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Uber Eats and Cartken partner to offer sidewalk robot deliveries

Robotics Automation News

Uber Technologies, and Cartken, a delivery robots company, have formed a new partnership for food deliveries via automated robots in Miami, Florida. Uber Eats consumers in Miami will have the opportunity to have orders delivered by Cartken’s self-driving robot. Starting today, Uber and Cartken will begin operating with select merchants in the Dadeland area of […].

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Victoria pushes ‘buy local’ initiative amid holiday season

AU Manufacturing

The Andrews Labor Government is urging Victorians to buy local and support the state’s farmers, producers, and retailers. . In a press release , the Victorian government said the summer months have provided the perfect opportunity for Victorians to support local producers and local communities across the state. . Victoria is known for its quality produce, such as its local cheese, ham, wine, spirits, and fresh fruit. .

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ABB launches new industrial collaborative robot

Robotics Automation News

ABB has launched the Swifti CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots. Combining “class-leading” speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11 kg, the Swifti CRB 1300 can be used in a wide variety of production and product handling applications – from machine tending and […].

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ARENA invests in REA’s new battery storage project in South Australia

AU Manufacturing

Risen Energy Australia , a renewable energy project developer, has secured funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency for the development of its Bungama battery energy storage system (BESS) project in South Australia. . The 200 MW/ 400 MWh BESS facility will be situated adjacent to the Bungama Substation near Port Pirie in South Australia. .

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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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Kollmorgen Automation partners with Front AGV

Robotics Automation News

Kollmorgen Automation, is partnering with Front AGV, a Swedish integrator and designer of automated guided vehicles (AGVs), to create “top-level AGV solutions”. Front AGV is part of 3Button Group, an automation group specialized in user-friendly and advanced robotic solutions for the consumer, food and automotive industries. The solutions cover a range of processes in the […].

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Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom jointly acquire 436 BAE Systems BvS10 All Terrain Vehicles

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by BAE Systems. Sweden, Germany and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with BAE Systems to purchase 436 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles. The joint procurement, worth $760 million, is in support of Arctic operations for the Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program. . BAE Systems’ military all-terrain vehicles are designed for operations in the harshest and most remote environments and this agreement signals the Company’s position as the defense industry’s leader for the

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Is Jeremy Hunt about to reduce energy bill support for businesses?

The Guardian Manufacturing

Chancellor to announce an extension of the scheme, a lifeline for energy-intensive firms, but may make it less generous Christmas is just days away and business owners across the country are nervously waiting for a much-needed present from the government. The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, is expected to announce an extension as early as this week to a support scheme to help businesses with their energy bills, which is due to end in March.

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Getting your warehouse holiday-ready: How technology can help you ride the tide during the busiest time of the year

Robotics Automation News

By Pieter Feenstra is the CEO of Addverb Technologies’ EMEA region The holiday season is right around the corner and hype is in the air. With customers in their deal-hunting mode getting ready to score the best deals, and businesses offering competitive discounts for limited periods to trigger a sense of urgency, it sure is […].

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U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders On Pace With Best Ever Year

Metrology

New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $457.7 million in October 2022, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT). October 2022. The post U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders On Pace With Best Ever Year appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fruitcore Robotics raises €23 million to further commercialize Horst robot

Robotics Automation News

Fruitcore Robotics, the startup creator of Horst robots, has raised €23 million to “enable companies of all sizes – from medium-sized businesses to global corporations – to introduce robotics and automation solutions into their manufacturing”. Three years after its market launch, Fruitcore Robotics is already automating several hundred different applications in 29 different industries in […].

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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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Did We Celebrate Autonomous Quality Inspection Too Soon?

Metrology

In many industries, advocates of artificial intelligence and autonomous technology are quick to promise sweeping transformation and fully autonomous solutions. However, the optimists usually promise more than they can deliver. The post Did We Celebrate Autonomous Quality Inspection Too Soon? appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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MOV.AI releases Flow ROS robot development environment

Robotics Automation News

MOV.AI, developer of the Robotics Engine Platform announced today the beta release of Flow, a visual Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed especially for ROS-based robot software. This open IDE speeds up and streamlines robot software development with a visual representation of ROS projects that makes it easy to understand ROS projects and allows simple and […].

