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What Makes Analog Reality the Optimal Choice

Automation World

Despite the advancements in digital control, analog solutions may still be the optimal choice for specific high-speed, continuous processes in industrial automation.

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Micro-Epsilon’s optoNCDT 1900 Series enables profile measurement of tires

Design World

Laser sensors from the optoNCDT 1900 series are used to 100% inspect the radial and lateral runout of tires for cars and aircraft before they are fitted. Two sensors measure perpendicular to the tires to be tested. The sensor connection is made via the IF2008PCIe interface module, which assigns the encoder values of the rotation… The post Micro-Epsilon’s optoNCDT 1900 Series enables profile measurement of tires appeared first on Design World.

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UR survey shows 48% of manufacturers plan to invest in AI

Robotics Business Review

The UR survey showed companies are increasingly using AI and machine learning, and digitalization, in their businesses. | Source: Universal Robots The artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $407 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 37.3%, according to Forbes. To shed light on this growing market, Universal Robots A/S, or UR, recently asked nearly 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe how they use the technology and how they plan to invest in the future.

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‘These ideas are incredibly popular’: what is degrowth and can it save the planet?

The Guardian Manufacturing

The post-growth movement says GDP is the wrong way to measure progress and we need a radical economic rewiring In the run-up to the UK general election, the Labour party’s central offer to the public was a “laser-like” focus on economic growth. Its leader, Keir Starmer, promised to “take the brakes off Britain” and repeatedly said “ensuring economic growth will be fundamental”.

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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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The City of Vallejo adds three more RC Mowers to its fleet

Robotics Business Review

The City of Vallejo, Calif., credits RC Mowers’ remotely operated robotic mowers for helping solve some of the maintenance department’s labor and safety problems. | Source: RC Mowers The City of Vallejo, Calif., aims to keep its maintenance workers safe and its more than 8,000 acres of land protected from potential fire hazards. To do so, the city decided to add three more remote-controlled robotic mowers from RC Mowers to its fleet this season. “Our team spends a great deal of our w

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Solix robot’s self-refueling station extends time in the field

Robotics Business Review

The new Solix docking station support the Solix robot by autonomously refilling chemicals in field. | Credit: Solinftec Brazilian robotics company Solinftec introduced its autonomous Solix agricultural spraying robot a little over a year ago. As its name might imply, Solix uses onboard solar power. It is designed for cultivation missions including plant scouting and targeted spraying.

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SMC Introduces Plug-in Solenoid Valve With Top-Ported Design

Control.com

SMC's new compact solenoid valve expands the modular plug-in series with a new top-ported design for simplified installation and expanded flexibility.

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ABB, NVIDIA, DHL, Teradyne to discuss state of robotics at RoboBusiness

Robotics Business Review

Robotics is inherently challenging because it requires inputs across disciplines, from mechatronics and electrical engineering to software and artificial intelligence. Predicting the future of robotics innovation is also difficult, because it is subject to numerous technical hurdles, as well as investor and market pressures. A keynote panel at RoboBusiness , which will be on Oct. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif., will sift through the hype and promise of robotics. “I look forward to learni

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Behind the Scenes: The Making of SICK Sensor Technology

Control.com

Every element of your life–your food, your car, your house–everything is made with processes that use sensors. Join us as we visit the SICK facility, where many of these sensing products are made.

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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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Sydney company awarded contract for landing craft bow ramp

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Navantia Australia Navantia Australia has awarded Sydney based Halliday Engineering, a contract for manufacturing the replacement bow ramps for the Canberra class Amphibious Assault ship (LHD) Landing Craft (LLC). Halliday Engineering have collaborated with Navantia Australia’s Melbourne based engineering team for the design enhancement of the LLC ramps.

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Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics Cooperate to Streamline Robotic Innovation

Control.com

The first fruits of the Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics partnership will be demonstrated at IMTS 2024. They intend to expand CNC automation to deliver quality to their customers.

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RBW SportsandClassics to establish new facility in Virginia

The Fabricator

RBW SportsandClassics, a U.K.-based manufacturer of hand-built electric classic sports cars, will invest $8 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Danville, Va., creating 144 jobs.

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New grants set to help manufactures adopt energy efficiency capabilities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: moodboard/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government has announced a new grant round available to support manufacturing businesses install energy efficient equipment and systems and drive down input costs. Manufacturers across Queensland are being encouraged to take advantage of increased funding to introduce more energy efficient equipment, lighting or processes as part of their operations.

