Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 25, 2023

Construction has commenced on the Western Range Pilbara iron ore mine, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and Baowu Steel, with $1 billion worth of local contracts awarded to WA businesses already. The Western Range project operates under a partnership between mining giant Rio Tinto (54 per cent) and their long-standing customer of more than 40 years, steel pipe manufacturer Baowu Steel (46 per cent).

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 25, 2023

Sikorsky Australia has officially completed deep-level maintenance of a US Navy MH-60R Seahawk “Romeo” helicopter in Nowra, New South Wales. The achievement marks an industry first for the Australian defence sector and builds on the 100-year partnership between Australia and the United States. The helicopter, which arrived in Australia in October last year, will soon return to the United States after successful maintenance and repairs by Sikorsky.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 25, 2023

ARENA has announced a $36.1 million commitment to the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) for the deployment of one of Australia’s largest renewable hydrogen plants in Wodonga, Victoria. The Hydrogen Park Murray Valley project will produce renewable hydrogen to initially be blended into the local natural gas distribution network, owned by Australian Gas Networks, part of AGIG.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 25, 2023

Manufacturing is a global industry. Even at a time when companies are rethinking global supply chains, seeing the techniques of manufacturers and manufacturing technology from around the world can spark ideas for how to increase productivity, which is crucial to develop the capacity needed for reshoring. The NTMA recently organized a European Tech Tour, with stops at four OEMs in two countries.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 25, 2023

The NSW government has tapped Richardson Devine Marine Shipbuilders for the construction of seven new Parramatta Class ferries. Designed by Incat Crowthers , the new Australian-made ferries are intended as an upgrade on the 10 overseas-made River Class vessels that entered service in October 2021. The new ferries will not include upper deck seating, which has been deemed too dangerous when passing under Camellia Railway Bridge and Gasworks Bridge.

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Metrology

JUNE 25, 2023

Hexagon’s new hardware simulator bridges the manufacturing skills gap by making it easier to prepare inexperienced staff for the demands of the factory. The post Machine Training System Leverages Digital Twins Helping Bridge Shop-Floor Skills Gaps appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 25, 2023

MTC is a key enabling technology for ANCA’s GCX grinding machine to produce skiving cutters to AAA class. Photo Credit: ANCA CNC Machines ANCA CNC Machines has been granted a U.S. patent for motor temperature control (MTC), a technique that is said to improve the stability of precision machine tools. ANCA’s patent is a way of maintaining motorized spindles at a constant temperature.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 25, 2023

Element 25 , a Western Australia-based producer of manganese concentrate, has partnered with General Motors to support the production of over 1 million electric vehicles (EV) in North America. Under the agreement, E25 will provide up to 32,500 metric tons of manganese sulphate annually to support GM’s annual production of EVs in North America. As part of the partnership, GM will provide E25 with a USD 85 million (AUD 127.1 million) loan to partially fund the construction of a new facility in Lo

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Metrology

JUNE 25, 2023

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – June 26th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 25, 2023

Researchers from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at the University of Queensland have developed powdery “nanoprobes” from baker’s yeast that may one day be used to quickly and cheaply identify viruses in an environment. The powdery ‘nanoprobes’ are synthetic pieces of the yeast cell wall that may be used to identify COVID-19 biomarkers in places such as airports, hospitals, stadiums, and sewers, the institute said in a news rele

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Metrology

JUNE 25, 2023

IC Measure, The Imaging Source's image acquisition and measurement software, has taken a leap forward with the new release of IC Measure 3.0. The post IC Measure 3.0 Delivers Powerful Imaging Software for Industrial Applications appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 25, 2023

Defence and space company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has opened its new R150 Remote Weapon System (RWS) production line at its manufacturing facility in Canberra. In a news release, the company said the launch of the new line is in response to growing international demand for lightweight systems that can be fitted to a wide range of protected and utility vehicles.

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Metrology

JUNE 25, 2023

ITS. GmbH successfully uses the SURFCOM TOUCH 50 measuring device from ACCRETECH. The post Using Mobile Surface Measurement To Create Perfect Implants appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 25, 2023

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: PCS Company, Hasco, AddUp and DMG MORI As we head into the halfway mark of 2023, MoldMaking Technology staff continue to curate a list of relevant technologies in the form of roundups for readers to get a glimpse of what’s new and what’s improved. Tech roundups are a great way to stay informed on innovations hitting the market, or even to discover your next equipment investment to take your shop to the next level.

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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

Metrology

JUNE 25, 2023

SmartRay has been supplying products to the Korean market through partnerships with system integrators, and to further strengthen this important sales channel has opened a branch office in Seoul. The post SmartRay Unveils New Korean Branch Office appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Destaco Destaco has announced the availability of cobot tooling solutions that are designed to simplify tool selection and eliminate integration design work for applications employing small payload robots or cobots in their operations. The variety of tooling solutions is designed for gripping, palletizing, machine tending, tool changing and tool extension applications up to 10-kg payloads.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 25, 2023

MTP for process automation insights OPC UA is a versatile technology that supports both horizontal and vertical integration in industries such as process control and factory automation. Profibus & Profinet International (PI) is implementing module type package (MTP) technology, which uses OPC UA information models for standardized descriptions of process automation equipment, enabling modularization and easier integration with reduced time-to-market and engineering effort.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JUNE 25, 2023

More flexible design iterations Creating low volume manufacturing allows for more efficient verification of design, engineering and manufacturability.Short turnaround times and low costs. Tooling is cost-effective for low volume manufacturers to handle orders quickly and flexibly, with no minimum order quantities. Closing the gap to production Low volume trial runs bridge the gap between prototype and production, timely identifying and resolving any issues before moving to mass production.

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As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Min-Hui

JUNE 25, 2023

Vertical injection molding machine production is a very complex process. During the production process of the manufacturer, many temperatures need to be paid attention to, and these temperatures greatly impact the final shape of the product, which is a critical factor. In the production process of vertical injection molding machines, we generally need to pay … What parts in the vertical injection molding machine will generate temperature?

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Plastics Today

JUNE 25, 2023

A pilot project in Los Angeles County uses roto-molded plastic modules to build permanent supportive housing for a fraction of the cost of municipal projects.

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Metrology

JUNE 25, 2023

New CT system with a wide range of applications and maximum ease of use. The post Powerful ‘All-In’ CT Solution For Efficient Quality Inspections appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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