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‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – December 19th

Metrology

Read a summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. Measuring Automotive Surfaces From Substrate to Clear Coat For years, automotive manufacturers have only been able. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – December 19th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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SafeAI raises $38 million funding to develop autonomous heavy equipment

Robotics Automation News

SafeAI, a developer of autonomous solutions for heavy equipment, has raised $38 million in its Series B round of funding with key investors including Builders VC, McKinley Management, George Kaiser Family Foundation, and Energy Innovation Capital. Additionally, Moog Inc joined the round as a strategic investor. SafeAI retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware […].

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Updated Temperature and Humidity Data Logger Launched

Metrology

Extech’s new 42280A series temperature and humidity data logger features a number of notable enhancements over the company’s highly successful legacy model to ensure even higher performance and capability levels. The post Updated Temperature and Humidity Data Logger Launched appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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From Human Resources to a Moldmaker Card Game: The Most-Viewed MMT Chats of 2022

Mold Making Technology

(top left) Marion Wells, Founder, Human Asset Management, (top right) MMT Editorial Director, Christina Fuges and Wayne Daniel, Director of Business Development, Canon Virginia, Inc. (bottom left) MMT Editorial Director, Christina Fuges and PlastiVan Educator, Mark Wolverton, (bottom right) Professor Steffen Ritter, Reutlingen University. Through our MMT Chats video series, I have had the pleasure of speaking with many amazing moldmaking industry professionals.

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U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Increase 7.6 Percent Over 2021

Metrology

October 2022 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $200.6 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT). This total, as reported by companies. The post U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Increase 7.6 Percent Over 2021 appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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YCM Technology Introduces New Sinker EDM

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: YCM Technology USA Inc. YCM Technology USA Inc. announces the latest in its lineup of machining solutions: the Exeron 316 Sinker EDM machine. The new release joins an array of machining solutions developed for die/mold and general-parts machining associated with medical equipment, automotive, aerospace, defense and energy applications.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

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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Photonis To Acquire Xenics – Leader in Infra-Red Imaging Solutions

Metrology

Photonis a global leader of highly differentiated technology for defence and industrial markets, held by HLD since 2021, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Xenics, The post Photonis To Acquire Xenics – Leader in Infra-Red Imaging Solutions appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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What are the different powers of injection molding machines?

Min-Hui

Generally speaking, injection molding machine manufacturers produce injection molding machines. From the energy consumption can choose a quantitative pump injection molding machine, variable pump injection molding machine, servo energy-saving injection molding machine, and all-electric injection molding machine. Currently, the power configuration of the injection molding machine is similar—the same system of the injection molding machine … What are the different powers of injection molding

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World’s Largest Non-Contact Robot Measuring Cell Inaugurated

Metrology

Together with its project partners, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, and precision metrology services provider a3Ds, the Siempelkamp Foundry recently presented the world’s largest non-contact robot measuring cell. As a world. The post World’s Largest Non-Contact Robot Measuring Cell Inaugurated appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Teardown: What’s Inside a DC Servo Motor?

Control.com

We know that servo motors are found inside machines that rely on precise motion with feedback to verify proper operation, but how do they work, and what makes them different from any other kind of motor?

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Poll: Which Shop Impressed You the Most in 2022?

Mold Making Technology

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Renatus Robotics launches automated robot warehouse system with ‘one-stop pick and pack’ technology

Robotics Automation News

Renatus Robotics has launched what it claims is “the world’s first automated robot warehouse system with ‘One-Stop Pick & Pack’ technology”. Renatus enables a single worker to perform picking, consolidating, and packing operations all in one stop, operations that have traditionally required workers and dedicated material handling equipment at each step.

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Aussie EV record breakers! Sunswift 7 goes 1000km on a single charge in world’s best time

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by UNSW Sydney. An Australian solar-powered electric car, designed and built solely by university students, has claimed a provisional Guinness World Record by going 1000km on a single charge in under 12 hours. The Sunswift 7 car, out of UNSW Sydney , posted a time of 11 hours 53.32 minutes for the distance at the Australian Automotive Research Centre (AARC) in Wensleydale, Victoria.