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Becoming Carbon Neutral in Manufacturing

ATS

Share As the climate crisis escalates, becoming carbon neutral in manufacturing is no longer a luxury — it’s an imperative. For manufacturers, this means taking responsibility for every aspect of their carbon footprint, from energy use to supply chain emissions. Carbon neutrality refers to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by reducing or offsetting output.

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Recalibrating for impact: Strategic M&A amid market realignment

Gary Mintchell

PwC have released a report on industrial manufacturing merger & acquisition (M&A) activity for the first half of 2025. The report suggests a recalibration of capital allocation in response to shifting macro conditions. Deal volume moderated amid new US tariffs, geopolitical volatility and selective private equity (PE) engagement. Yet, investors are pursuing high-conviction opportunities aligned with long-term structural trends.

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Sustainability Reporting in Manufacturing: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right

ATS

Share Like other types of companies, manufacturers have entered a new era — one in which paying attention to sustainability and implementing initiatives to achieve it are no longer optional, but essential. As global pressures mount and stakeholders demand greater accountability, sustainability reporting in manufacturing also has become a strategic priority.

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Renishaw Automation Solution Boosts Operational Efficiency

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Renishaw Renishaw ’s RCS product line is designed to supplement human intervention, increase operational efficiencies and improve productivity through integration of various technologies such as sensors, controllers, robotics and software that enables the monitoring and control of industrial processes. The RCS product line has been developed to solve some fundamental challenges within the global industrial automation industry.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

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.

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Sustainability in Industrial Maintenance

ATS

Share Sustainability is much more than a buzzword or a trend — it’s a fundamental force that’s reshaping countless industries. As more and more consumers become concerned about the impact they have on the environment, they’re seeking out products and services from companies that are trying to reduce their ecological footprint. Whether it’s the use of recyclable or biodegradable materials, implementing efficient equipment that consumes less energy, adopting renewable power sources and/or other me

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Great South West launches major manufacturing push with new Investment Plan, network relaunch, and digital boost

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The Great South West Partnership has launched a major new Manufacturing Investment Plan, backed by Make UK, a renewed South West Manufacturers’ Network and the rollout of the Made Smarter programme across the region.

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How I Made It: Roger Atkins

Modern Machine Shop

Roger : I actually grew up in the shop. My dad had a shop, and like most kids, I swore I’d never work for him, but of course I did. We worked together for 12 years in the oil and gas business. I’ve lived through all five major downturns in that industry. Eventually I told him, “It’s your company, and it can’t carry us both.” I stepped away, stayed out of the business for a year.

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Siemens Completed the Acquisition of ebm-papst’s Industrial Drive Technology Business

i4.0 today

Siemens AG closed its acquisition of ebm-papst’s industrial drive technology business. In the future, it will be marketed using the name “Mechatronic Systems” at Siemens. The business has about 650 employees and its portfolio includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the extra-low voltage protection range, innovative driving systems used in free-moving, driverless transport systems, and other applications.

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Exclusive interview: John Deere deepens its automation strategy

Robotics Automation News

John Deere has been a consistent force in the agricultural automation space, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with connected machines, autonomous tractors, and AI-powered harvesters.

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

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.

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Amcor Increases PCR Production to Meet Rising Demand

Plastics Today

The company’s Nicholasville, KY, expansion gives customers more flexibility to meet sustainability and compliance goals — in precise amounts up to 100% recycled content plastic resin.

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UNITED GRINDING Group and GF MACHINING SOLUTIONS become UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS

Dinesh Mishra

The strategic acquisition, previously announced, is now complete. With the acquisition of the GF Machining Solutions Division of Georg Fischer AG, the UNITED GRINDING Group expands its portfolio to 15 brands. The new group operates under the name UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS and, with total sales of over USD 1.5 billion, has become one of the largest machine tool manufacturers in the world.

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Integrating AI Into Injection Molding Presents Opportunities and Challenges

Plastics Today

With proper inputs, AI can design a mold tool, determine the process, and specify hardware and software requirements, but technical, commercial, and practical obstacles remain.

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ARENA backs Luminous robots to scale up solar construction

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: teamjackson/stock.adobe.com Luminous, an Australian robotics company, will receive $4.9 million in funding as the inaugural winner of ARENA’s $100 million Solar ScaleUp Challenge – a program designed to cut costs and supercharge innovation in large-scale solar deployment. The funding will support Luminous’ deployment of its AI-powered LUMI robots, a pick-and-place system that automates one of the most labour-intensive parts of solar farm construction: panel installation.

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Why Smart Factories Are the Only Path to Successful Onshoring

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.

