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Lean speakers, Lean tool users and Lean Thinkers

Chris Hohmann

Since awareness about Lean has spread, it seems that Lean experts are plentiful. However, when paying closer attention to those ‘experts’, they can broken down into 3 main categories, according to my opinion: Lean speakers, Lean tool users and Lean Thinkers Lean speakers Lean speakers use a lot of Lean jargon and Japanese words they … Continue reading Lean speakers, Lean tool users and Lean Thinkers.

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Deakin University to house Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell R&D hub

AU Manufacturing

Construction of Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell research and development facility has begun at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus. . As part of Deakin’s $23 million hydrogen research and innovation program, the Hycel Technology Hub is expected to start facilitating the development, assembly, and testing of hydrogen fuel cells in late 2023. .

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Slower industry expansion shows need to address labour shortages

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Australian PMI dropped by 1.5 points to 52.5 in July, indicating a weaker rate of expansion compared to the previous month. . “The supply and labour constraints afflicting the Australian economy are weighing heavily on the manufacturing sector. Production and employment both fell in July, as manufacturers struggle with chronic labour shortages and supply chain interruptions,” Ai Group chief executive Innes Willox said. .

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Cicada Innovations signs partnership with India’s mach33.aero to bolster international space collaboration

AU Manufacturing

Cicada Innovation’s National Space Industry Hub has ventured into a partnership with India-based deep tech incubator mach33.aero to establish a bilateral international space collaboration between Australia and India. . The partnership seeks to encourage space entrepreneurs from the two nations to scale their global footprint, boost exports, attract investments, and collaborate on cutting-edge space technologies. .

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Lockheed Martin and Clearbox Systems reach milestones for JP9102

Manufacturer's Monthly

Lockheed Martin Australia and a Canberra-based satellite communications SME, Clearbox Systems, have successfully completed critical ground segment software integration as part of their teaming for JP9102. . The technological achievement underpins Lockheed Martin Australia’s bid to deliver a sovereign, end-to-end military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) system to Defence under JP9102. .

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Sufficient gas available for energy supply

AU Manufacturing

Australia’s gas industry says it will ensure gas supply next year, reassuring customers that the industry is responding, as has always been the case, to ensure energy security. The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) said today’s Australian Competition & Consumer Commission Gas Inquiry Interim Report was designed to provide new information that would allow the industry to plan and respond to issues before they actually occurred.

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Medlab opens collaboration lab at UNSW Sydney

AU Manufacturing

Biotech company Medlab Clinical signed a laboratory collaboration space lease agreement today with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney to establish a laboratory in the UNSW School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, one of Australia’s most prestigious schools of scientific research and teaching. . The latest transaction builds on current collaborations the two organisations are working on, such as the NanoCelle RNA nasal delivery research program. .

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China’s factory growth slows and home sales slump – business live

The Guardian Manufacturing

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the world economy and the financial markets. The latest surveys of factory output across the globe are released today, likely to show that growth weakened in July as inflation gripped the world economy. With growing indications that Beijing is not willing to unleash massive stimulus to attain the year’s growth target and instead seek a “best efforts” outcome, the People’s Ban

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Plant visualisation reduces customer risk and optimises automation solutions for PFi

AU Manufacturing

Media Release by Rockwell Automation. Queensland, Australia, has found a way to provide its customers with additional certainty, and reduced risk. PFi employs Emulate3D by Rockwell Automation to create a digital twin, and completely visualise a new or upgraded plant, prior to the physical implementation. Using 3D CAD modelling and integrated automation software, Emulate3D allows users to test the entire production process virtually, which helps to optimise the solution to save customers space, t

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METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – August 1st

Metrology

Read a quick summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. ‘Digital Reality’ Challenge Announced Empowering Start-Ups To Scale Ideas in Manufacturing Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. The post METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – August 1st appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

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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IF YOU'RE BUYING METAL BLANKS, YOU'RE MOST LIKELY WASTING MONEY!

