The Fabricator
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Canadian Kevin Stone takes an old-school approach to making his metal sculptures come to life, whether they be large “Game of Thrones” dragons, dinosaurs, or well-known public figures like Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Pittsburgh International Airport is teaming up with tech startup Ottonomy and its fully autonomous delivery robot – Ottobot – for a pilot project offering select passengers a contactless delivery system. Ottonomy is partnering with PIT’s xBridge Innovation Center, the airport’s tech proving ground for technologies and startups that provide solutions for the industry and beyond. […].
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Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Earlier this month, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) opened its two-day Australian Manufacturing Innovation Showcase at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne. Manufacturers’ Monthly attended the event and spoke with three Australian innovation success stories. On display were the innovative outcomes of over 40 collaborative manufacturing research and development (R&D) projects between ambitious Australian businesses and research organisations, including 13 leading
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Molds and inserts made of a remelted special steel grade can dissipate the process heat from the mold surface within a shorter time. Photo Credit, all images: Swiss Steel USA. A tool steel quenched and tempered to 45 HRC offers a combination of high thermal conductivity, thermal fatigue resistance and good wear resistance, making this specialty steel particularly suitable for applications such as low-pressure die casting, high-pressure die casting (for the gate runner and biscuit area) and plast
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Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Collect&Go, Colruyt Group’s online shopping service, is currently testing the state-of-the-art technology: an autonomous vehicle built by the Estonian technology company Clevon that combines remote teleoperation with advanced autopilot functionality. The aim is to find out what such a vehicle can mean for Collect&Go in a rapidly changing e-commerce context.
Metrology
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance has announced that it is now working together with the Labs Network Industrie (LNI) 4.0 e.V. – a fast growing network of more than 45. The post Open Industry 4.0 Alliance and Labs Network Industrie 4.0 Work Together For Digital Transformation appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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Plastics Today
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
These schools offer some of the best programs in the country to prepare students for a well-compensated, motivating career in the plastics industry.
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has unveiled over $1.1 million in new funding for projects spearheaded at the University of Southern Queensland. . Judi Zielke, CEO of ARC, unveiled the $221 million federal funding as part of the centre’s Discovery Projects scheme. . The scheme seeks to back individual researchers or research teams in innovating and building the new knowledge essential for a knowledge-based economy. .
Control.com
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
The use of automation and robotics is expected to increase as more companies nearshore their operations, pushing businesses to partner with educational establishments and provide training to prepare the workforce.
Expo21xx
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Fagor Automation and its digitization platform Fagor Digital Suite aim to support customers in the digitization process of their production plants. The demand for Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is fueled in two ways: […]. The post Fagor Digital Suite enables its customers efficiently digitize their production plants appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.
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70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
MassRobotics – in partnership with Festo, Mitsubishi Electric, Novanta and Mitre – has announced the participants in the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Cohort II. The selected companies are: Acumino; Robot on Rails; Able Human Motion; Andromeda Robotics; Unlimited Robotics; Maestro Surgical Robotics; and Zeta Surgical. The Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst is designed and led by […].
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Media Release by the Queensland Government. Biopharmaceuticals company Aegros will build a new $352 million manufacturing facility in Greater Springfield thanks to support from the Palaszczuk Government’s Invested in Queensland program. . Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick said plasma therapeutics company Aegros, currently based in Sydney, will establish its global headquarters and a new advanced production facility at BioPark Australia. .
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Truck accidents are the most deadly form of motor vehicle accidents in the US today, with more than 4,000 people killed and tens of thousands injured annually. They are also the most expensive form of motor vehicle accident due to the large size and weight of the vehicles involved. Despite the inherent dangers, there are […].
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Media Release by Monash University. Australian consumers are rejecting the throwaway culture, instead snapping up sustainable options, according to new research from Monash University. A report released by Monash Business School’s Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) research unit has found that Australian consumers want sustainable products and are increasingly looking for more environmentally conscious shopping options.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Flexiv, a maker of general-purpose robotics solutions, has collaborated with internationally renowned artist Stavros Didakis in the creation of his latest art installation, Xenoforms. As an academic, researcher, and artist, Professor Didakis’ work focuses primarily on technological futures with a particular emphasis on architectural augmentation, sensorial interfaces and technological frameworks as extensions of human environments. […].
The Guardian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Call for semiconductor industry plan to be published urgently to help keep Britain in global supply chain The UK is missing out on a wave of investment and falling behind other countries in the fast-growing semiconductor industry because of a lack of support from the government, MPs have warned. The government should urgently publish a long-delayed semiconductor strategy, and also look to create partnerships with allies to try to ensure the UK remains part of the semiconductor supply chain, acco
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Trading bots are software programs that automate trades. Instead of a trader sitting at their computer all day, waiting for the optimal moment to make a trade, they can use a bot to do the hard work for them. Is this advantageous? Let’s find out. Crypto Markets are Extremely Volatile The rise, fall, rise… and […].