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SYSPRO acquires mobile warehouse software provider riteSOFT

Automation Mag

July 3, 2025, Tustin, Calif. — SYSPRO, a global software provider for the manufacturing and distribution industries, has announced the acquisition of riteSOFT, a U.S.-based provider of mobile warehouse and time tracking and scheduling software for small to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors. The acquisition strengthens SYSPRO’s smart manufacturing capabilities and advances its strategy to offer deeply integrated, industry-specific solutions that accelerate time-to-value and simplify operat

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Victoria opens new cancer treatment manufacturing facility

AU Manufacturing

A new cancer treatment manufacturing facility has officially opened in Victoria, marking a significant step forward in the state’s advanced manufacturing and medical research capabilities. The Victorian Government is supporting the establishment of IDT Australia’s new Ehrlich Bioconjugation Centre in Boronia – the first facility in the country accredited to manufacture Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), a precision cancer treatment that targets tumours directly.

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Visy – Leading the push to sustainability

Manufacturer's Monthly

Visy’s box factory in Hemmant, Queensland is home to a 2.8m- wide corrugator — the most modern corrugator in the Southern Hemisphere. Images: Visy As regulatory pressures mount and technology evolves, Visy is leading the charge with local innovation, circular manufacturing, and integrated solutions designed to help customers meet growing environmental expectations.

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HPQ Silicon cuts carbon impurities by 85 per cent in Phase 1 Test #5

Canadian Manufacturing

Material produced and collected during Phase 1 Test #5. MONTREAL — HPQ Silicon receives new results from a fumed silica manufacturer regarding the evaluation of materials produced during Phase 1 Test #5. Technology supplier, PyroGenesis, informed the company that, in addition to replicating the production and collection of material in the dedicated product recovery unit, HPQ Silica Polvere’s proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor pilot plant operated under a semi-continuous feeding approach during Pha

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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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Five minutes with… Ash Armstrong, eConsultancy Manager, Daimler Truck UK

SMMT

What do you think are the major challenges for the CV and truck, in particular, industry at the moment? One of the biggest challenges for operators at the moment are the pressures to decarbonise, no matter the cost. In current times – where every penny counts – we must play our part in helping our customers with this task without necessarily costing them ‘the Earth’ to do the right thing.

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IntelliAM Secures First US Order with Leading Food Manufacturer

Manufacturing Management

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CV output tumbles in May

SMMT

But new Industrial and Trade Strategies help boost Britain’s prospects for CV manufacturing growth The UK’s latest commercial vehicle manufacturing data published by SMMT shows a tough picture in May, with output down by -53.6% to 2,087 units – a sharp decline that reflects the impact of recent plant closures, which will continue to affect production volumes in the near future.

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Ushering in a New Era of Manufacturing

Metrology

Manufacturing has been a cornerstone of global economic growth since the Industrial Revolution. Today, however, the landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Societal and structural shifts, including aging populations, shrinking labor forces, evolving trade policies and overhauled supply chains, are pushing the industry to rethink how products are made.

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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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Manufacturing intelligence: leveraging MRP for competitive advantage

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Phil Abbott, Director at ABS Limited. Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is often misunderstood despite being fundamentally quite straightforward. At its core, MRP is a set of basic calculations - there are just lots of them happening simultaneously.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network launches Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation

Robotics Business Review

The Deep Tech Institute will provide technical leadership development for the staff of Pittsburgh’s deep tech companies. | Source: Pittsburgh Robotics Network The Pittsburgh Robotics Network this week launched the Deep Tech Institute for Leadership and Innovation, or DTI. The organization described the DTI as a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at strengthening robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology workforces by investing in its greatest asset: talent.

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‘An unjust transition’? Teesside locals divided over net zero after deindustrialisation

The Guardian Manufacturing

In the third in a series, the Guardian hears how Reform UK is targeting voters over green policies – which business says are bringing new jobs to the area ‘It breaks my heart’: how a refinery closure is hitting jobs and politics ‘They feel betrayed’: how Reform UK is targeting votes in Britain’s manufacturing heartlands “We’re basically going through a deindustrialisation of the country at the moment and I think we’re losing a lot of jobs,” says John Mac, over a pot of tea in a bustling Caffè Ne

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Getek Launches CHEMSORB-R Chemical Filter for Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) Removal

Manufacturing Tomorrow

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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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Thermistor monitors liquid-cooled automotive systems

Design World

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified NTC immersion thermistor. Featuring a miniature design with a compact sensor tip and thin insulated wire, the Vishay BCcomponents NTCAIMM66H is ideal for the small spaces of liquid-cooled automotive systems, where it provides a fast 1.5s response time to temperature changes. The rugged device released today consists […] The post Thermistor monitors liquid-cooled automotive systems appeared first on Design World.

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Autonics SPRS Modular Heat Controllers Offer Flexible Control

Control.com

The SPRS Series from Autonics provides scalable, smart heating control for multi-zone processes with advanced diagnostics and multiple control options.

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Renewable energy projects granted major project status

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Soonthorn/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government has granted Major Project Status to two significant renewable energy developments, unlocking thousands of jobs and driving Australia’s transition to net zero. Announced by minister for industry and innovation and minister for science Tim Ayres, the status has been awarded to the Northern Silica Project in Far North Queensland and the Bonaparte Carbon Capture and Storage Project offshore from Darwin.