ATS
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Share Optimizing inventory for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) is one of the hardest challenges for managers involved in asset care. Stocking too little or the wrong items can increase machine downtime, but carrying too many ties up capital unnecessarily, requires more storage space and risks waste due to obsolescence. An emerging innovation in MRO operations is the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The devil is in the data – harnessing AI and predictive technologies to drive resilience in an era of connectivity These year-end predictions stories always seemed like some sort of journalist fill-in piece to me. I seldom did them as a magazine editor. And here. Although I have written two so far for other publications. I have a good relationship with Fluke Reliability.
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Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Source: Citi GPS Eight years ago, not even $1 million went into startups focused exclusively on humanoids. Today, the total amount of private capital for the industry has climbed over $1.4 billion. Just this month, Citis leading investment analysts published The Rise of AI Robots: Physical AI is Coming for You. In summarizing the report , contributing author Fei Wenyan declared on a Yahoo podcast last week: By 2050, we are looking at a $7 trillion market for humanoids.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early January not exactly your cup of tea? Try a January conference specifically on collaborative robots. Discover ways these technologies can help your manufacturing plant survive in this era of difficulty finding workers. Universal Robots Announces the Nations Largest Cobot Conference and Tradeshow: Collaborate North America 2025 The nations largest cobot conference and tradeshow, Collaborate North America 2025, takes place in Novi, Michigan, Janua
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Canadian Manufacturing
DECEMBER 18, 2024
BOUCHERVILLE — LSL PHARMA GROUP INC., a Canadian integrated pharmaceutical Corporation, announces the acquisition of Dermolab Pharma Ltd., a contract manufacturing company specializing in the manufacturing of liquid, and semi-solid products, based in Ste-Julie, Quebec. This acquisition increases LSL Pharma’s contract development and manufacturing activities, while creating synergies with its other subsidiaries, LSL Laboratory Inc., Steri-Med Pharma Inc. and Virage Sant Inc.
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Design World
DECEMBER 18, 2024
ABB Robotics has announced T-Robotics and Mbodi the winners of its 2024 ABB Robotics AI Startup Challenge, marking a significant milestone in advancing artificial intelligence solutions for industrial robotics. Selected from over 100 global applicants, these pioneering startups will help transform how industrial robots understand, learn, and adapt to complex manufacturing environments through breakthrough artificial… The post ABB Robotics names T-Robotics and Mbodi as AI Startup Challenge
Automation World
DECEMBER 18, 2024
With more than 100 ecosystem partners, now including Pepperl+Fuchs, ServiceNow and SMC, and the introduction of new app bundles, Bosch Rexroth continues to focus on centering ctrlX as industrys vendor-neutral operating system.
Canadian Manufacturing
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Deep Sky Secures $40M Grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to Scale Direct Air Capture MONTRAL — Deep Sky, a Quebec-based carbon removal project developer, announced that it has secured a USD $40 million grant commitment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst (Catalyst). The funds, subject to the satisfaction of funding conditions, will be allocated to the construction of Deep Sky Alpha (formerly Deep Sky Labs) and its associated research and testing of direct air capture (DAC) technologies.
Mold Making Technology
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Tony Almeida Regional Sales Manager at Mitutoyo America Corporation shares how mold builders can achieve precise, efficient mold measurement using advancements in surface roughness testers and compact CMMs. Portable surface roughness testers streamline the measurement process, allowing direct application on large or heavy molds. With single-button operation and vivid color displays, these devices ensure user-friendly experiences.
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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Ontario government has given the go-ahead to Hydro One to seek all necessary approvals and build a new transmission line to meet the energy demand in the City of Timmins and support growth manufacturing and mining across Northeastern Ontario. The new transmission line is scheduled to come into service in 2030 and will run approximately 260 kilometres from the Wawa Transformer Station to the Porcupine Transformer Station, located in the Timmins area.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Mcity Test Facility will enable researchers to test their algorithms without having to travel to Ann Arbor. | Digital recreation by Darian Hogue, Mcity. The first open-source digital twin of the Mcity Test Facilitythe University of Michigan’s center for connected and autonomous vehicles and technologiesis now available to the public. The university said the digital twin gives researchers around the world access to a new free tool.