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Media Release Austrtalian Made. With Christmas just four weeks away, the Australian Made Campaign is calling on shoppers to keep Aussie makers and growers front of mind this festive season by buying products certified with the iconic green and gold kangaroo. Launching its annual ‘Christmas Crackers’ campaign, Australian Made has teamed up with TV presenter, media personality and entrepreneur Shelley Craft to encourage Aussies to ‘make it a great Aussie Christmas’ by purchasing locally made and g
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This guidebook discusses how small/medium manufacturers have implemented Smart Manufacturing initiatives and realized benefits such as increased productivity as well as higher levels of coordination and speed within the enterprise and supply chain.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Japan is known as a hub of automotive markets. The big giants in the automotive industry like Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan are from Japan. In developing countries, there is a great demand for Japanese as well as Chinese cars because they are fuel efficient. The main challenge that people face in developing countries is […].
The Guardian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Troubled startup battery maker formally abandons long-shot plan to build 60GWh plant in Quebec Battery startup Britishvolt has formally abandoned a long-shot plan to build a second factory in Canada, as it focuses on securing new funding for its struggling UK project. Britishvolt’s main project is an attempt to build a factory near Blyth in north-east England capable of producing batteries with a capacity of 30 gigawatt hours (30GWh) every year.
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Mouser Electronics, a new product introduction distributor with a wide selection of semiconductors and electronic components, has released the final remaining 2022 episode of its Empowering Innovation Together program. The new instalment delves into recent developments in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which has led to new enhancements and cutting-edge applications across a number of industries. […].
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
ACCIONA Energia , a global energy giant, has announced its plans to develop a massive $2 billion wind project in Queensland. . The new 1,000 MW Herries Range Wind Farm will be located within the MacIntyre Wind Precinct, west of Warwick, and is expected to be the largest onshore wind project in the world. . The new facility will bring the precinct’s value to $4 billion and the total amount of renewable energy to 2,000 MW— enough to power approximately 1.4 million Queensland households. .
Speaker: Kristin Hess - Senior Product Marketing Manager, Drift; Will Lyon - Head of Vertical Marketing, 6sense
The past three years have forced nearly every industry to rethink their prospect and customer engagement strategy. But while we’ve all been thrust into digital transformation, we haven’t all made the transition efficiently. Now that we know digital selling is the new norm, how can we ensure our website is doing as much of the leg work as possible for us - even in the midst of economic challenges?
Robotics Automation News
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
You have probably heard about all of the money that you can save by using online car auctions. So, if you are from Los Angeles, you may have been looking for online Los Angeles auctions. However, for some consumers, getting started with online auto auctions can be daunting. Online auto auctions can be confusing and […].
Metrology
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Read a summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. Data Driven World Demands New Definition Standards At a recent meeting of scientists meeting in Versailles, The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – November 28th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Seven Tasmanian businesses have received a total of $619,000 in funding as part of the Tasmanian government’s Advanced Manufacturing Accelerating Growth Program (AMAGP). . The grant program, which is now in its third round , seeks to encourage advanced manufacturers to invest in new equipment that will help them grow into new markets or expand in current ones. .
Metrology
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Dimensional Control Systems (DCS), software developer of dimensional quality and SPC software, has announced that Michael Ulicny has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer. John Mathieson, founder of. The post Dimensional Control Systems Appoints CEO Successor appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Speaker: Gary Mintchell, Founder of The Manufacturing Connection
In a world where new technology keeps popping up out of nowhere, it's easy to think that this new tech can solve any and all your manufacturing challenges. This is a dangerous assumption because thoughtless reliance on technology can become a liability. Yes, tech does makes work easier and faster, but we've learned in recent decades that projects can still fail if the new technology being used doesn't bring manufacturing, business, and go-to-market strategies together.
Control Engineering
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Learning Objectives. Danimer Scientific partnered with Hargrove Controls + Automation to help them bring their R&D laboratory process online by retrofitting an existing facility in Kentucky. A lack of documentation and technical challenges caused problems during the retrofit process. There was also high demand for the company’s resin product, which caused additional challenges for meeting the deadline.
Metrology
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Electronic test equipment specialist Electro Rent has launched its high-performance, easy-to-use IoT tracker, helping businesses track test and measurement assets across their field services. The new device is ideal for. The post Effective Asset Location and Management With IoT Tracker appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Min-Hui
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
How to buy an injection molding machine? The primary factors for selecting the type, specification, and brand of injection molding machine include mold, product, plastic, molding requirements, etc. The scale (width, height, thickness), weight, special design, etc., of the mold required for plastic products. The type and quantity of plastic products (single raw material or … How to choose and maintain injection molding machine?
Metrology
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Electric vehicles contain many electronic components that emit radio-frequency interference which may have a negative impact on the vehicle performance and driving experience. To ease and speed up the development. The post Collaboration To Automate and Speed Up EMC Tests Under Real Driving Conditions appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR
From limited visibility and a lack of real-time data to a lack of agility and responsiveness to changing market conditions, there's no shortage of difficulties that today's supply chain professionals can encounter. What can be done to not only address these challenges, but overcome them? Supply chains need tools that elevate decision-making and boost ROI as well as respond effectively to demand fluctuations, customer preferences, and competition.
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