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Siemens acquires Altair Engineering

Design World

Altair Engineering began its journey in 1985 as a Detroit startup. Flash forward almost 40 years, the company has grown into a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), providing software and cloud solutions in simulation and analysis, data science and AI, and high-performance computing. Now, Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire… The post Siemens acquires Altair Engineering appeared first on Design World.

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AMSL Aero draw further investment from IP Group to develop VTOL aircraft

Manufacturer's Monthly

AMSL Aero’s Vertiia vertical take off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Image: BCDA/AMSL Aero AMSL Aero ‘s Vertiia aircraft attracted investment from IP Group Australia to support further development of the electric and zero-emissions vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, the Vertiia. The Vertiia takes off like a helicopter before changing to fly like a plane, which is a more efficient way of flying.

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AutomationDirect offers Schmersal 250 Series heavy-duty limit switches

Design World

AutomationDirect has added new Schmersal 250 series heavy-duty limit switches featuring rugged cast iron housings for the harshest environments. The selection includes models with side rotary levers with metal or plastic rollers, metal belt alignment rollers, and high-temperature models with metal rollers. The belt alignment switches prevent costly equipment damage by providing warning, alarm, or… The post AutomationDirect offers Schmersal 250 Series heavy-duty limit switches appeared firs

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Coca-Cola invests nearly $100 million in QLD manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: CCEP Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has officially opened an upgraded can line at its production site in Richlands, Queensland, supported by a multi-year $22.2 million investment. The upgraded can line caters for increasing consumer demand for canned beverages and allows CCEP to scale its local can production and to deliver beverages to Queenslanders.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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.

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RBR50 Spotlight: evoBot offers unique design for autonomous mobile robots

Robotics Business Review

Organization: Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 1981 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services evoBOT is the kind of robot that stands out the moment you look at it. Its unique and seemingly simple design doesn’t resemble any other autonomous mobile robot ( AMR ) on the market today.

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Ogura Industrial Corp wins gold in the 2024 LEAP Awards’ Mechanical category

Design World

The winners of the 2024 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday across several categories. This year’s winner in the Mechanical category is electromagnetic clutches and brakes manufacturer, Ogura Industrial Corp. GOLD Ogura Industrial Corp Power-Off Micro Clutch This brand-new product is an electromagnetic power-off clutch intended for low power consumption, small… The post Ogura Industrial Corp wins gold in the 2024 LEAP Awards’ Mechanica

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$2 million SA Gov’t expansion program to boost industry exports

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: MAGNIFIER/stock.adobe.com Applications are now open for the South Australian Government’s Global Expansion Program, with $2 million available over the next four years to boost industry exports. In the year to August 2024, $17.6 billion of South Australian goods were sold overseas, with a record $4.27 billion exported to China alone, up 46 per cent.

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Is Your Workholding Scary?

Fabricating & Metal Work

Don’t be spooked by old, outdated workholding As the autumn leaves fall and jack-o’-lanterns light up porches, a different kind of fright might lurk in your machine shop. No, it’s not a ghost or a goblin – it’s your workholding setup! But fear not; we’re here to shine a light on those dark corners and show you that workholding doesn’t have to be a nightmare.

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Distributing world-class enclosures with APS Industrial

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: APS Industrial Manufacturers’ Monthly recently sat down and spoke with APS Industrial, the national distributor for Rittal, to discuss enclosures for manufacturing sites. As the national distributor of Rittal products, APS Industrial offers bespoke and customisable enclosure solutions to a wide range of industrial applications across Australia, and manufacturing is no exception.

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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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Bigwave Robotics offers robotics as a service for hospitals

Robotics Business Review

An LG CLOi guide robot waiting for a patient in front of the respiratory examination room. | Source: Bigwave Robotics Bigwave Robotics Inc. this week launched its robot-as-a-service, or RaaS, model for hospitals. The Seoul, South Korea-based automation integrator said this marks a significant step toward the digital transformation of healthcare services.

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Orica cuts 95 per cent of particle emissions from Hunter Valley site

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: industrieblick/stock.adobe.com Orica has announced the completion of a major environmental improvement project to significantly reduce emissions of ammonium nitrate (AN) particulate from its Kooragang Island manufacturing site in the Hunter Valley. The project has involved retro-fitting the prill tower1 with an irrigated fibre-bed scrubber2 to capture particles of AN produced during the manufacturing process.

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Robotics Plus showcases multi-use autonomous vehicle for orchards and vineyards

Robotics Automation News

New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus showcased its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle for agriculture – Prospr – at the recent FIRA USA event.

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$4 million Gov’t investment to drive Australian battery innovation

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: xiaoliangge/stock.adobe.com Through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the government is investing $4 million to support new silicon anode technology that gives lithium-ion batteries much higher energy density. This higher energy density means future batteries could supply the same amount of power while being smaller, lighter and cheaper.

