Automation World
JANUARY 6, 2025
By integrating advanced safety systems and continuously refining related protocols, companies can prioritize the safety of their workers while also protecting their equipment.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 6, 2025
The third-generation Serve Robot is designed to be more rugged, safer, and capacious. Source: Serve Robotics Serve Robotics Inc. today said it secured $86 million in December, bringing its total gross proceeds raised in 2024 to $167 million. The Redwood City, Calif.-based autonomous delivery company said it now has enough financial runway through the end of 2026.
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SMMT
JANUARY 6, 2025
New car registrations reach 1.953 million in 2024 with market up 2.6% year on year. EVs take record annual volume and market share at 19.6%, but figure still below mandated levels. Private consumer demand contracts to levels last seen in pandemic with just one in 10 private buyers going electric in 2024. Industry welcomes review of mandate regulation but warns current demand will not deliver ambition without government support.
MRPEasy
JANUARY 6, 2025
Innovative cable fastener and power tool manufacturer Grays Clip implemented MRP software before their product even hit the market. Now, the system helps them ensure high product quality, efficient planning, and full traceability. MRPeasy is just easy to wrap your head around, says Julie Gray, Co-Owner. Its a nice, simple, and clearly laid out system. […] The post Dragons Den Winners Manufacture Confidently Thanks to MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.
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In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 6, 2025
Image: AdobeStock/osefkubes Australias most remote locations are set to benefit from the latest investment under the Australian Governments National Reconstruction Fund. Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic welcomed the $25 million investment in Myriota, a South Australian-based satellite telecommunications company. This investment will create 100 highly skilled jobs in South Australia including engineers, software and hardware developers, and data networking and satellite communications p
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SMMT
JANUARY 6, 2025
Number of new light commercial vehicles joining UK roads up 3.0% to 351,834 units in 2024. More demand for new vans but fewer 4x4s and pick-ups registered as double-cab tax hike looms. 2024 EV share static at 6.3% despite near 20% uplift in choice of zero emission models. Review of regulation must urgently reflect van-specific barriers to growing EV uptake.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 6, 2025
Deere & Co. today announced four new products at CES 2025. The biggest announcement is the addition of full autonomy to the 9 Series tractors, the largest and most powerful tractors in the John Deere portfolio. The Moline, Ill.-based company also released a fully autonomous sprayer for orchards, announced pilot testing of an autonomous articulating dump truck (ADT) for mining operations, and launched an all-electric, fully autonomous commercial mower that will be released later this year.
Automation World
JANUARY 6, 2025
By integrating advanced safety systems and continuously refining related protocols, companies can prioritize the safety of their workers while also protecting their equipment.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
JANUARY 6, 2025
CNC machining outsourcing is a widely adopted strategy by businesses looking to optimize manufacturing processes while reducing costs. Whether for prototyping or high-volume production, outsourcing provides access to expertise, advanced equipment, and cost-effective solutions. Whether you're a small startup or a large-scale manufacturer, outsourcing your CNC machining requirements can help optimize production.
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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.
DO Supply
JANUARY 6, 2025
In industrial automation, choosing the appropriate drive is essential to maximize efficiency and accuracy. Mitsubishi’s MDS-D and MDS-C1 drives have unique characteristics that are designed to meet different application requirements. The MDS-D is perfect for complicated operations because of its sophisticated features, which include extensive safety functions and high-resolution encoders.
Automation Mag
JANUARY 6, 2025
Hammond Manufacturing Company’s Electrical Enclosures Division is enhancing its market presence in Western Canada with two significant partnerships. Effective January 6, it is adding sales agentsElectra Sales and TMC Sales. The company shares in a press statement that these firms were selected based on their excellent, longstanding industry reputation and existing complementary product lines.
Control.com
JANUARY 6, 2025
The purpose of LOTO is to create a method of reducing the chance that a worker will be exposed to hazardous energy. Its important for companies to establish an SOP for standardized LOTO practice.
