Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D digital twin software, users can identify potential control issues preemptively, saving valuable time and resources during implementation. | Source: Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces (APIs) into its Emulate3D digital twin software. Rockwell Automation said this integration will enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence (AI) and physics-based simulation technology.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image: Soonthorn/stock.adobe.com A recent public address underscored the role that regions like the Hunter play in revitalising Australia’s manufacturing. Announced in the Federal Budget 2024/25, the $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia investment package aims to secure industrial benefits and enhance the nation’s global economic standing through a transition to Net Zero.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Trio Motion Technology has launched Motion-PLC, a new class of machine controller that combines motion, robotics, and logic. Motion-PLC provides Trio’s advanced motion control performance with the functionality and simplicity of a PLC to reduce the cost and complexity of machine design. The new controller combines multi-axis motion control and IEC language programming with Trio’s… The post Trio launches Motion-PLC to reduce cost and complexity of machine design appeared first on Design Wor

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image: Capral Aluminium Capral has successfully trialled the recycled-content billet supplied by Rio Tinto at Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL), using 50 to 100 tonnes of post-production aluminium scrap from its Bremer Park extrusion plant in Southeast Queensland. The scrap was remelted and cast into billets, resulting in a new product with a minimum of 20 per cent recycled content.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

AJAX — The Ontario government says they are building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities, marking a milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see substantial job creation and investment in the growing EV and EV battery manufacturing sector, these new charging stations hope to provide

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Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Rockwell Automation is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces into its Emulate3D digital twin software to enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation technology. Rockwell explains in a press statement that digital twins enhance equipment development and control testing through simulation models and emulation, reducing startup time and risk.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image: James Arup/stock.adobe.com The WA Government is inviting small to medium enterprises from the defence and space sectors to submit an expression of interest to attend Avalon 2025 as either a Co-exhibitor or Rover. The Avalon Australian International Airshow is a global business, defence and aviation event, attracting senior aerospace, defence and civil aviation industry, military and government decision-makers from around the world. “Western Australia’s defence industry contin

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Brightpick’s Autopickers automate both mobile manipulation and each picking tasks. | Source: Brightpick Brightpick today announced that it has raised an additional $12 million in a mix of equity and debt funding. The company said it will primarily use the new funding to support the deployment of robots and artificial intelligence in the U.S., which is expected to generate 50% of its revenue in 2024.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image: CSIRO Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has announced the appointment of Dr Jen Taylor as executive director of Future Industries. In this role, Dr Taylor will help drive innovation across multiple areas, including health, agriculture, biosecurity and manufacturing. On announcing the appointment, CSIRO chief executive Dr Doug Hilton said Taylor had an impressive track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovation across a broad spectrum of agricultural researc

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Wi-Fi 7 offers faster speeds, lower latency, and enhanced performance, enabling businesses to handle growing data demands and support advanced applications like AR, IoT, and telemedicine. The convergence of Wi-Fi 7 and 5G, along with OpenRoaming, ensures seamless, reliable connectivity across industries, improving operational efficiency and customer experiences.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Aheadd® CP1 fan blade printed using laser powder bed fusion. The part, produced on a Velo3D Sapphire printer, measures 300 mm in diameter and is shown in its as-printed condition. With weight-reduction being a priority for industries such as motorsports and aerospace, many manufacturers have recently turned to the lightweight aluminum-silicon-magnesium based alloys, such as F357 and AlSi10Mg, when 3D printing parts for everything from race cars to rockets.

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Motion Control Tips

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Trio Motion Technology has launched Motion-PLC, a new class of machine controller that combines motion, robotics, and logic. Motion-PLC provides Trio’s advanced motion control performance with the functionality and simplicity of a PLC to reduce the cost and complexity of machine design. The new controller combines multi-axis motion control and IEC language programming with Trio’s […] The post New Motion-PLC combines motion and logic, reducing cost and complexity of machine design appeared

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Ascento AG launched the latest generation of its two-wheeled autonomous security robot called Ascento Guard 2.0. Enhancements in this new platform include integrated cameras and spotlights three times brighter than its predecessor. The new cameras provide better nighttime visibility than in the mobile robot’s the first generation. They can detect people at twice the distance in front and five times further on the sides and rear.

