and DDR5-6400 DRAM modulesengineered to boost the performance of robots, industrial machinery, and edge devices. These solutions offer the speed, stability, and intelligence required for today's data-driven environments, while maintaining the energy efficiency vital to smart manufacturing.

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Cybord’s Visual AI Solution to Be Integrated with Siemens’ Opcenter MES

i4.0 today

The collaboration expands a previous OEM agreement allowing Siemens to offer Cybords advanced visual AI solutions to electronics manufacturers globally Cybord, a leading provider of advanced visual-AI electronic component analytics, and Siemens Digital Industries Software have signed a new OEM agreement to integrate Cybords cutting-edge AI technology with Siemens Opcenter software for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

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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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Enhancing Productivity with PowerFlex Drives: A Comprehensive Overview

DO Supply

The PowerFlex drive series from Rockwell Automation is designed for versatility, dependability, and performance. It has emerged as a key industrial automation product line, playing a crucial role in optimizing a myriad of industrial processes for enhanced productivity. This article explores how the PowerFlex drives boost productivity across different industrial sectors and why they have become an indispensable motor control solution in modern engineering.

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SiLC Technologies Unveils First Public Demonstration of Revolutionary Class 1 Laser Line Scanner at Automate 2025

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Eyeonic Trace Delivers Unrivaled Vision with Sub-Millimeter Depth Precision to Industrial Automation, Warehouse Operations, Robotics and Manufacturing

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Anheuser-Busch to invest $300 million in US manufacturing operations

Robotics Automation News

Anheuser-Busch, an American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser and Bud Light, has expanded its commitment to creating and sustaining US manufacturing jobs by announcing it will invest $300 million in its facilities across the United States.

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SECS/GEM Data Collection: Maximizing Operational Insights for Manufacturing

Manufacturing Tomorrow

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, efficiency and precision are critical to staying competitive. The SECS/GEM protocol has emerged as a cornerstone of automation in semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing, providing a standardized way to communicate between equipment and host systems. By leveraging SECS/GEM data collection capabilities, manufacturers can gain valuable operational insights, enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced productivity.

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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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MetaBrain, Driving Enterprise Growth-Focused Decisions with Human-Reinforced AI

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MetaBrain in Action: Transforming Strategy and Growth with AI-Driven Enterprise Intelligence As industries face growing volatility and the business landscape remains complex, the need for adaptive, real-time decision-making has become critical. MetaBrain, a collaborative innovation from Frost & Sullivan and SAP , introduces a new framework for enterprise intelligencebuilt on six decades of industry insight, SAPs secure platform, and reinforcement learning grounded in human expertise.

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Exaktera to Showcase Cutting-Edge LED Lighting and Laser Technologies for Key Industrial Sectors at Automate 2025

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Exaktera, a global leader in machine vision components, will showcase its latest LED and laser technologies at Automate 2025, taking place May 12th to 15th in Detroit, USA. At Booth 5010, the company will present solutions from its brands Advanced Illumination, LUMIMAX, ProPhotonix, and Z-LASER, focusing on applications for the Automotive, Food & Beverage, and Logistics industries, as well as introducing new products developed to meet the evolving needs of industrial automation and inspection.

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Join the Conversation: MESI 4.0 Summit 2025 Brings Manufacturing Experts to Porto

i4.0 today

The MES and Industry 4.0 International Summit 2025 (MESI 4.0 Summit), hosted by Critical Manufacturing , will bring together manufacturing leaders, technology experts, and industry pioneers in Porto on June 12-13, offering a unique platform to explore practical strategies for digital transformation and smart manufacturing. The two-day event at the Alfndega Congress Centre is designed to foster meaningful discussions and provide real-world insights that attendees can apply within their organizati

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LG Innotek and Boston Dynamics to create the next generation robot vision system

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Collaboration will enable the development of a new vision sensing system that will put world-leading LG Innotek cameras in Atlas

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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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CISSOID & EDAG Group join forces to offer unmatched support for the development of traction SiC Inverters for E-mobility

i4.0 today

CISSOID, the leader in high-reliability power semiconductor solutions, and EDAG Group, a globally leading independent engineering services provider for the automotive industry, are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation Silicon Carbide (SiC) traction inverters for electric mobility applications.

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Siemens introduces AI agents for industrial automation

Manufacturing Tomorrow

-Automating automation: AI agents enhancing Siemens Industrial Copilots -Future vision: ecosystem of Industrial AI agents available on the Siemens Xcelerator platform with both Siemens and third-party AI agents -Productivity aimed to increase by up to 50% for industrial companies

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Full Agenda Available for CWIEME Berlin 2025

i4.0 today

The worlds largest event for coil winding, electric motors, transformers, generators and e-mobility, CWIEME Berlin , has released its full agenda for the central stage and the e-mobility stage. Visitors can now plan around their key sessions, with speakers including senator Franziska Giffey on the central stage on day one and Prof. Dr. Stefan Bratzel on the e-mobility stage on day two.

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Rollon celebrates 50 years of pioneering excellence in cutting-edge linear motion solutions with further strategic global expansion

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Rollon marks milestone anniversary, building on a strong legacy and leading a bold vision for future growth.

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

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Composites UK Backs Advanced Engineering 2025

i4.0 today

The UKs annual gathering for the engineering and manufacturing sectors , Advanced Engineering is strengthening its position as the UK’s leading event for the composites industry, with continued backing from Composites UK. This partnership, along with others, ensures that the event stays at the forefront of innovation, offering fresh updates and exciting new features for greater value to attendees.

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Schneider Electric Unveils Innovations Advancing American Manufacturing at Automate 2025

Manufacturing Tomorrow

-Digital factory campus demonstrates path to future readiness with advanced robotics and next generation motion control. -Open, software defined automation driving connected, data-driven, and intelligent ecosystems. -Introduces Generative AI assistant developed with Microsoft at booth #1832.

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British Steel Recruitment Opens New Careers

Manufacturing Management

British Steel recruitment begins. Discover 180+ job roles and read the full story in our latest post.

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KEB America Demonstrates Coordinated Motion Control at Automate

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Industrial automation and robotics manufacturers experience KEBs motion control solutions that enhance a machines speed, accuracy, coordination, and safety

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.