The Fabricator

COE's Cut-to-Length Coil Line can eliminate blank processing fees and help you gain a competitive edge by taking control of your inventory and production schedules. In-house CTL capability gives you flexibility to run blanks in the sizes you need when you need them to reduce inventory and scrap, streamline operations, and improve quality.More Information.

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Digital Twins – More Than Just A Software Solution

Metrology

Advances in digital technologies and data analytics offer fantastic potential for organisations to get better value from their infrastructure and assets. ‘Digital Twins’ are touted as one of the key. The post Digital Twins – More Than Just A Software Solution appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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How to improve the accuracy of thin-wall injection molding process?

Min-Hui

The application of plastic parts is becoming more and more widespread, from simple tableware and kitchenware to complex mechanical parts, electronic products shells, etc. are used to plastic parts, but for electronic products shells and other plastic parts with high precision requirements, in the injection molding manufacturing from the beginning of the mold manufacturing should … How to improve the accuracy of thin-wall injection molding process?

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The Holistic Approach To Creating Digital Enterprise With Digital Twins

Metrology

The holistic approach of the Digital Enterprise for creating digital twins, such as in the automotive industry, offers tangible benefits by substantially reducing the number of prototypes needed during the. The post The Holistic Approach To Creating Digital Enterprise With Digital Twins appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Australia’s manufacturing sector saw slower expansion in July, says Ai Group

AU Manufacturing

The Australian Industry Group’s latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) has shown a weaker rate of expansion compared to the industry’s performance in June. . July’s PMI dropped by 1.5 points to 52.5. Readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results suggesting a faster rate of expansion, according to Ai Group. .

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Production Simulation Using ‘Digital Twin’ Enables Efficient Production Line Modification

Metrology

Adding a new workstation to a production line requires in-depth planning – especially if regular operations are expected to continue at the same time. The Czech car manufacturer ŠKODA has. The post Production Simulation Using ‘Digital Twin’ Enables Efficient Production Line Modification appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Biomed company partners with 3D printer builder Fusion3 to install cast-fabrication process in hospitals

The Fabricator

3D-printed casts give patients maximum mobility

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Quantum Digital Twin Initiative Launched at Bosch Factory

Metrology

Multiverse Computing, a leader in delivering value-based quantum computing solutions, has announced a collaboration in a research project with the Bosch Automotive Electronics plant in Madrid to leverage the power. The post Quantum Digital Twin Initiative Launched at Bosch Factory appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.

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Omron Corporation which manages our OMRON Industrial Automation Global Web, will suspend our business operations from August 10 to 16.

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FANUC America Doubles Campus To Accommodate Automation Demand

Metrology

FANUC America has announced a West Campus expansion that will push its operational space in Michigan to nearly two million square feet. The construction will include a 655,000 square foot. The post FANUC America Doubles Campus To Accommodate Automation Demand appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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High-Precision Dimensional Metrology Company Acquired By Group ADF

Metrology

Group ADF has announced that through its subsidiary Solutions Latesys Canada that it has acquired Amrikart Ultraprecision Inc to enhance its growth strategy. Amrikart Ultraprecision, based in Quebec, Canada specializes. The post High-Precision Dimensional Metrology Company Acquired By Group ADF appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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New Coordinate Measuring Machines Boost Capabilities at FRCE

Metrology

Fleet Readiness Center East’s (FRCE) Precision Measurement Center has boosted its capabilities with the recent addition of two new coordinate measuring machines. The Precision Measurement Center (PMC), a component of. The post New Coordinate Measuring Machines Boost Capabilities at FRCE appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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FARO Appoints Rajani Ramanathan To Expanded Board of Directors

Metrology

FARO has announced the expansion of its Board of Directors to nine members and the appointment of Rajani Ramanathan to its Board of Directors. Ms. Ramanathan has held numerous senior executive. The post FARO Appoints Rajani Ramanathan To Expanded Board of Directors appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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