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How to Improve Employee Experience Management

Robotics Automation News

EEM (Employee Experience Management) is a big warm hug for your employees. From onboarding to career development, it covers everything that makes your team feel appreciated and motivated. Unfortunately, many organizations need help to implement effective EEM strategies, leading to unhappy employees and high turnover rates.

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Computer Vision and Machine Vision Difference Explained

Metrology

In recent years, technology has revolutionized many industries, and manufacturing is no exception. Smart manufacturing is the use of technology and advanced automation to streamline and optimize the manufacturing process. The post Computer Vision and Machine Vision Difference Explained appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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How to Best Optimize your Business Operations through Asset Management Software

Robotics Automation News

Assets, both tangible and intangible, are a major and valuable investment in your business. Asset management software provides you with a centralized platform that enables smooth asset tracking and allows you to have greater visibility of your assets. This helps improve asset management processes like maintenance, tracking, cost optimization, and more.

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Bentley Breaks Ground on New Launch Quality Centre

Metrology

Bentley Motors has taken the next step on its journey to become the world’s most sustainable luxury automotive manufacturer with a ground-breaking ceremony for its new Launch Quality Centre and The post Bentley Breaks Ground on New Launch Quality Centre appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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ESOP Solidifies Culture of Continuous Improvement

Modern Machine Shop

What kind of machine makes a licorice stick? The level of specialization required for this machine means it could never be produced in high enough quantities to warrant a spot in a regular catalog, or as part of an OEM’s traditional offerings. Instead, customers must reach out to custom machine builders, such as Astro Machine Works. Astro Machine Works was founded in 1984 by four friends who wanted to build custom machines.

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Quality Control Challenges in Precision Production of Lithium-Ion EV Batteries

Metrology

Ten years ago, the market for personal electric vehicles (EVs) was nearly nonexistent. Now, the transportation industry is traveling toward an future. According to a recent report from the International The post Quality Control Challenges in Precision Production of Lithium-Ion EV Batteries appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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PTXPO Preview 2023: Mold Material/Mold Base Needs

Mold Making Technology

Photo credit, clockwise from top left: Ellwood Specialty Steel, Molder’s World, International Mold Steel and Edro Engineering and Specialty Steels. The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO), taking place this year March 28-30, 2023 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, brings partners across the supply chain together, bringing energy and excitement to the show floor.

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Create Free QR Codes With Ease

Robotics Automation News

QR code generators online make it easy to create QR codes. Simply enter the data you want to encode, choose the desired QR code size and error correction level, and then download the QR code image.

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NASA Has Jumped on the Generative AI Design and Manufacturing Bandwagon

21st Century Tech

At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) there is a new course offering entitled, AI for Computational Design and Manufacturing. It intends to explore and teach the transitioning of today’s manufacturing systems into on-demand, custom-designed processes that use 3D printing or additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence (AI).

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How has technology development revolutionised healthcare?

Robotics Automation News

In recent years, the advancement of technology has helped create positive changes for many industries, particularly the healthcare sector. Technology has always driven the capabilities of healthcare, with innovations and research methods continually helping to secure better outcomes for patients, from the invention of antibiotics, vaccines and anaesthetic, to scanners and defibrillators.

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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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bp unveils biorefinery plans for Kwinana energy hub

AU Manufacturing

bp ’s Kwinana refinery is pioneering the company’s expansion of its biofuels sector as Western Australian (WA) Deputy Premier Roger Cook marks the start of its transition into one of the region’s sustainable fuel hubs. Kwinana is one of the five biofuel projects planned by bp around the world. By 2030, these initiatives are planned to produce roughly 50,000 barrels of sustainable aviation fuel, and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, often known as renewable diesel).

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Unlock Your Vehicle’s True Potentials with Polaris Accessories

Robotics Automation News

Are you looking for ways to enhance the performance of your vehicle? Polaris accessories are designed to help you unlock the true potential of your vehicle. Whether you’re a daily commuter or an off-roading enthusiast, Polaris accessories can provide you with the capability and customization options that are tailored to your needs.

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Shell funding to accelerate MGA Thermal’s new commercial manufacturing hub

AU Manufacturing

Global energy provider Shell has backed up Newcastle start-up MGA Thermal’s plan to gather valuable data to provide the urgent need for longer-duration energy storage (LIDES) solutions with a new US$400K (AUD$560K) funding. In particular , the funding will accelerate the completion of the MGA Thermal Energy Storage pilot that will demonstrate the firmed steam generation from stored intermittent renewable energy.

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Comprehensive Guide to CO2 Laser Mirrors: Properties, Types, Applications, and Tips

Robotics Automation News

This guide provides insights into CO2 laser mirrors, their properties, types, applications, and tips to select the right one. CO2 Laser Mirrors CO2 laser mirrors are an essential component of laser resonators used in many industrial, medical, and scientific applications.

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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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WA taps Austin to boost advanced manufacturing with $5m grant

AU Manufacturing

Austin Engineering Limited has been selected by the Western Australian government for a grant of up to $5 million to support its advanced manufacturing initiative at its Perth-based operations in Kewdale. As part of Austin’s ongoing worldwide advanced manufacturing plan, the funding will assist in increased automation and production efficiency in its Perth-based manufacturing plants.

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How to Choose A Professional China PCB Manufacturer

Robotics Automation News

Tips for choosing the right PCB manufacturers and suppliers in China Tips for selecting the right PCB manufacturers and suppliers in China.

