Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Vention Rapid Sanding Solution (CNW Group/Vention) MONTREAL Vention, creator of a full-stack automation platform and hardware ecosystem, launches its first turnkey robotic sanding solution in response to the demand for robot work cells for sanding applications, especially in cabinetmaking. Vention’s Rapid Sanding Solution (RSS) comes standard with a FANUC CRX-30iA, a robot with safety features for working alongside humans.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

AutomationDirect has added Murrplastik MP10 series cable/hose drag chains and chain brackets to their growing selection of wire and cable management products. Drag chains route cables/hoses to moving components and help to extend cable/hose life, provide protection for personnel, and reduce equipment downtime and repair costs. The MP10 series is built from rugged polyamide (PA)… The post AutomationDirect expands wire management with Murrplastik MP10 drag chains appeared first on Design Wor

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The last real-time operating system briefing for me had to have been more than a decade ago. Im passing this along as an interesting take. RTOSX develops real-time operating systems (RTOS) and middleware. It bills its RTOSX Kernel as the industrial grade alternative to Eclipse Thread X. RTOSX has achieved certification for functional safety. In brief: Certification accelerates compliance with IEC 61508, IEC 62304, ISO 26262, and EN 50128 functional safety standards for automotive, industrial, an

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Design World

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In industries requiring high precision, such as semiconductor manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, precision and cleanliness are critical requirements. The UNIMOTION CTL Linear Unit offers advanced linear motion capabilities to meet the specific needs of these environments. With its integrated high-performance linear motor and innovative design, the CTL unit is reshaping what engineers can expect from linear… The post Precision solutions for semiconductor and pharma industries appeared first

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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.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Symphony Robotics’ patent-pending technology combines micro-robotic arms, real-time computer vision, and AI. | Source: Symphony Robotics Symphony Robotics announced Tuesday that it licensed micro-robotic arm technology from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Cleveland-based Symphony Robotics licensed CWRUs novel, MRI-guided, magnetically actuated robotic platform.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Vention’s Rapid Sanding Solution comes standard with a FANUC cobot arm and is optimized for use with 3M Abrasive Solutions. | Source: Vention Vention launched its first turnkey robot for sanding. The company said it developed the product due to growing demand for robot workcells for sanding applications, especially in cabinet making. Vention’s Rapid Sanding Solution ( RSS ) comes standard with a FANUC CRX-30iA.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The automotive and aerospace manufacturing industries are undergoing a profound transformation fueled by the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), and smart manufacturing technologies. As manufacturers strive to meet the growing demands for efficiency, sustainability, and innovation, groundbreaking technologies are poised to solve complex challenges and unlock new growth opportunities.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Robotics Summit & Expo , produced by The Robot Report , has unveiled the first look at its conference agenda for the April 30-May 1 event at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The Robotics Summit & Expo brings together 5,000+ developers focused on building robots for a variety of commercial industries. Attendees will gain insights into the latest enabling technologies, engineering best practices, and emerging trends.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Host facility tours, support STEM initiatives, and create apprenticeship programs. These activities not only benefit the community but also position your company as an employer of choice. The metal fabrication industry is advancing rapidly, with cutting-edge machinery, automation, and AI revolutionizing processes. However, despite these technological leaps, one challenge persists across all manufacturers attracting and retaining a skilled workforce.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

HBK, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, has announced the launch of digiBOX, a next-generation, multi-channel edge-amplifier, tailored to meet the demands of industrial process control and weighing applications. With the advent of Industry 4.0, the need for measurement solutions that can process complex data streams in real time – while ensuring precision, reliability and connectivity – has never been greater.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The TR-1000 Custom Vertical Blast System introduces several industry-first features designed to optimize efficiency and precision. Guyson USA, a leader in automated surface preparation solutions, is excited to announce the release of its latest innovation, the TR-1000 Custom Vertical Blast System. This new, fully automated conveyor blasting system is engineered to optimize efficiency, precision, and safety, catering to industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing that require meti

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ATS

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Share Lean manufacturing focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing processes to achieve maximum efficiency and expediency. This means bottlenecks are in many ways the natural adversaries of lean principles. Any point along your supply chain or production line where activity is throttled, for any reason, becomes a serious hindrance to your efficiency.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Wintriss Controls Group has added flexible and affordable purchase options for ShopFloorConnect OEE, Production Tracking, and Data Collection software, which allows users to quickly and easily leverage data from their machines. ShopFloorConnect is an on-premises software solution that provides timely, accurate, and unbiased data directly from the shop floor for making informed management decisions.

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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.