Fastener News Desk
JANUARY 6, 2025
Gerard Quaid Appointed Managing Director at PennEngineering Fastening Technologies (Europe) FOR RELEASE 6th January 2025 Galway 6th January 2025: PennEngineering Fastening Technologies (Europe) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerard (Ger) Quaid as the new Managing Director of PEM Europe, effective immediately. Quaid takes on the role with a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to continuing the companys legacy of innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric solut
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The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 6, 2025
NexAIoT, a developer of AI-driven industrial automation technologies and a subsidiary of Nexcom International, is showcasing its second-generation autonomous mobile robot (AMR), the NexMOV-2. The company says its new AMR represents cutting-edge advancements in intelligent mobility and modular design. The global mobile robot platform market is projected to grow from an estimated $2.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 6, 2025
The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association has changed the name of its Nuts, BoltsandThingamajigs charitable foundation to SparkForce, The FMA Foundation.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 6, 2025
Regardless of whether you believe in global warming or the various outlandish claims some environmentalists make, me personally, Ive noticed that, over the course of my lifetime, the weather has become more and more crazy.
Mold Making Technology
JANUARY 6, 2025
In late September, Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina, leaving destruction in its wake. One mold shop that faced the storm was Western Carolina Tool and Mold , led by Gabe English. I invited Gabe to share his journey of recovery, from the immediate aftermath to rebuilding operations and ensuring his team’s safety and livelihood. Gabe described the shock of waking up to devastation after a beautiful day, his initial thought being, “What can I do for someone now?
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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 6, 2025
Roborock, a provider of home robotics, used the ongoing CES event to launch the Saros Z70, which it describes as the worlds first mass-produced robot vacuum cleaner equipped with an OmniGrip intelligent and foldable robotic arm. And at first glance, I thought, Why didnt I think of that? Its a brilliant idea.
E&T
JANUARY 6, 2025
Amazons satellite operation Project Kuiper founded by Jeff Bezos plans to launch a broadband service in the UK, which will compete directly with Elon Musks Starlink.
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 6, 2025
Spiro Robotics, a medical device innovator based in the Bay Area, has announced the successful completion of its first-in-human trial for the Spiro-Vista, a groundbreaking image-guided tracheal intubation device designed to revolutionize difficult airway management. Out of an estimated 30 million tracheal intubations performed annually in the United States, 6 million are difficult.
E&T
JANUARY 6, 2025
The UKs historic canals provide an increasingly valuable role in cooling the UKs cities while providing water security and flood protection, a report has found.
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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
Robotics Automation News
JANUARY 6, 2025
Serve Robotics, an autonomous delivery company, has raised gross proceeds of $86 million during December 2024, bringing total gross proceeds raised in 2024 to $167 million. Since its spinout from Uber in 2021, the Company has secured approximately $220 million in total funding.
Automation Mag
JANUARY 6, 2025
Hexagon is acquiring 3D Systems Geomagic suite of interoperable software packages, which are used to create high-quality 3D models from multiple sources, including laser scanning. The Geomagic suite, which includes products such as Design X, Control X, Freeform and Wrap, is capable of automating the processing of 3D scan data to build digital models from physical objects, which can then reportedly be used to generate history-based parametric CAD models for use in product manufacturing.
E&T
JANUARY 6, 2025
The National Grid has abandoned plans to roll out new designs for its electricity pylons, because of their high cost and noise complaints from local residents, the Telegraph has reported.
Robotics Business Review
JANUARY 6, 2025
Robotics investments topped $7.4 billion for the month of October 2024, the result of 77 funding rounds. The investment total was led by Waymo’s $5.6 billion raise , which is the largest single round of the year through November. October’s total was the largest through the first 10 months of the year. The previous monthly high was the $3.7 billion raised in September 2024.
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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.
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 6, 2025
Made Smarter Adoption North West, the digital technology adoption programme, has secured an additional 230,000 to help more SME manufacturers access transformational technology.
The Fabricator
JANUARY 6, 2025
The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAI FEF) is accepting applications for the 2025 Matt Heuertz Scholarship Program. Over the past several years, the program has awarded more than $100,000 to students who are currently enrolled in programs that could.
Manufacturing Management
JANUARY 6, 2025
All 14 colleagues from Teesside and Skinningrove were offered permanent jobs with British Steel following their apprenticeships.
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