Canadian Manufacturing
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Lion Electric Co. has applied to the Superior Court of Quebec for protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. The electric school bus maker also says it plans to seek recognition of the CCAA proceedings in the U.S. under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code. In its application to the Quebec court for an initial order, the company is seeking approval of a formal sale and investment solicitation process.
Fastener News Desk
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Watch it now on FastenerTV at YouTube (8:13) IN THE NEWS In a new study by Dimension Market Research the 8 billion dollar Industrial Distribution Market Is Expected to Reach close to 13 billion dollars By 2033, at 5.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Increasing industrial automation during the forecast period and transformation to digital facilities have contributed to a rapid expansion of e-commerce in industrial procurement, so significant growth is expected for the market in the next deca
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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
Control.com
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Oriental Motors catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial robots, as well as a new set of controllers and drivers.
Canadian Manufacturing
DECEMBER 18, 2024
L.S. Starrett Co. names Carl-Olivier Turmel as Canadian Sales Manager (Credit: The L.S. Starrett Company) ATHOL — The L.S. Starrett Co., a global manufacturer of precision hand tools and gages, saw blades, power tool accessories, and more, has appointed Mr. Carl-Olivier Turmel as its Canadian Sales Manager, Industrial Products, filling the role after Mr.
E&T
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Heathrows 2.3bn investment over the next two years will be the largest private sector capital investment in UK transport infrastructure.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In Japan, the Waymo Driver will be tasked with adjusting to left-hand traffic. | Source: Waymo Waymo LLC yesterday announced that it will be bringing its autonomous vehicles to Tokyo for its first international “road trip.” The company is partnering with Nihan Kotsu and GO to make this possible. Waymo said its road trips have become an important first step in introducing its vehicles to new areas.
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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
Industry Week
DECEMBER 18, 2024
IndustryWeek editors look into that story and robotic floor sweepers, labor strife at GE, CHIPs funding, elven toy builders and a possible Nissan-Honda merger?
E&T
DECEMBER 18, 2024
What will the cyber-security and data security landscape look like in 2025?
Industry Week
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In updated economic forecasts published alongside the decision, members of the Fed's rate-setting committee penciled in just two quarter-point rate cuts in 2025, down from an earlier prediction of four.
Mold Making Technology
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Source | PCS Company PCS Company is now offering C-Sert Thread Repair inserts for permanent thread repair of injection molding press platens and other equipment. Self-aligning, self-tapping C-Sert inserts enable faster installation and chip removal thanks to the design of the cutting surfaces. Suitable for most repairs of OEM threaded holes, they are thick enough to replace many brands of thread repair inserts.
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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.
Industry Week
DECEMBER 18, 2024
IndustryWeek editors look into that story and robotic floor sweepers, labor strife at GE, CHIPs funding, elven toy builders and a possible Nissan-Honda merger?
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Southfield, Mich., has announced its acquisition of Cobotix Mfg. Inc., a precision metal fabricator specializing in copper and aluminum in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Manufacturers are harnessing power of AI to improve operations
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Civan Lasers has opened advanced demonstration labs at AMET in Rexburg, Ohio, and Photon Automation in Detroit.
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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.
Control.com
DECEMBER 18, 2024
HMS Networks releases new gateways to facilitate secure and fast communication for control systems in industrial environments.
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 18, 2024
WrightandJohnson N.A., dba Highfield Boats, a manufacturer of aluminum rigid inflatable boats and tenders, has announced plans to expand production capabilities in Cadillac, Mich.
Manufacturing Tomorrow
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The acquisition also addresses gaps in Shapeways previous infrastructure.
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