Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 30, 2024

The HMAS Hobart Image: David A Litman/stock.adobe.com Sustainment of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of Air Warfare Destroyers (DDGs) will today shift to an integrated model as BAE Systems Australia commences its role as the first Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) for the Commonwealth Government. The six-year, $155 million CLCM contract establishes a new Destroyer Enterprise responsible for delivering a best practice approach for the sustainment of the three DDGs.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2024

Sources say Tata offer is predicated on unions at south Wales site agreeing to suspend future industrial action The owner of the Port Talbot steelworks has written to trade unions offering fresh talks amid a battle to delay plans that would see 2,800 jobs lost and production suspended at a site that has been in operation since 1951. The Guardian understands that a letter sent on Sunday afternoon by Rajesh Nair, the UK boss of Tata Steel, has offered a new round of discussions about future invest

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 30, 2024

Image: Mel Campbell/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government has unveiled five quantum and advanced technology competitive grant programs that total to more than $50 million in funding. The grant programs are set to enhance quantum technology applications, attract investment and collaboration, develop a skilled workforce, aid decarbonisation, and promote quantum-based innovations in sportstech.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2024

S ingapore [June 21, 2024]: Frost & Sullivan is proud to announce its recent collaboration with Consulus, an innovation consultancy with multidisciplinary business and design capabilities, to initiate studies and identify change strategies for family conglomerates and family offices. Over the years, Singapore has become an attractive hub for family offices.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 30, 2024

Image: popov48/stock.adobe.com The world’s leading provider of cold spray solutions, Australian-based Titomic, has announced the $1.2 million sale of a custom high-pressure cold spray system to the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC) in the U.S. Located in Portland, Oregon, OMIC R&D provides commercial research and development services to companies including Sandvik Coromant, Boeing, and Daimler.

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DO Supply

JUNE 30, 2024

Ethernet has revolutionized the industrial environment by empowering control engineers with greater autonomy and control over industrial processes. Facilitating efficient communication between devices, Ethernet empowers managers to utilize data-driven insights to optimize production processes and decrease operational expenses. The advent of industrial Ethernet has significantly enhanced these capabilities.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 30, 2024

Source: Mastercam Mastercam announces the appointment of Nicolas Le Moigne to the position of chief revenue officer. Le Moigne, who previously served as vice president of sales at Mastercam, will now lead sales, marketing, customer success and commercial strategy teams to drive revenue growth and expand Mastercam’s market presence. Le Moigne brings 24 years of experience in the CAD/CAM industry, spanning technical roles, sales and management.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 30, 2024

The draw-e-chain offers a flat, simple and cost-effective design for cable routing in pull-outs and drawers of all kinds, for example in server racks. Image: igus GmbH By downsizing, the draw e-chain saves 30 per cent of costs in applications with a low degree of movement. For cable guidance in drawers and pull-outs of all kinds, igus is launching the draw e-chain.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 30, 2024

Source: FANUC America FANUC America highlights the CRX-10iA/L Paint collaborative robot (cobot). As an explosion-proof collaborative paint robot, the CRX-10iA/L Paint cobot is designed to be used by companies in the painting, powder and/or gel coating with fiberglass reinforcement industries. The cobot is suited for all types of paint operations including high-mix, low-volume applications.

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Dinesh Mishra

JUNE 30, 2024

April 3, 2024 (Tolland, Conn.)— Mastercam, the leading global provider of CAM software, announces the promotion of Jason Chateauneuf to Vice President and Head of Human Resources, effective April 2, 2024. This addition to the Mastercam Executive Team reflects Mastercam’s unwavering commitment to a dynamic and strategic HR function that aligns with Mastercam’s strategic direction, drive for operational effectiveness, and innovation.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 30, 2024

Source: Fixtureworks Fixtureworks ’ One-Touch Clamping Knobs enable secure locking of a spindle with one-touch action. These spindle-locking knobs are well suited for radial feeding applications (for example, rack and pinion, where the roller does not move) and thrust feeding applications such as leadscrews. The main feature of these knobs is that they enable secure locking and unlocking of spindles with one-touch operation and without the use of tools.

