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Funding for new advanced manufacturing facility in Townsville

Manufacturer's Monthly

Townsville’s defence and aerospace industries will reach new heights with a new manufacturing plant set to get off the ground with Queensland Government support. With funding from the Industry Partnership Program (IPP), Garbutt’s Bridgeman Agencies will build an advanced metal manufacturing and fabrication facility in Townsville, with plans to service local construction and defence contracts.

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Raspberry Pi Sense HAT Joystick Controls and Event-Based Programming

Control.com

The Raspberry Pi 4 Sense HAT add-on can be used to control output events based on feedback from sensors, and the built-in joystick can be used to trigger those events.

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Receiving Honors and Actionable Feedback Through Top Shops

Modern Machine Shop

After poring over the vast amount of data gathered from the annual Top Shops benchmarking program’s survey takers, Modern Machine Shop ’s editorial team identified honorees that set themselves apart across the survey’s four individual categories: machining technology, business strategies, shopfloor practices and human resources. The survey reveals the best of the best in modern manufacturing and the highest caliber of machine shops in the U.S.

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Concept Acquires Two Companies Expanding Capabilities and Reach

Metrology

Concept, a leading source for advanced manufacturing solutions, has announced that the company has completed two acquisitions that will further expand its capabilities, expertise and geographic reach: American Calibration Inc. and Inspection Engineering LLC. The post Concept Acquires Two Companies Expanding Capabilities and Reach appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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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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Industrial Automation And The Environment: Balancing Efficiency With Sustainability

DO Supply

The status of the Environment has become a critical issue due to the fast growth in the number of industries around the world. While businesses support economic development and technical breakthroughs, their growth has resulted in many environmental issues. The state of the Environment is examined in this essay in light of the growing industrial… The post Industrial Automation And The Environment: Balancing Efficiency With Sustainability first appeared on Do Supply Tech Support.

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Beyond the Box: Innovations Transforming E-commerce Packaging

Dinesh Mishra

In 2022, global e-commerce sales stood at $5.63 trillion which represents nearly 19 percent of retail sales worldwide. Forecasts indicate that over the next five years, the online segment will make up close to a quarter of total global retail sales. This provides a fillip to the e-commerce packaging market which has enjoyed a CAGR of 20% since 2017 and expects to grow further.

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Innovation-led Growth to Transform the Global Agricultural Tractor Market

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Advances in precision agriculture, electrification, automation/robotics, and autonomous tractors, paralleled by new business models such as digital advisory, online marketplaces, P2P renting and leasing are set to shake up the global agricultural tractor ecosystem. The global agricultural tractor market is in the midst of innovation-led growth. Advancements in precision agriculture, electrification, automation/robotics, and autonomous tractors, paralleled by new business models, are set to under

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‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – September 25th

Metrology

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – September 25th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Marubeni Citizen-Cincom ATC Enables Flexible Machining

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc. Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc. (MCC) has made its B-axis automatic toolchanger (ATC) a permanent, dedicated option on the Citizen Cincom L32- 1M12-ATC. Citizen’s compactly designed B-axis ATC tooling can be mounted on the gang post to enable use of a total of 13 B-axis tools, comprising 12 ATC tools for front machining and one tool built into the tooling.

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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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EMO 2023 Showcased Innovative Manufacturing Solutions To Its International Audience

Metrology

EMO 2023 saw everything for the future of production: new solutions for automation, for networking within the factory and for sustainable production. The post EMO 2023 Showcased Innovative Manufacturing Solutions To Its International Audience appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Edge, fog, cloud: Issues and overview

Control Engineering

Learning objectives How low-power hardware and software techniques can balance the edge-processing burden Understand the devices that sleep on almost no current and software techniques to improve the power efficiency of edge processing Explore the recent advances in low-cost cellular technologies like LTE Cat-M1 and NB-IoT, which offer direct connectivity from edge devices to the cloud using MQTT direct from the edge node Learn the tradeoffs involved in “cutting out the middleman” of gateways, a

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Productive Machines Launches Web App for Cutting Force Optimization

Metrology

The Feed Rate Calculator web app empowers manufacturers to make fast decisions about the use of untested milling processes and to obtain accurate forecasts of cutting forces expected on the cutting tool. The post Productive Machines Launches Web App for Cutting Force Optimization appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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WIMTS: The Midwest’s Leading Destination for Manufacturing Education, Collaboration and Innovation

Fabricating & Metal Work

At the 2023 Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show (WIMTS) you will learn how to manufacture better, faster and smarter. The show takes place October 3-5 at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis (Milwaukee metro). The show is the industry’s leading Midwest manufacturing trade show, which is expected to attract more than 3,500 attendees, and feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing their machinery, products and technology in more than 100,000-square-feet of ex

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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MES Platforms Provide Digital Transformation To Create Smart Manufacturing Plants

Metrology

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is based, above all, on automation and real-time analytics. It combines robotics, artificial intelligence, 5G connectivity, industrial IoT, digital twins, augmented reality, cloud computing and big data, The post MES Platforms Provide Digital Transformation To Create Smart Manufacturing Plants appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Manufacturers from Across North America to Gather in Toronto as Canada’s National Industry Event Prepares to Open its Doors

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show gets underway September 25-28 at its new venue, The Toronto Congress Centre

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Will The Metaverse Revolutionize Manufacturing Quality?

Metrology

The metaverse is set to revolutionize manufacturing quality, ushering in a new era of precision, efficiency, and innovation. The post Will The Metaverse Revolutionize Manufacturing Quality? appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Helical Tomography Optimizes Measurement Accuracy

Metrology

With Spiral (Helical) Tomography, from Werth Messtechnik, the measured object is moved screw-like along the machine rotary axis as it rotates. The post Helical Tomography Optimizes Measurement Accuracy appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass