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ABB to invest $280 million in its European Robotics hub in Sweden

Design World

· Significant upgrade of the site in Västerås follows recent investments in China and the United States · 65,000 m2 integrated Robotics Campus replaces existing site bringing together automated manufacturing, R&D, customer experience, and training centers to develop next-generation AI-enabled technologies, strengthening the company’s global leadership · Campus will strengthen ABB’s “local for local” setup… The post ABB to invest $280 million in its European Robotics hub in Sweden appea

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Arduino Joins the AWS Partner Network 

Gary Mintchell

Are you using an Arduino anywhere? I keep it on my to do list that never gets done. I’ve had all these Halloween ideas that atrophy in my mind. I’ve believed for a long time that there must be many industrial uses for a good edge compute platform at low cost. Here is news about Arduino joining the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) to further democratize embedded hardware for OEMs and Industrial Automation industries.

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Trelleborg Exhibits H2Pro Sealing Portfolio at Hydrogen Tech Expo 2023

Design World

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions debuts the new H2Pro range of hydrogen sealing materials offering solutions across the hydrogen value chain at Hydrogen Tech Expo 2023 at the Messe Bremen exhibition grounds, Bremen, Germany, on September 27 and 28 in Hall 5, booth D90. Designed to accelerate innovation for sustainable technology, H2Pro has solutions for the challenges… The post Trelleborg Exhibits H2Pro Sealing Portfolio at Hydrogen Tech Expo 2023 appeared first on Design World.

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BAE Systems signs agreement to use Airlander blimp for defence operations

E&T

The Airlander 10 is a 44m-wide, 26m-high airship originally developed for the US government as a long-endurance surveillance aircraft. However, the US scrapped the programme as part of defence funding cuts, prompting HAV to redesign the aircraft for civilian purposes. HAV said Airlander could be used for “long-endurance airborne communications and surveillance” with the ability to carry up to 10 tonnes of logistics payload.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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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Cadence releases new AI-driven OrCAD X for faster PCB design

Design World

Cadence Design Systems announced the new Cadence OrCAD X Platform, a cloud-enabled system design solution that offers transformative improvements in ease of use, performance, automation, and collaboration. The new OrCAD X Platform streamlines the system design process and empowers designers through cloud scalability and AI-powered placement automation technology, enabling up to 5X reduction in design […] The post Cadence releases new AI-driven OrCAD X for faster PCB design appeared first o

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How to Upcycle Plastics into Liquids That Store Energy

Plastics Today

Researchers use LEDs to break down the inert carbon-carbon bonds in plastics with the help of a commercially available vanadium catalyst.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Advances EV Lightweighting at Battery Show

Plastics Today

The design of the composite EV battery enclosure also consolidated a five-part assembly into two parts.

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iPhone 12 sales halted in France over radiation fears

E&T

France’s wireless communications watchdog, the Agence Nationale des F réquences (ANFR), has temporarily blocked sales and could order a recall if radiation concerns are not addressed. The regulator took the decision after carrying out tests that showed the iPhone 12’s specific absorption rate for radio frequency exposure was 5.74W/kg. This is slightly higher than the limits imposed by European legislation: 4W/kg for a device held in a hand or pocket and 2W/kg for a device held in a jacket or ba

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UK economy shrinks by 0.5% in July amid wet weather and strikes

The Guardian Manufacturing

Manufacturing, services and construction sectors contract for first time since summer of 2022 Business live – latest updates The UK economy shrank in July by 0.5% amid industrial action and extremely wet weather, official figures indicate, heightening fears of a recession in the second half of the year. Analysts expected gross domestic product (GDP) to fall back by 0.2% but the Office for National Statistics said that strikes by junior doctors reduced health service activity, while retailers who

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Boeing Defence Australia’s largest apprentice intake boosts trades workforce

Manufacturer's Monthly

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has welcomed eight apprentices in the largest single intake to the company’s trades workforce. The apprentices, who have graduated from Aviation Australia’s (AA) 80-day Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance, will join BDA’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler maintenance program at RAAF Base Amberley. They take apprentice numbers across all of Boeing Australia to 44.

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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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Learn How to Automate Your Machine Shop at 2023 The Automated Shop Conference

Modern Machine Shop

Gardner Business Media and its brands Modern Machine Shop and Production Machining will host the inaugural TASC event in Novi, Mich on Oct. 10-11. The Automated Shop Conference, (TASC), is a premiere two-day event that is designed to provide key insights and practical guidance to shops of all sizes in need of automation solutions. The full program for this event will feature more than 20 speakers with classroom-style technical content.

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The search for workers continues to occupy the minds of metal fabricators

The Fabricator

When asked “What keeps you up at night?” metal fabricators are quick to point to the lack of workers and the economy.

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Kickstart: Spooky season digs up more sales

Plastics News

Giant plastic skeletons are more than a new Halloween decoration trend for American lawns. For big box retailers, they've become an unexpected revenue stream during what was usually a slow month for sales — sales that also generate consumer loyalty.

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Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

Control.com

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and processing industries in 2023. Check out the sights from Pack Expo!