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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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Dual-entry card-edge connectors rated up to 150VACRMS

Design World

KYOCERA AVX expanded its line of vertical card-edge connectors with the release of the new 9159-800 Series dual-entry card-edge connectors — the industry’s first dual-entry card-edge connectors and the lowest-profile card-edge connectors in the KYOCERA AVX portfolio. Engineered to satisfy growing cross-market demand for card-edge connectors and persistent cross-market demand for compact, space-saving connectors, the new […] The post Dual-entry card-edge connectors rated up to 150VAC

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IBISWorld’s 2024 Top 100 Manufacturers’ List

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: bnenin/stock.adobe.com We are excited to announce the release of IBISWorld’s 2024 Top 100 Manufacturers List. These rankings highlights the leading manufacturers that are shaping industry standards and driving innovation across sectors. Packed with insightful data and trends, the 2024 list provides valuable benchmarks for understanding the landscape of manufacturing in Australia.

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The 2024 LEAP Awards winner for Switches & Sensors is Mobix Labs

Design World

The winners of the 2024 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday across several categories. This year’s winner in the Switches & Sensors category is fabless semiconductor company, Mobix Labs. GOLD Mobix Labs SP10T RF Switch Mobix Labs has introduced the industry’s first high-power single-pole/ten-throw (SP10T) RF switch for the land mobile […] The post The 2024 LEAP Awards winner for Switches & Sensors is Mobix Labs appeared first

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Exotec install 37 robots to process first orders at Auchan Luxembourg warehouse

Robotics Automation News

Auchan has become the first retailer in Luxembourg to use Exotec’s Skypod system in its Dudelange warehouse. To protect their leading position in Luxembourg, Auchan Retail Luxembourg has partnered with Exotec, an innovative developer and manufacturer of robotic systems for warehouse automation in 2023.

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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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Advantech partners with oToBrite to create low-latency AI for AMRs

Robotics Business Review

Advantech and oToBrite said their joint system will benefit industries from logistics to manufacturing. | Source: oToBrite oToBrite Electronics Inc. this week announced a strategic partnership with Advantech to co-develop high-performance and cost-effective perception for mobile robots. oToBrite will bring its experience with artificial intelligence, machine vision, and automotive-grade cameras, while Advantech will provide expertise with global industrial Internet of Things.

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Sabanto unveils ‘revolutionary’ autonomous farm vehicle at industry event

Robotics Automation News

Sabanto, a provider of autonomous agriculture technology, has showcased its “cutting-edge” Sabanto Steward autonomous farm vehicle at FIRA USA 2024, the premier event for autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions, which took place recently in Woodland, California.

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Full Circle Lithium signs U.S. distribution agreement for its fire extinguishing agent

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Full Circle Lithium Corp., a U.S.-based lithium products manufacturer, announces the signing of an initial distribution agreement with AEST Fire and Safety, marking a milestone in the Company’s efforts to commercialize its proprietary lithium-ion battery fire fighting agent – FCL-X. This distribution arrangement will see AEST market FCL-X across residential, industrial, and commercial settings and also into the first responder fire safety industry.

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Teen welder builds bench honoring Massachusetts bridge

The Fabricator

A Massachusetts teen built a bench that is practically a mini-replica of one of the area’s most famous attractions, the French King Bridge.

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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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Southwest Airline’s Inflight Bamboo Cup Creates a Stir

Plastics Today

Promoted as a plastic-eliminating “woohoo for bamboo” move, the switch makes a sustainability boo-boo.

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Tutorial: Using a Beckhoff IPC for Timing and Counting

Control.com

Timers and counters are two of the most important fundamental function blocks in automation programming. Learn how to use TwinCAT 3 to program and monitor these important function variables.

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Develco Products acquires Norwegian company Datek Smart Home to offer industry-leading hardware and software services

i4.0 today

Danish IoT technology provider Develco Products announces the strategic acquisition of Datek Smart Home, one of three divisions of the Norwegian company Datek. After working together on several projects, the transaction forms a natural next step to an even closer collaboration and accelerated growth. Together, the two companies offer dedicated white label IoT hardware and cloud services for smart energy, home care, and security providers in Europe and North America.

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The Latest in 3D Printing: Speed-Modulated Ironing and Acoustic Holograms

Control.com

Researchers are continually making developments in 3D printing, leading to advancements in the production of objects with different translucency and textures being printed at higher speeds and efficiencies.

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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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Ineos to Shut Down ABS Plant in Ohio

Plastics Today

Increased competition from foreign and domestic suppliers blamed for closure.

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FANUC to display industrial, collaborative robots for food and packaging

Robotics Business Review

A CRX-20iA/L robot slides a tray of cookies onto a rack. | Source: FANUC FANUC America plans to showcase its latest packaging and processing innovations in Booth N-5332 next week at Pack Expo in Chicago. From food-grade collaborative robots to stainless industrial robots, it claimed it will demonstrate uninterrupted speed, reliability, accuracy, and dexterity—all while maintaining food safety—in real-world applications.

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Teen welder builds bench honoring iconic Massachusetts bridge

The Fabricator

A Massachusetts teen built a bench that is practically a mini-replica of one of the area’s most famous attractions, the French King Bridge.

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