Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 18, 2025
Unilever is a supplier of beauty and wellbeing, personal care, home care, foods and ice cream products. Image: Unilever Unilevers Glen Thoms explores the companys recent investments in automation, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing technology. Decision maker column Glen Thoms, head of Supply Chain, Unilever APAC & ANZ Ive seen a lot of change in my 25-year tenure at Unilever.
Mold Making Technology
MAY 18, 2025
Source | Standex Engraving Mold-Tech Standex Engraving Mold-Tech’s Micro-Engraved Functional Textures service enables manufacturers to partner directly with the company’s surface engineering experts to develop textures designed for product performance, aesthetics and sustainability. Developed by the company’s in-house research and development team, the service combines the precision of engineered microtextures with advanced manufacturing processes and material innovation.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 18, 2025
A P-8A Poseidon flies as a part of a capability showcase during the Australian International Airshow 2025, at Avalon Airport. Image: LAC Ryan Howell/Department of Defence Nearly 2000 tonnes of structural steel over half from Whyalla Steelworks have been used to complete a massive $200 million four-bay aircraft hangar in northern Adelaide for maintaining the ADFs Boeing 737 military aircraft.
Min-Hui
MAY 18, 2025
When contrasting a wire forming machine with a double-slide vertical injection molding machine, the primary distinction is found in their molds and templates. The double-slide injection molding machine features two lower plates and molds, which significantly boosts its efficiency compared to wire forming machines. Consequently, proper maintenance of the molds in injection molding machines is […] The post How to Maintain the Mold of a Wire Forming Machine?
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 18, 2025
Image: SpaceOak/stock.adobe.com Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Colin Brooks has announced the opening of the second round of the Skills Solutions Partnerships Program for Victoria. The Victorian Government is investing $4.75 million to support industry partnerships with Victorias TAFEs and dual sector universities to co-design and pilot innovative short courses.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 18, 2025
Representational Image. Credit: Sergey Kohl/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government is investing in the development of precision loitering munitions capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with the launch of Mission Talon Strike. As an Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) mission, Talon Strike will support the development of medium-range precision loitering munition systems that carry a kinetic payload and have the precision strike capabilities of a guided missile.
Robotics Business Review
MAY 18, 2025
The GR00T-Dreams blueprint generates data to train humanoid robot reasoning and behavior. Source: NVIDIA At Computex today in Taipei, Taiwan, NVIDIA Corp. announced Isaac GR00T N1.5, the first update to its open, generalized, customizable foundation model for humanoid robot reasoning and skills. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company also unveiled Isaac GR00T-Dreams, a blueprint for generating synthetic motion data, as well as NVIDIA Blackwell systems to accelerate humanoid development.
Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 18, 2025
Image: Li Ding/stock.adobe.com The Queensland Government has secured millions of dollars in new export deals during a major trade mission to China. Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates led a delegation to HOFEX 2025 one of Asias largest trade expos where 15 Queensland companies generated $3.99 million in export outcomes and secured 191 new trade leads.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 18, 2025
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we manage power, offering solutions to optimize energy consumption across various sectors. Studies suggest that AI-powered energy management systems can lead to significant cost savings, with some reports indicating potential reductions of up to 20 percent in energy expenses for buildings and industrial facilities.
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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
Modern Machine Shop
MAY 18, 2025
Source: Dillon Manufacturing Dillon Manufacturing ’s soft jaws feature a milled surface on the jaw end of the soft jaw blanks, which provides an easy-locating feature to speed setups. In addition, this datum, opposite the clamping surface, serves as a location point for positioning the counter-bored holes and the jaws’ serrations, resulting in exact dimensional matching of Dillon jaw sets.
Robotics Automation News
MAY 18, 2025
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic fantasy; its a present-day reality, increasingly being woven into the fabric of our lives. But beyond the general understanding of AI as systems that can learn and make decisions, a more dynamic and autonomous form is rapidly emerging: AI agents.
DO Supply
MAY 18, 2025
Allen Bradley is one of the big players in the market when it comes to industrial automation. They offer a big number of drives, each of which is tailored for specific applications. One of these offerings is the Liquiflo drive. This article walks you through the technical specifications of the Liquiflo drives as to what makes this drive different, or similar to other Allen Bradley drives.
Control.com
MAY 18, 2025
Emphasizing the importance of power at Automate 2025, PULS showed us the modular FIEPOS power supply for on-machine automation and the compact PISA circuit breakers for system protection.
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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.
Mold Making Technology
MAY 18, 2025
Advancements in processing and tooling are key to overcoming the challenges of bioresins —paving the way for sustainable manufacturing and a circular economy. Source (all images) | Edro Engineering and Specialty Steels Plastic waste is a widely debated topic globally. While plastic products offer unique advantages and a lower carbon footprint compared to alternatives, addressing their full life cycle and waste management poses challenges.
Mold Making Technology
MAY 18, 2025
Source | Walter USA Walter USA’s Tiger·tec Gold finishing grade WPM15G features physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings, which are optimized for finish milling. The WPM15G is an upgrade from the existing WXM15 grade to provide increased output and extended tool life. The grade features over 20 new finishing inserts and is available for all finishing inserts for Walter Xtra·tec XT, Walter BLAXX and M4000 milling cutters and more.
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