Design World

MAY 11, 2025

AutomationDirect has added Lumher vision lighting fixtures, including bar, ring, flat, and spot lights. Bar lights are available in two series: the standard power PD series and the high-power FD series, which emit twice the light from the same package. They are available in semi-diffuse and ultra-diffuse lighting angles, as well as in white, red,… The post AutomationDirect offers Lumher machine vision lighting appeared first on Design World.

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MAY 11, 2025

Source: Getty Images One of the most prevalent trends in the industry, which impacts many a machine shop, is the struggle to find skilled labor. No matter the circumstance, it seems that this lack of skilled labor has prevented shops from moving forward with business opportunities. I believe this problem stems from a lack of young people making skilled trades a destination, which means that the amount of people in skilled trades gets smaller every year.

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Design World

MAY 11, 2025

Automate 2025 is here back in Detroit from May 12 to 15, 2025. Design World has covered this show for many years and here are some of the announcements from last week: ECM unveils ultra-compact servomotor with integrated strain-wave gearing ahead of Automate 2025 Renishaw RCS products and rugged encoders featured at Automate… The post Automate 2025 builds on years of momentum appeared first on Design World.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 11, 2025

Source: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: As we shop for equipment, we’re doing the typical spreadsheet exercise comparing baseline specs. Our research leaves us hanging, however, because all these machines seem to have the same max rapid traverse rate. Can you explain this and how we might differentiate the machines in front of us? Coming from the machine tool world, I always appreciated a prospective buyer who tried to “look past the spreadsheet.” That mindset was practica

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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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Design World

MAY 11, 2025

DigiKeyinvites attendees of Automate 2025 to visit its booth 6218 in Detroit. Visitors to DigiKeys booth can learn about the latest automation innovations, including its vast product breadth, innovative new product introductions (NPIs), industry-leading manufacturers and value-added services, as well as view technical demonstrations and participate in prize giveaways.

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Control.com

MAY 11, 2025

Never trust a skinny cookunless its a robot. ABB has teamed up with the Californian-born BurgerBots fast-food restaurant to automate burger making.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 11, 2025

Images: Tennant As automation reshapes production lines, its also transforming how facilities are maintained. Robotic cleaning is no longer a futuristic concept, its todays best solution for tackling the rigorous demands of industrial environments. Tennant Australia is leading the charge with its innovative range of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs ), engineered to meet the real-world cleaning challenges of large, complex, and high-traffic facilities.

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Design World

MAY 11, 2025

Festo is showcasing at Automate 2025 its most innovative automation solutions, including multi-axis positioning systems. Festo positioning systems can be specified in minutes and after delivery installed and functioning in hours instead of weeks. This year, Festo celebrates the companys 100th anniversary and is emphasizing its leadership in automation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 11, 2025

Image: Employment Hero With so much at stake for manufacturing businesses, an Employment OS (Employment Operating System ) can help streamline safety processes, manage compliance, and keep everything running smoothly. When it comes to safety in the workplace, theres no room for error. From operating machinery and maintaining rigorous safety standards, every day. presents risks.

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MAY 11, 2025

When the machine injection molds the product, the product is short of glue or scorched, which often becomes a waste product, and the production efficiency of the equipment is reduced, because the solution is different according to the scorching caused by different reasons such as machinery, mold or molding conditions: 1) Machinery and equipment, for […] The post How To Deal With Scorching Products In Injection Molding In Vertical Injection Molding Machines?

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MAY 11, 2025

Image: Prime Creative Media Theres still time to become the next Woman of the Year – nominations for the 2025 Women in Industry Awards have been extended for one final week. Nominations now close 16 May 2025. This is your last opportunity to recognise the outstanding women who are redefining whats possible across transport, mining, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and beyond.

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Plastics Today

MAY 11, 2025

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 11, 2025

Source | Cimatron Cimatron’s CAD-AI computer-aided design (CAD) technology accelerates mold design and production by using artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect part features within solid models. It is said the technology’s AI-based feature detection capabilities integrate seamlessly with the company’s computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) automation tools to streamline the generation of safe and accurate CNC tool path.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 11, 2025

SH-4000 horizontal honing machine. Source: Sunnen Products Co. Sunnen Products Co. provides a range of honing machines, including the SV-3015 vertical honing machine, which is designed to provide flexibility and performance for a wide range of applications. This versatile machine is capable of handling both small and large parts with equal precision.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 11, 2025

Source | EOS EOS ’ industrial 3D printing features metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology for optimizing the production process of injection molded plastic parts. Utilizing conformal cooling with direct metal laser melting (DMLS) technology, users can create metal 3D printed parts directly from a CAD model. The main requirement to create such a part is a metal powder in a metal 3D printer, where an ultrafine layer of the metal powder is spread across the building platform.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 11, 2025

Source: GF Machining Solutions GF Machining Solutions ’ AgieCharmilles Cut F Series Wire EDM is designed to balance high precision with productivity. The Cut F Series provides manufacturers with extreme production control and flexibility for ultraprecise machining and high surface finish capability. The series features thermal stabilization, enhanced axis encoders, improved ball screw precision and machine designs that reduce the effects of leverage and vibration for tight-tolerance part p

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 11, 2025

Source | RJG Inc. RJG Inc. , a provider of injection molding training and technology, now serves as a supplier for iMFLUX’s pre-engineering, installation and service for all hardware and software components. The company will also serve as the hub for all services related to the iMFLUX technology, including education , process engineering support, trial services and parts.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 11, 2025

Source: NSK America Corp. NSK America Corp.’s Nakanishi HES high-speed electric spindles enable manufacturers to use existing equipment for a larger variety of operations. Conventional milling machines and machining centers can now do high-speed machining, small-diameter drilling and milling with extremely good surface finishes. The HES spindles come in two versions — a 50,000-rpm or 80,000-rpm maximum.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 11, 2025

Trade shows are more than just events — they’re opportunities for real connection and learning. At PTXPO in Rosemont, Illinois, I saw how stepping outside our daily routines can spark meaningful professional growth and unexpected opportunities. The most valuable moments can happen on and off the show floor where professionals share insights, build relationships, solve problems and find unexpected solutions together.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 11, 2025

Image: Gilmour Space The NSW Government is calling on the states most innovative companies and research organisations to take part in the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025, to be held in Sydney from 29 September and 3 October. The space industry event is expected to attract up to 10,000 attendees from more than 80 countries to Sydney, providing an opportunity to demonstrate the depth and dynamism of Australias space sector, with NSW at its core.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 11, 2025

Image: Kampan/stock.adobe.com Industry and academia are collaborating to build a cost-effective concentrated solar thermal (CST) demonstrator that is set to transform Australias industrial heat sector by reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. Using lightweight plastic mirrors to focus sunlight on a specific target to create the necessary heat needed for industrial processes, the University of South Australia (UniSA) has joined forces with Impacts Renewable Energy Pty Ltd and Charles Sturt Univer

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