Control.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Walmart partners with Symbiotic to automate warehousing, investing $520M in AI-driven robotics for faster, safer, and more efficient fulfillment.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Proprio’s visualization technology uses volumetric intelligence to create a 3D view of anatomy and the surgical space without using radiation. | Source: Proprio A looming U.S. surgeon shortageprojected to reach up to 19,900 unfilled positions by 2036, per AAMC data is set to collide with an aging population and frequently crumbling rural healthcare infrastructure.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Build a sales playbook around knowledge, actions, communication and effective presentations. Source | Stock, Copilot Sales function as a vital role in driving business success in mold manufacturing. Far from a simple "order-taking" role, today's sales professionals must navigate complex customer needs, industry trends and cutting-edge technologies to secure new business and maintain strong customer relationships.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

DroneDeploy last week announced nationwide approval for beyond visual line-of-sight, or BVLOS, inspection operations for critical infrastructure. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s waiver enables the company’s customers to legally and remotely deploy and monitor autonomous drones. More than 80% of the top 50 U.S. general contractors use DroneDeploy’s platform, it said.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Technological development in metrology follows one clear course: measurement technology gets more versatile and easy to use over time. Dial indicators may only be able to measure at increments set during their manufacturing, but experienced employees trust in their repeatability, simplicity and accuracy. Digital indicators may require more training to fully leverage, but they have grown increasingly flexible with regards to resolution and units since their introduction.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Meet the ByCell Bend Star M the compact, automated bending cell designed for small and medium-sized parts. Its your secret weapon for quality, efficiency, and flexibility in manufacturing. More Information.

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The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Join us for the World-Class Roll Forming Workshop on April 29-30, 2025, in Elgin, Ill at FMA Headquarters. This two-day conference is a long-standing program, developed by the FMA Roll Forming Technology Council. It provides a forum for sharing roll forming information and solving related issues.

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Min-Hui

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Pressure instability is a common issue encountered during the operation of vertical injection molding machines. For instance, an injection mold may initially fill completely, but after producing several molds, dissatisfaction may arise. Occasionally, the machine may produce empty molds. If operations continue under these conditions, problems may arise, or one might notice that the quality […] The post What Causes Pressure Instability in Vertical Injection Molding Machines?

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Source | Hasco America Inc. Hasco America Inc. now offers its dummy safety coupling Z825HT/… as a simple solution for the reliable closure of open temperature control systems that also enables clean storage without any risk of the cooling channels becoming dirty. The new development combines maximum safety standards with user-friendly handling and thus complies with the highest demands of modern mold temperature control.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Source: Index Corp. Index Corp. has announced that Michael Huggett will succeed Cris Taylor as the company’s president and CEO. Huggett will assume leadership of the company during a transition period in April 2025, concluding with Taylor’s retirement at the end of that month. Huggett brings with him over 30 years of industry experience.

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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

To ensure and verify the efficient airflow in the ducts and the optimum distribution (balance) of airflow in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, a technician would use a balometer a type of airflow meter. This tool/instrument measures several airflow parameters from diffusers and grilles. With this data, the HVAC technician can […] The post What is a balometer and what does it do?

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Source: Palmgren Palmgren ’s Multi-Positioning Ball Bench Vise is a 4" tool that is said to be easy to use and designed to allow multiangle positioning without having to reposition the workpiece. Its body can be clamped at any point due to the side locking lever. The vise can be tilted, turned and rotated into positions in multiple planes.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The future of data security is evolving at an unprecedented pace, fuelled by innovations, regulations, and the growing complexity of digital ecosystems. As organizations navigate the challenges of protecting sensitive information amidst increasing cyber threats, data security technologies are stepping up to redefine resilience. From decentralized identity solutions enhancing privacy to quantum encryption fortifying defences, these advancements are not just incrementaltheyre transformative.

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Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Have you ever wondered how efficient inventory management and control have an impact on everything from maintenance planning to budget allocation? This is because inventory management for facilities includes critical aspects like the procedures for ordering, storing, and using supplies and equipment. It ensures that you always have what you need when it counts the most.

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Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Both consumers and businesses are now seeking sustainable packaging that doesnt compromise on performance a tough ask. The packaging industry, however, is swiftly overcoming this challenge by adopting advanced barrier coatings. These innovative coatings bio-based and fully recyclable not only enhance product safety and extend shelf-life but also reveal significant growth potential for packaging manufacturers.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Today, rapid technological progress is disrupting industries and job functions, making digital transformation an essential priority for enterprises, technology providers, manufacturers, and end customers. This shift goes beyond the piecemeal adoption of AI, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G. It demands holistic restructuring of legacy workflows, data startegies, and organizational culture to ensure that these technologies work in harmony with existing infrastructure.

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