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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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Tethys Robotics launches robot for automated underwater inspections

Robotics Automation News

Tethys Robotics, a Swiss startup in underwater robotics, has launched its latest product: Tethys ONE, an ROV/AUV hybrid designed for automated precision underwater inspections, even in the harshest conditions.

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Lightforce Group cements its role as a defence manufacturer

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Lightforce Group In July this year, Lightforce Group announced that it had supplied 120 advanced and customisable night vision and thermal imaging systems to the ADF’s Dismounted Combat Program whilst also providing ‘train-the-trainer’ instruction in the use of this world-leading military kit. This development is just another in a series of contract wins for the Adelaide headquartered global business after it announced its intentions in 2017 to formally enter the defence manufacturing m

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Marketing Strategies for Manufacturers: How Building Community Helps Build Your Business

NIST

Networking and community building should be part of your mix when marketing for manufacturers. Read our blog to learn why.

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New $7.1 million QLD training hub focused on train manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Washburn/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government will build a new $7.1 million Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Maryborough to give local workers the skills needed to fill training gaps. The skills and training hub will have a strong focus on upskilling more workers to support Queensland’s investment in train manufacturing. Manufacturing minister Glenn Butcher and assistant minister Bruce Saunders joined Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) for the announcement. “Queensland

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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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AI Unveiled: Decoding the Future with Cisco

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

To discover how Cisco is paving the way to unlock the power of AI, join us for our upcoming AI Unveiled customer online seminar series.

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Nominations open for 2024 Endeavour Awards

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Endeavour Awards Presented annually by Manufacturers’ Monthly, the Endeavour Awards recognise outstanding achievements and advancements in manufacturing. The 2024 Awards Gala will take place on the 7 November in Melbourne. Nominations for the 2024 Endeavour Awards are now open and will remain accessible until 20 September 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

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The Future of Data Center Operations Is Here: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Traditional data center operations fall short of meeting today's challenges and opportunities of modernizing IT infrastructure across hybrid clouds and edge environments. To move ahead, operations teams can work smarter, not harder, by adopting infrastructure lifecycle management as a service with Cisco Intersight.

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Cloud ERP – A Facelift for Your Legacy Systems

Seeburger

We all agree – old doesn’t necessarily mean “bad.” This is particularly true for ERP systems that have been in use for many years. Many of these systems are based on legacy software that has long been integral to company-wide IT and resource management.

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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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Unleashing the Power of AI in the Enterprise

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco is making AI a reality today for a diverse range of customers. From the largest hyperscalers and enterprises to the smallest businesses and public organizations, we understand that each customer’s AI journey is unique.

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Kivnon partners with Machine Concepts to deliver tailored automation solutions for manufacturing and logistics

Automation Mag

Kivnon, a global provider of mobile robotics and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), is strategically partnering with Machine Concepts, a specialist in custom machinery design and automation solutions. The collaboration reportedly aims to deliver tailored automation solutions across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics, with a focus on addressing specific operational needs in North America.

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Cisco Support Services Enters its GenAI Era

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Cisco shares a first look into its AI-enhanced support capabilities already available to Cisco engineers, customers, and partners. Cisco shares a first look into their AI-enhanced support capabilities already available to Cisco engineers, customers, and partners.

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Olive Stones Pitted as Carbon-neutral Composite Fillers

Plastics Today

The byproduct of olive oil production can deliver texture, grip, and mechanical strength in automotive and other applications.

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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.

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Walmart installs drinks-making robot from Richtech Robotics

Robotics Automation News

Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, has installed its advanced robotic beverage system, ADAM, at a One Kitchen in a Rockford, Illinois Walmart. This milestone marks the second installation as part of a planned rollout across 240 One Kitchen locations in the US.

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PTI Engineered Plastics Nearly Triples Cleanroom Molding Capacity

Plastics Today

More than two dozen new injection molding machines have been installed in the Class 8 cleanroom.

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MassRobotics launches second robotics accelerator offering $100,000 per company

Robotics Automation News

MassRobotics, a Boston, US-based independent robotics innovation hub, has launched its second MassRobotics Accelerator, in partnership with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech). Following the success of the inaugural program, the upcoming accelerator will continue to support and advance robotics entrepreneurs with bespoke programming, individual mentorship, and immersion in the world-class MassRobotics ecosystem.