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Automation World

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Industrial companies efforts to decarbonize are a mixed bag with many untapped opportunities.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The innovations found in lasers and vision tracking systems in welding solutions deliver high-speed, high-quality welding results in both thin material and thick plates. Autonomous SAW Tech Enables Root-to-Cap Welding Without Intervention ESABs Adaptio SAW technology automatically compensates for deviations in bevel angle, gap and alignment, enabling a complete weld from root to cap without operator/welder influence.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Share Keeping track of your facility’s maintenance operations is a big job, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. This is why many manufacturers and production facilities have a dedicated maintenance supervisor on staff to oversee these mission-critical tasks. Industrial maintenance supervisors are responsible for coordinating technicians, creating schedules and ensuring the overall reliability of critical equipment.

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Magna expands partnership with Mercedes-Benz (GlobeNewswire) AURORA — Magna has reportedly been a strategic partner to Mercedes-Benz for a few years, and the collaboration has spanned multiple areas of the vehicle, including powertrain and drivetrain systems, ADAS technologies, body and chassis components, electrification, interior systems, vehicle assembly, and more.

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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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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Teqram proudly introduces the EasyFlipper, a groundbreaking tool designed to simplify the flipping of large, heavy plates and parts. With the ability to handle up to 5 metric tons per unit, the EasyFlipper offers a faster and safer solution for rotating heavy components. Its modular design is highly scalable. A combination of 20 EasyFlippers can flip parts weighing 100 metric tons.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Following the success of the first edition of Critical Manufacturings MES and Industry 4.0 International Summit (MESI 4.0 Summit), the conference is set to return in 2025, offering a top-tier platform at which global manufacturing leaders will come together, innovate, and share ideas about their digital transformations. The two-day conference will take place from June 12-13 at the prestigious Alfndega Congress Centre in Porto, Portugal.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Walter has expanded the product range of the Xtratec XT M5137 shoulder milling cutter. With a 90 approach angle, the cutter is suitable for face milling, shoulder milling, ramping, pocket milling and circular interpolation. The indexable inserts for the cutter feature an extended range of corner radii by adding r = 0.8 mm for the TNMU11T3 and r = 1.2 mm and 1.6 mm for the TNMU1605.

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

MISSISSAUGA — Medtech Canada, the national association representing the medical device industry in Canada, released the following statement from President and CEO, Nicole DeKort, on the tariff and sanction threat facing Canada: “As the federal government as well as provincial and territorial governments across Canada plan responses to potential tariffs from the U.S. government, we are calling on all jurisdictions to ensure that medical devices are excluded from any retaliatory tari

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Fixtureworks , a leading supplier of workholding and fixturing technologies now offers 5-axis clamping vises identified as CP170. Supporting the vise is a complete clamping system ideal for workholding during 5-axis machining, including centering clamps, jaws, flex zero bases and clamping pins. The compact self-centering vises, with center-moving jaws that provide stability, come in overall length of 130 and 170 mm and are ideal for 5-axis machining.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

February 12, 2025 | Obituary It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Robert A. “Bob” Kierlin, founder of Fastenal Company, who departed on February 10, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 1, 1939, in Winona, Minnesota, Bob’s journey was marked by visionary leadership and an unwavering commitment to innovation in the fastener industry.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

PneuTech , an industry leader in compressed air solutions, highlights the RK Rotary Screw Air Compressor Fixed Speed Series with Integrated Dryer, which delivers consistent, dry, clean air while optimizing both cost and floor space. This innovative and streamlined design provides a dependable and easy-to-maintain solution for industries such as metalworking that depend on high-quality compressed air.

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

VANCOUVER — EnWave Corporation announced that it has signed an amendment to the royalty-bearing license agreement entered into with BranchOut Foods Inc. of Peru. The Amendment grants BranchOut the exclusive right to produce dried blueberry products using EnWaves Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV ) dehydration technology in Peru. Pursuant to the Amendment, BranchOut will pay a minimum of US$50,000 in annual royalties relating to the sales of blueberry products beginning in 2025.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

New research finds that electric vehicles generally produce less non-exhaust particulate matter emissions through tyre wear and braking compared to combustion engine vehicles.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

South-Tek Systems , a global leader in nitrogen generation solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the N2GEN-FLEX Nitrogen Generator a groundbreaking new system designed to transform the way businesses generate and utilize nitrogen on-site. With its industry-leading air-to-nitrogen ratios and unparalleled efficiency, the N2GEN-FLEX delivers significant savings in energy costs, service costs, and overall operational efficiency.

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Control.com

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Richtech Robotics has just opened its first Clouffee & Tea store in Las Vegas. The store's main highlight? ADAM, the coffee and bubble tea-making robot with a knack for customer service.

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