The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 13, 2025

Taking control of the ailing company wasnt an easy decision, but it makes sense. Hopefully the nationalisation phobia is passing The four stately queens were saved. Mary, Vicky, Annie and Bessie are the mighty blast furnaces, though only two are still in action. Jubilation broke out in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire council leader Rob Waltham told me, still exhausted from striving to keep the steelworks open.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 13, 2025

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking measures the current state of metalworking and machining activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, and below 50 indicates contraction. Source: Gardner Intelligence The Metalworking Index rose above 50 in March to indicate market expansion for the first time since February 2023.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 13, 2025

Jonathan Reynolds says high trust bar now in place for Chinese companies to invest in critical UK infrastructure UK politics live latest updates The business secretary has refused to guarantee that blast furnaces in Scunthorpe will get raw materials in time, saying the emergency government action meant there was now a high trust bar for Chinese companies to invest in critical UK industries.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 13, 2025

Image: FotoArtist/stock.adobe.com The Tonsley Technical College is nearing completion as the facility takes shape in tandem with Flinders Universitys Factory of the Future. Tonsley Technical College will offer three specific industry areas of advanced manufacturing and engineering for careers in defence , automotive and energy to work with electric vehicles and renewables and building and construction for trade careers.

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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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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 13, 2025

Moldmaking Index The Gardner Business Index (GBI) measures the current state of moldmaking activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion; below 50 indicates contraction. The Moldmaking Index revealed continued growth in business conditions with a reading of 52.4 in March.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 13, 2025

Boumarang has added surface and subsurface robots to its drone lineup. Source: Wavedrone Boumarang Inc., a leader in hydrogen-powered autonomous aerial drones, last week said it has acquired all intellectual property rights to the Wavedrone platform from Shore House IVF, a technology developer based in the Faroe Islands. This acquisition aligns with our mission to lead in autonomous, sustainable solutions, stated Dnial Hoydal, director of Shore House IVF.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 13, 2025

Image: sarayutsridee/stock.adobe.com As more and more businesses prioritise sustainability, reducing waste has become a key concern. But without printing solutions like Linerless Labelling that are specifically designed to reduce waste, your business is still likely generating mountains of backing liner that clutters worksites and ends up in landfills.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 13, 2025

Reserves would give six months to find alternative supply if Scunthorpe blast furnaces are switched off Network Rail has built up a stockpile of rails to last as long as a year in case of disruption in the supply from British Steels Scunthorpe works. The company, which manages Britains railway tracks, has been stockpiling rails over the past 12 months as British Steel started to contemplate the closure of its two blast furnaces.

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Manufacturing 63

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 13, 2025

Image: LACW Kate Czerny/Department of Defence Defence has welcomed a milestone in the global F-35 program with Australian industry reaching more than $5 billion in contract value. This achievement underscores Australias growing role in sustaining one of the worlds most advanced defence capabilities. More than 75 Australian companies have contributed to this success through advanced manufacturing, supply chain solutions and sustainment services.

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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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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 13, 2025

Source | Getty Images The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) has released its annual Business Forecast Report. Data for this report was collected from 79 U.S.-based mold manufacturers during AMBA’s Business Forecast Study, which was conducted from late November 2024 to early January 2025. AMBA says the benchmarking report provides an in-depth analysis of the trajectory of the U.S. mold building industry, identifying trends and challenges that will have a significant impact on mold m

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 13, 2025

Image: Africa Studio/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government has formed an alliance with a global defence player in a milestone move that is set to boost WA defence industry and economy. During a successful mission to the United States, defence industries minister, Paul Papalia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 13, 2025

Source | GROB Systems GROB Systems is highlighting the power skiving capabilities and fir tree mill finishing on its GROB G550T five-axis mill-turn universal machining center. The GROB G550T is designed to offer maximum stability and excellent maintainability, all while providing positioning flexibility due to the axes’ large swivel range (230 degrees in the A-axis and 360 degrees in the B-axes).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 13, 2025

Image: TSA Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has opened applications for its 2025 Market Development Fund , supporting Australian businesses, researchers and organisations to deliver innovative, practical projects using tyre-derived materials (TDM). The Fund plays a key role in TSAs mission to reduce the environmental, health and safety impacts of end-of-life tyres by building commercially viable end markets for Australian-processed materials.

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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.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 13, 2025

Source: Emuge-Franken USA Emuge-Franken USA ’s MultiTap NPT/NPTF pipe taps feature universal threading geometry for both job shops and production tapping. The taps feature a specialized, shortened projection length when compared to traditional ANSI standard taper taps, decreasing cycle time and increasing tool life, while meeting all industry standard requirements for gaging.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 13, 2025

Image: DSTG/Department of Defence A Defence quantum research is set to enhance secure timing technologies and provide unique operational advantage to our people. Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) leads the project, which is set to enhance the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) ability to operate in contested environments when Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are degraded or denied.

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The Fabricator

APRIL 13, 2025

Mezco Fabrications work with the Spokbee product configurator platform could be a harbinger of a very different future for the sheet metal job shop.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 13, 2025

Source: Kyocera Precision Tools Kyocera Precision Tools announces the release of its latest Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog , a comprehensive guide showcasing the company’s advanced tooling solutions for turning, milling and holemaking applications. This catalog provides machinists, engineers and manufacturers with the latest innovations in indexable tooling technology to enhance productivity, tool life and machining performance.

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Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance

The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 13, 2025

Source | Open Mind Technologies Open Mind Technologies highlights enhanced features in its hyperMILL 2025 CAD/CAM Software Suite, which offers highly productive programming and machining strategies to enable accurate, efficient 2.5D, 3D, precision five-axis and mill/turn machining. The five-axis automatic tool orientation mode in hyperMILL 2025 ensures optimized machining to provide efficient and reliable tool paths on the most complex molds and components.

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Control.com

APRIL 13, 2025

Delta Electronics has designed an add-on for its D-Bot collaborative robots that advances the series cognitive capabilities, enabling voice recognition, 3D machine vision, artificial intelligence, and more.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 13, 2025

Image: ILAUNCH Announced at the 40th Space Symposium, Australias iLAuNCH Trailblazer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) to enhance collaboration in space technology and security. United States based Space ISAC brings together the global space industry to strengthen preparedness and response to vulnerabilities, incidents, and threats.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 13, 2025

The global robotics and automation industry is deeply interconnected, relying on highly optimized supply chains that span continents. But as geopolitical tensions rise and trade wars escalate particularly between the US and China these supply chains face mounting pressure.

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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.

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DO Supply

APRIL 13, 2025

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex family of DC and AC drives offers a comprehensive range of innovative features, power ratings, packaging & mounting options, global voltages, and motor control technologies from open-loop speed regulation to high-precision torque and speed control. This flexible portfolio of state-of-the-art drives is designed to simplify machine design, keep users connected to their operations, and ultimately help maximize system performance and productivity.

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