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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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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Programming the TruArc welding cobot is easy. More welding production can be achieved with the same number of available hands, and employees can be cross trained to tackle different fabrication steps in a much shorter timeframe without a complicated apprenticeship. Within the last few years collaborative robots, or cobots for short, have become more and more commonplace in manufacturing operations.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Prima Additive at Formnext 2024 – Prima Additive will showcase its advanced metal additive manufacturing solutions, focusing on industrial scalability and automation in Hall 12.0, Booth E81. New Theme: “Scaling AM for Industrial Production” – Highlighting Prima Additive’s commitment to transforming additive manufacturing for large-scale applications, including fully automated systems now serving the automotive industry.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

While Johnson & Johnson has mostly kept its Ottava surgical robot under wraps, it said the system offers surgical teams the freedom and flexibility to adapt to clinical workflows and individualize patient needs. | Source: Adobe Stock Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted its Ottava surgical robot investigational device exemption, or IDE.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Google Cloud has become one of the “who’s who of cloud suppliers and world-famous manufacturers” that have joined the OPC’s newly launched Cloud Initiative, according to the OPC Foundation. OPC, also known as the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA), is a machine-to-machine communication protocol used for industrial automation and developed by the OPC Foundation.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

ORO-MEDONTE — The Ontario government is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream starting November 29, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing technology and health care. The government says they are also investing nearly $5 million from the first round of the SDF Capital Stream with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) to bu

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Brain Corp, a developer of software for robots, says its fleet of over 37,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), powered by the BrainOS Robotics Platform, has now “autonomously covered more than 250 billion square feet of space globally”.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

BrainOS powers the new Dane AIR 2 retail inventory robot. Source: Brain Corp Mobile robot fleets are continuing to scale, as is the technology to support them. Brain Corp. today announced that its fleet of more than 37,000 autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, has now covered more than 250 billion sq. ft. of space globally. The San Diego, Calif.-based company said the milestone indicates that industries around the world are continuing to adopt automation to optimize their operations and address wor

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The robotics and automation sector is exploding with potential. Industries everywhere – from manufacturing to healthcare – are embracing robots and automation to streamline processes, cut costs, and boost productivity. For investors, this wave of tech-driven change means opportunities to tap into growth.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The new stretchable display prototype features a 12-inch screen that stretches up to 18 inches, while maintaining clear, full-colour image quality.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

ANYbotics, a Switzerland-headquartered industrial inspection robotics company, has opened an office in Silicon Valley, USA. The company says the move will help it to “further advance autonomous inspection in North America”.

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Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A little over a year ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted his 10-point plan to fix the “plastics crisis” on X. His positions may surprise you.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Scientists from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory used AI-generated images to train a robot dog in parkour, without real-world data. Parkour is a non-competitive physical discipline where participants move through an environment using their bodies to overcome obstacles – basically like navigating an obstacle course.

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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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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE , the leading analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, and SMART Photonics , the leading Indium Phosphide (InP) integrated photonics foundry, have announced a strategic collaboration. This collaboration intends to integrate X-FAB’s silicon photonics platform with SMART Photonics’ InP chiplets using micro-transfer printing (MTP) for heterogeneous integration, enabling new capabilities for datacom and telecom applications.

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Control.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Honeywell-Google Cloud partnership combines the companies’ respective technologies to increase industry-wide automation and upskill the workforce via a new AI-powered solution.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Ofgem has approved five major new undersea energy links including three high voltage subsea interconnector cables linking Britain to overseas energy markets and Britain’s first two offshore hybrid assets: LionLink and Nautilus.

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