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Metrology

JUNE 30, 2024

Verisurf 2024 includes nearly one hundred new productivity workflows, enhancements, and additions. The software empowers users with a universal solution that supports all 3D metrology applications, complemented with expert technical support, training services, and application consulting for seamless integration, optimal process improvement, and better resource utilization.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 30, 2024

Source: Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives Inc. Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives is highlighting a range of abrasive grinding products and technology. Its Norton RazorStar belts, quick-change and fiber discs feature engineered, shaped ceramic grain, a technology that is said to optimize performance and metal removal rates when performing off-hand applications and/or automated grinding.

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Metrology

JUNE 30, 2024

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 1st July appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Dinesh Mishra

JUNE 30, 2024

Dastur Energy, a leading clean energy technology company, has been named winner of the “Decarbonization Excellence Partner” award by the Governing Council of The Global Refining & Petrochemicals Congress (GRPC 2024) & Organizers of the Downstream India Excellence Awards 2024. The Award recognizes Dastur Energy’s significant contributions towards enabling industrial scale clean energy transformation by offering deep expertise across the industrial decarbonization value chain

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Metrology

JUNE 30, 2024

A flagship project by automation and measurement technology specialist Xactools from Germany demonstrates how artificial intelligence can help visual inspection make quantum leaps. The medium-sized company has developed a fully automated handling and inspection system for a global manufacturer of indexable inserts based in Scandinavia. The post Defect Inspection of Indexable Inserts with Machine Vision and AI appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Dinesh Mishra

JUNE 30, 2024

Mastercam, the leading global provider of CAM software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicolas Le Moigne to the position of Chief Revenue Officer, effective June 4. Nicolas, who previously served as Vice President of Sales at Mastercam, will now lead sales, marketing, customer success, and commercial strategy teams to drive significant revenue growth and expand Mastercam’s market presence.

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Metrology

JUNE 30, 2024

EXModel is equipped with a comprehensive set of tools that can easily transform 3D scanning meshes into professional-grade CAD solid models. The software aims to extract all necessary elements from meshes for immediate use in CAD software, bridging the gap between 3D scanning and design. The post EXModel Simplifies CAD Modeling from 3D Scanning to Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Dinesh Mishra

JUNE 30, 2024

March 12, 2024 (Tolland, Conn.) – Mastercam, the leading global provider of CAM software, announces the appointment of Susan Brandt as its new President, effective February 12. This strategic move will leverage Brandt’s extensive experience to drive Mastercam’s growth and reinforce its market leadership in advanced manufacturing solutions. Brandt brings over 25 years of global business leadership and GTM strategy expertise within the B2B software/SaaS domain and infrastructure design and enginee

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Metrology

JUNE 30, 2024

Software provider, KEYPROD has announced new efficiency-enhancing features to its production monitoring solution, which enables manufacturers of all sizes and from any sector to reduce machine downtime. The post Production Monitoring Solution Enables Manufacturers To Reduce Machine Downtime appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Control.com

JUNE 30, 2024

A recent partnership between Anybotics and Energy Robotics seeks to promote automated robotic inspection to support the energy industry. The two companies will integrate their respective technologies.

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Metrology

JUNE 30, 2024

The advent of Industry 4.0, characterized by smart factories and cyber-physical systems, has ushered in a new era for various industrial domains, including metrology. Metrology 4.0, an extension of this industrial revolution, represents the integration of advanced technologies including The Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence , and Big Data into measurement science.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 30, 2024

kalpis/stock.adobe.com Australia has officially banned the use of engineered stone due to the efforts of the Stop The Killer Stone campaign from the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mi ning and Energy Union (CFMEU). This prohibition aims to protect workers from silicosis, a deadly and incurable disease caused by exposure to crystalline silica dust.

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Metrology

JUNE 30, 2024

Programmers of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) greatly value the ability to move the CMM and measure parts using a single, unified software application. The convenience and efficiency gained from this seamless integration cannot be overstated. This all-in-one software solution streamlines the 3D measurement and inspection process, making it significantly easier to manage.

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Plastics Today

JUNE 30, 2024

PlasticsToday readers were riveted by bioplastics, Biden, and myth-busting fact checks in the first half of 2024.

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Metrology

JUNE 30, 2024

SwivelCheck utilizes a servo-driven motor in conjunction with an electronic level and precision rotary encoder to measure multiple parameters in a single set-up. Used in conjunction with the API XD Laser SwivelCheck can measure table wobble on horizontal rotary tables. The post Meet API’s New and Improved SwivelCheck! appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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