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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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From ABCs to ABS, equipment manufacturer grows at former school site

Plastics News

In 1983, Michael Rasner was walking into Mellen Elementary School in Wallace, Mich., to start the fifth grade. Fast forward 40 years and he's still showing up every day at the building, but as the owner and CEO of Advanced Blending Solutions LLC.

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A Q and A with SkillsUSA welding competition organizers

The Fabricator

Organizers of the welding-related competitions of this summer’s SkillsUSA Championships discuss the categories, young welders, volunteering at the Atlanta gathering, and more.

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Work begins on HS2’s longest ‘green tunnel’

E&T

The 2.7km Greatworth Tunnel is being built using a ‘cut and cover’ process, which involves excavating a cutting, building the tunnel and then burying it. The tunnel structure will be made from more than five thousand giant concrete segments made at a specialist pre-cast factory in Derbyshire and then assembled on-site by EKFB, HS2’s main works contractor.

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Renishaw Introduces New Products for Robotic Systems

Automation World

The new RCS product line from Renishaw targets issues associated with manual set-up, calibration and maintenance of robots.

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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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English roads plagued with potholes as resurfacing works fall to five-year low

E&T

The RAC said that 2021/22 figures, based on government data, show that just 1,123 miles of all types of road were resurfaced compared with 1,588 in 2017/2018. This equates to a 29 per cent reduction in repairs (465 miles). The amount of surface dressing, a technique that extends the life of roads and helps prevent the need for full resurfacing, also fell: 3,551 miles in the last financial year compared with 5,345 five years ago – a 34 per cent drop.

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Siemens To Help Lishen Battery Open New Technology Center

Automation World

Lishen Battery's technology center will use Siemen's Opcenter software from the Xcelerator portfolio.

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Up Close and Personal With Precision Molds and Molding

Mold Making Technology

MoldMaking Conference attendees could enhance their experience by registering for an AMBA Facility Tour at Dynamic Group one day before the conference began. Participants saw firsthand how the company has leveraged its competitive advantage in plastics processing and mold manufacturing. Dynamic Group is a precision injection mold builder and a plastic injection molder.

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Digital engineering firm, Kadego-Cadgile, launches new global company and brand name

Manufacturer's Monthly

One of South Australia’s leading end-to-end engineering firm Kadego-Cadgile will operate under a new global company and brand name – Ekium. Groupe FIVA, international engineering services company acquired Cadgile in November 2018 and soon after, in July 2019 Kadego Engineering. Both organisations merged operations to service the Australian market. In August 2023, Groupe FIVA’s subsidiaries were acquired by Ekium, a Company of Groupe SNEF.

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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

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‘World’s Greatest … !’ TV Series Spotlights Braskem’s Bio-based Polyethylene

Plastics Today

The company’s polyethylene made from sugarcane ethanol is featured on the long-running Bloomberg Television show.

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Taking compressed air solutions to new heights

Manufacturer's Monthly

With the name change completed, the final stages of the combination of Sullair and Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems is completed, this article will uncover what this means for the compressed air market in Australia. In a significant stride towards innovation and industry leadership, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd., (HIES) recently unveiled its new subsidiary, Hitachi Global Air Power.

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Michelin and Knauf Industries products made with recycled styrene generated through Pyrowave technology

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTREAL — Pyrowave, a Canadian technology company, announced that Michelin and Knauf Industries have produced batches of finished elastomer and plastic products incorporating 100 per cent styrene from plastic waste recycled in Canada using Pyrowave technology. The tests performed on the resulting elastomers demonstrated quality and intrinsic properties identical to those of elastomers made from virgin fossil-sourced materials.

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Machine vision innovation: Eigen incorporates Ampacet colour monitoring

Automation Mag

Eigen Innovations has partnered with plastics specialist Ampacet LIAD to integrate its Spectro 4.0 colour monitoring and management solution into its machine vision solutions. Eigen explains in a press statement that colour metrics captured by the sensor are correlated with digital part records generated by Eigen’s integrated machine vision solutions.

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

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Lanxess to discontinue conventional PU, rubber plasticizers

Plastics News

The German chemicals supplier said that, as of Oct. 1, it would discontinue distribution of a conventional plasticizer range used in rubber and polyurethanes. In doing so, it will transition customers to "more sustainable"alternatives.

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Elevate Your Expo Experience with the IFE Match AI-Powered Scheduling Platform

Fastener News Desk

Introducing the IFE Match Mobile App: Your Ultimate Expo Companion. Time and resources are precious, that’s why we urge you to take full advantage of the IFE Match App! It’s the game-changer that will make your expo experience efficient, organized, and the source of the connections and ROI you expect and deserve. Get ready to unlock a world of possibilities, discover cutting-edge AI powered matchmaking technology, and connect with industry leaders like never before.

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The iPhone 12 emits too much radiation and Apple must take it off the market, French agency says

Canadian Manufacturing

French regulators ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European Union standards for exposure. The company disputed the findings and said the device complies with regulations. The French government agency that manages wireless communications frequencies issued the order after the iPhone 12 recently failed one of two types of tests for electromagnetic waves capable of being absorbed by the body.

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Beyond Plastics still opposed to plans for new factory in Lockport, N.Y.

Plastics News

SRI CV Plastics Inc. is offering to abandon plans to make PVC pipe at a contentious Lockport, N.Y., site to build a plastics processing plant.

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.