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Early works enabled for the VNI West to boost energy connection with NSW

AU Manufacturing

The Victorian Government has permitted the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to start early works on the Victoria-New South Wales Interconnector (VNI) West project. According to the State Government, the VNI West can potentially increase the State’s import and export capacities with NSW by over 1,000 megawatts. The State Government said transmission projects like VNI West are critical to delivering more affordable and dependable renewable and storage capacity as Victoria transitions from

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‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – February 20th

Metrology

Read a summary of metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. Visualizing The Future of Manufacturing The industrial metaverse is a term that refers to a virtual The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – February 20th 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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Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program applications now open

AU Manufacturing

Applications are now open for the Northern Territory Government ‘s Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program, which aims to assist an industry that supports thousands of local employment. Grants of up to $3 million will be provided in 2023-24 as part of the program to encourage and aid exploration activity in the Territory. The grants, which are part of the $9.5 million Resourcing the Territory program, aim to fill geoscientific knowledge gaps, advance exploration activity, and aid in

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Xaba Closes Funding to Drive Intelligent Automation for Sustainable Manufacturing

Metrology

Xaba, developers of AI-driven robotics and CNC machine controller, has announced it has closed a round of seed funding to bring to market AI-driven fabrication processes and intelligent autonomous machines. The post Xaba Closes Funding to Drive Intelligent Automation for Sustainable Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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NSW Government unveils $1.5 billion Clean Energy Superpower Fund

AU Manufacturing

The NSW Government has announced the $1.5 billion Clean Energy Superpower Fund that will help accelerate the deployment of rooftop solar , community batteries, major grid batteries, and pumped hydro across NSW. According to the State Government, a re-elected Government will accelerate the transformation of the State’s electricity system by establishing a $1.5 billion Clean Energy Superpower Fund, which will include the Transmission Acceleration Fund and new funding to aid the delivery of r enewa

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Verisurf Introduced Turn-Key Metrology Solution Designed For Performance Engine Builders

Metrology

Verisurf Software has introduced a turn-key metrology solution designed for performance engine builders. The solution includes 3D measurement software, hardware, training, and support for reverse engineering, designing, building, tuning, and The post Verisurf Introduced Turn-Key Metrology Solution Designed For Performance Engine Builders 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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CSIRO announces US partnership to turbocharge international research collabs

AU Manufacturing

Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) have established a multi-million-dollar partnership to accelerate research initiatives aimed at tackling global challenges, such as climate change, building low-emissions technologies, and developing ethical artificial intelligence. CSRIO Chief Executive Larry Marshall said the two organisations have both launched a series of initiatives across the two countries in a span of one year, with a $100 million NSF

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ABB Launches 3D Quality Inspection Functional Module

Metrology

With customers demanding ever faster delivery of a products in a growing range of combinations, the need to keep track of quality in manufacturing processes is more important than ever. The post ABB Launches 3D Quality Inspection Functional Module appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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CORE Industrial Partners Acquires Gem Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Thinkstock CORE Industrial Partners , a manufacturing, industrial technology and industrial services-focused private equity firm, has acquired Gem Manufacturing , a provider of precision deep-drawn metal components and mechanical assemblies. Founded in 1950, Gem utilizes vertical-transfer and die-press technology to manufacture high-precision, deep-drawn components spanning from prototype through high-volume applications.

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Could New Lithium Discovery Galvanize India’s Clean Energy Transition?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The recent discovery of a deposit of nearly 5.9 million tons of lithium inferred resources by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) could be just the catalyst India needs to accelerate its green energy program. Preliminary exploration has uncovered the presence of this geologically rare resource in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir. This is a promising development at a time when demand for lithium is skyrocketing.

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How Legacy Tools Are Failing Inventive Manufacturing Engineers

Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation. As new manufacturers enter the market with technologically progressive ways of building at scale, existing manufacturers must adapt to stay relevant.

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Unlocking Efficient Intralogistics with KUKA’s KMP 600-S diffDrive

Control.com

KUKA has recently released the KMP 600-S diffDrive for intralogistics. The mobile platform is designed to be efficient and speedy in material handling, with an added safety advantage of 3D object detection and laser scanners.

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Lockheed Martin Australia unveils AIR6500 solution with $83b export market potential

AU Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin Australia has introduced its proposed AIR6500 solution , featuring a Battle Management System that could combine inputs from the Defence Department’s extensive network of highly capable sensors into a single, actionable picture, providing clarity and cohesion to a challenging undertaking. With the new solution, Australia is said to have the potential to benefit from a global market estimated to be worth $83 billion.

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BluGlass secures first orders for new gallium nitride lasers

AU Manufacturing

ASX-listed semiconductor manufacturer BluGlass Limited has received purchase orders from two customers for its 405nm and 420nm 250mW single-mode gallium nitride (GaN) lasers. The orders come after BluGlass’ product launch at the recent Photonics West conference in San Francisco. In an ASX announcement , BluGlass said the customers will use the first products to qualify the company’s GaN lasers within their own applications, which include quantum and robotic uses.

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BAE Systems Australia forms enterprise collaboration to develop combat management system

AU Manufacturing

BAE Systems Australia has partnered with Lockheed Martin Australia and Saab Australia to assist in the development, manufacturing , and delivery of the Hunter class frigate combat management system , according to Craig Lockhart, BAE Systems Australia’s managing director. This system integrates the warship’s weapons, sensors and Australian-designed and built radar into one single highly effective and capable system, providing the crew with an integrated warfare management system that enabl

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.