Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 3, 2025
From left to right: NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter, Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid, and Waymo’s latest autonomous vehicle. | Source: NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, and Waymo With 2024 in the rearview mirror, we’re looking back at some of the biggest robotics trends of the year. While the year was full of exciting innovations and new technologies, we also saw the industry weather dips in funding and slower sales.
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 3, 2025
OPSWAT Acquires Leader in Advanced Data Diode Technology to Strengthen Cyber Defenses for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity was a top topic for the past couple of years. I anticipate it being a top topic for the foreseeable future. One sub-trend has been market consolidation through acquisition. This news concerns OPSWAT acquiring Fend Inc. to broaden their offering in the Data Diode technology space.
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Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 3, 2025
Humanoid robots are getting more agile and potentially more useful. LimX Dynamics Inc. today released a video (see above). It shows a full-sized humanoid lying down, doing parallel squats, rotating at the waist, and lifting itself into a standing position by rotating its legs in a way that human hips cannot. “With ongoing advancements in system engineering, @LimXDynamics full-size humanoid robot features a hollow actuator design and high torque-density actuators, enabling full-body balanc
The Guardian Manufacturing
JANUARY 3, 2025
Factory closures highlight the turbulent shift to a green economy, exposing political challenges and the urgent need for a equitable move to net zero One of the biggest political battles of the future began to take shape in 2024, yet it did not centre on Westminster. Instead, try Grangemouth in central Scotland, Port Talbot in south Wales and Luton in the south of England.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) and DHL Supply Chain have taken a significant step towards transforming freight transportation with the launch of autonomous operations in the United States. The operations will be enabled by the purpose-built, production-ready Volvo VNL Autonomous which is powered by the Aurora Driver.
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E&T
JANUARY 3, 2025
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques (Fraunhofer FHR) in Germany have proven that passive radar using signals from satellite mega-constellations are suitable for avalanche detection.
Automation World
JANUARY 3, 2025
Are you familiar with the key strategies involved in legacy machinery optimization? Find out with this quiz.
E&T
JANUARY 3, 2025
While Tesla dominates the electric vehicle (EV) market, Chinas BYD has reported that it sold more pure electric cars than Tesla in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Control.com
JANUARY 3, 2025
Behold Weidmller's Powercrimper Vario, a semi-automated electric crimping machine designed for efficiency, flexibility, and safety in panel building. It ensures perfect, reliable connections.
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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
Industry Week
JANUARY 3, 2025
Navigating the global economy is increasingly complex, but there are ways to simplify doing business.
Automation Mag
JANUARY 3, 2025
Zebra Technologies is acquiring Photoneo , a developer and manufacturer of 3D machine vision solutions. The company shares in a press statement that this acquisition will further strengthen its presence in the fast-growing 3D segment of the machine vision market. Zebra Technologies explains that combining Photoneos 3D machine vision solutions with Zebras advanced sensors, vendor-agnostic software and AI-based image processing capabilities will allow customers to benefit from an expanded portfoli
Industry Week
JANUARY 3, 2025
The decision was left with Biden after a U.S. government panel failed to reach a consensus in late December on whether U.S. Steel's acquisition by Nippon Steel threatened Washington's national security.
E&T
JANUARY 3, 2025
A lidar-equipped robot that can create detailed 3D models of its surroundings has been developed by researchers who believe it could be used to assess areas deemed too dangerous for humans.
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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.
Industry Week
JANUARY 3, 2025
Navigating the global economy is increasingly complex, but there are ways to simplify doing business.
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 3, 2025
Dr John Lazar CBE FREng, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, has received a Knighthood in His Majesty The Kings New Year Honours List for services to engineering and technology.
MRPEasy
JANUARY 3, 2025
Inventory carrying costs can quietly drain your profits. Knowing what these costs areand how to reduce themcan make a big difference for your business. In this guide, well explain inventory carrying cost, how to calculate it, and share simple strategies to help you save money and boost your bottom line. What is inventory carrying cost? […] The post What Is Inventory Carrying Cost And How to Reduce It?
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 3, 2025
Zebra Technologies, a digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, announced it intends to acquire Photoneo, a developer and manufacturer of 3D machine vision solutions.
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
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 3, 2025
Bombardier has announced the addition of Bettina Fetzer to its board of directors. Fetzer is vice-president of digital and communications at MercedesBenz AG. She joined the company in 2004, and after working in various positions within Daimler AG and its subsidiaries, she became head of global communications at MercedesBenz in 2015. Thereafter, she was appointed youngest vice-president at MercedesBenz in 2018 and became the first female chief marketing officer of the company.
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 3, 2025
The UK Manufacturing PMI dropped to 47.0 in December, an 11-month low, indicating a deepening sector downturn.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 3, 2025
Multimatic, a global enterprise that supplies components, systems, and engineering services to the automotive industry, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in PKM Consulting, a supplier and service provider of advanced racing dampers. PKM Consulting is joining Multimatic as an autonomous division of its Special Vehicle Operations Group and will reportedly become responsible for all racing damper operations by 2027, with full support from Multimatic and complete access to its res
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 3, 2025
JCB has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment from His Majesty King Charles III as manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment.
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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
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 3, 2025
Richardson International, headquartered in Winnipeg, is undertaking a significant expansion project at its South Sioux City, Nebraska oat mill and processing facility. The investment will reportedly more than double the sites granola packaging capabilities, enabling the company to increase production and better meet evolving customer needs. According to the company, the project will incorporate the latest advancements in automation technology.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 3, 2025
Kurimoto Ltd. has introduced a three-roll bending machine that simplifies plate metal bending to fabricate cylindrical parts in one-third the typical operating time.
Canadian Manufacturing
JANUARY 3, 2025
Universal Matter recently concluded an equity financing round of up to USD $20 million led by NewTech Investment Holdings and joined by Westlake Innovations, a subsidiary of Westlake Corporation, and others, opening up new global collaboration opportunities. The investment will be instrumental for enabling the company to expand its graphene-based dispersions capacity which will be deployed for servicing both existing and new customers in its target markets.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 3, 2025
Antes de iniciar su carrera como consultor de manufactura esbelta, Gary Conner pas aos en un taller de chapa metlica de precisin. Las lecciones en el departamento de prensas de hace tantos aos se siguen aplicando actualmente.
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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.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Denso and onsemi are strengthening their long-term relationship to support the procurement of autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies. For over 10 years, onsemi has been supplying Denso with the latest intelligent automotive sensors to enhance ADAS and AD performance.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 3, 2025
Discover how your organization stacks up in the current job market with insights from Steve Zerio, Partner at Triumph Partners and a member of FMAs Management Advisory Council. He will delve into the findings from FMA's 2024 Salary/Wage and Benefit Survey, highlighting emerging trends in.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Kuka robotic arms took centre stage at a spectacular rock concert performed by Stromae, whose shows have been described by music media as avant garde and immersive.
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