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Beyond Labour Savings: The Unexpected Benefits of Robotic Palletisers

Granta Automation

In an era of rising costs, supply chain pressure, and persistent labour shortages, businesses are turning to automation not just as a convenience, but as a necessity. Robotic palletisers are often the first step in this journeyoffering an immediate solution … Continue reading → The post Beyond Labour Savings: The Unexpected Benefits of Robotic Palletisers first appeared on Granta Automation.

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PAM03 series photoelectric amplifier suitable for industrial environments

Design World

Carlo Gavazzi Automation, an international electronics group involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic equipment, has introduced the fourth generation of its photoelectric sensor amplifier. The new PAM03 series photoelectric amplifier was developed in response to customer input and experience with applications in harsh environments over the past forty years.

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Dire Wolves: From Ancient DNA to Living Animals

Robotics Automation News

The successful revival of dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus) by Colossal Biosciences marks an extraordinary journey from ancient DNA fragments to living, breathing animals. This scientific achievement, announced on April 8, 2025, transformed 13,000-year-old genetic code into three healthy dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi.

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New conveyance shop opens in Calgary to support belting needs

Design World

Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and provider of industrial technology solutions, has opened its first Canadian Motion Conveyance Solutions location. The new facility, located at 100-10725 74 St. SE, Calgary, Alberta, began operations on May 1, 2025. The site supports Motions operations in Western Canada.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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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$100 million commitment to TAFE WA

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: arliftatoz2205/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government has committed $100 million from the 2025-26 State Budget to keep TAFE WA course fees unchanged in 2026 and $21.9 million to fund more fee-free building and construction courses. The Budget investment delivers on the Western Australian Government’s commitment to ensuring all Western Australians can access affordable, world-class training, regardless of where they live. “We recognise that TAFEs play a vital part in

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5 Ways Marketers Are Using AI to Automate Boring Research Tasks

Robotics Automation News

Lets be honest: when I first started in marketing, I thought Id spend my days dreaming up clever campaigns and analyzing big wins. Instead, I found myself knee-deep in spreadsheets, copy-pasting competitor prices, and sorting through endless customer comments.

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Dexterity partners with Sanmina to scale Mech mobile manipulator

Robotics Business Review

Mech is available to Dexteritys industrial and enterprise customers for truck loading, with new software applications scheduled throughout 2025 to extend its capabilities. | Source: Dexterity Dexterity Inc. yesterday announced a strategic partnership with Sanmina Corp., a developer of integrated manufacturing systems. Through this partnership, Dexterity will use Sanminas global production footprint and technology expertise to accelerate the commercialization of its artificial intelligence-driven

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HMS Networks report shows growth in industrial ethernet

Automation Mag

May 29, 2025, Halmstad, Sweden HMS Networks has released its annual analysis of the industrial network market, reporting the market experienced a 10-11 per cent decrease of newly installed nodes in 2024. The decrease is primarily attributed to a more challenging economic environment, ongoing uncertainties and excess production capacity in highly automation sectors such as automotive and manufacturing, particularly in Europe.

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UK braces for future droughts by fast-tracking its first new reservoirs in decades

E&T

The government is fast-tracking the construction of two new reservoirs as part of plans to defend the UKs water supplies from the possibility of climate change-induced droughts.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

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

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Walmart Canada partnering with Lufa Farms on food mfg. project

Canadian Manufacturing

Walmart Canada and Lufa Farms launch local produce collaboration in Montreal (CNW Group/Wal-Mart Canada Corp.) MONTREAL — Walmart Canada and Lufa Farms announce that they are now selling hyperlocal produce from Lufa Farms’ hydroponic greenhouse atop the March Central Walmart Supercentre in the store below. This reportedly marks the first time produce from Montreal’s Lufa Farms will be sold through a retailer and the first time Walmart Canada will sell produce from a store’

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Nearfield Instruments and Singapore’s A*STAR IME Sign Research Collaboration Agreement to Advance Semiconductor Metrology Solutions for AI and Advanced Packaging Era

i4.0 today

Nearfield Instruments, a leader in advanced semiconductor metrology, and the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME) of Singapore, today have signed a multi-year research collaboration agreement to drive innovation in semiconductor metrology technologies. By leveraging Nearfield Instruments expertise in high-precision metrology and A*STAR IMEs cutting-edge semiconductor research, the partnership will accelerate the development of advanced metrology solutions that enable efficient AI ch

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BRP says Q1 profit up as company reveals CEO José Boisjoli to retire soon

Canadian Manufacturing

BRP Inc. says its latest quarter delivered a soaring profit, but revenue ticked lower over the same period. The Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo manufacturer says its first-quarter profit amounted to $161 million or $2.19 per diluted share for the quarter ended April 30. The result compared with a profit of $42.5 million or 56 cents per diluted share a year earlier.

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VES Andover’s Move Toward Sustainable HVAC Manufacturing

Manufacturing Management

The manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units, VES Andover, is stepping up its sustainability efforts following a major investment in smart automation.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

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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SailPoint research highlights rapid AI agent adoption, driving urgent need for evolved security

i4.0 today

SailPoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIL), a leader in unified identity security for enterprises, todayreleased a new research report titled AI agents: The new attack surface. A global survey of security, IT professionals and executives. The report highlights an urgent need for improved identity security as AI agents gain widespread adoption. According to the report, 82% of organisations already use AI agents, but only 44% of organisations report having policies in place to secure them.

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Executive Growth Movers & Shakers Interview with Chaiitanya Bulusu, SVP & Business Head – Americas, Infinite Uptime

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Frost & Sullivans Sebastin Trolli, Head of Research for Industrial Automation & Software, spoke with Chaiitanya Bulusu, SVP & Business Head Americas at Infinite Uptime, to discuss how the company is transforming industrial manufacturing. With its Production Reliability-as-a- Service (PRaaS) model leveraging PlantOS manufacturing intelligence platform, Infinite Uptime delivers measurable outcomessuch as 99.97% equipment availability and 2% energy savings per ton producedfor heavy ind

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Acculon Energy partners with Circulor and Rockwell Automation to Enhance supply chain transparency in Energy Storage

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Acculon Energy has partnered with Circulor and Rockwell Automation to deliver next-generation, traceable battery energy storage solutions. This collaboration ensures responsible sourcing, regulatory compliance, and unprecedented supply chain transparency.

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Oxa and Bradshaw EV partner for self-driving vehicles

SMMT

Automated vehicle software developer Oxa and vehicle maker Bradshaw EV have announced a partnership to deliver electric automated vehicles to businesses that need on-site transportation. Oxa will provide the software and Bradshaw will supply the vehicles. The Oxas Driver software will be integrated onto two vehicles offered by Bradshaw EV: the T800 8-tonne tow tractor and the Club Car Carryall 500 utility vehicle.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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FAULHABER expands portfolio with 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR DC motors

Automation Mag

May 29, 2025, Schnaich, Germany FAULHABER has expanded its portfolio with the new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR DC motors. The new motors offer standard higher performance and a broader range of configuration options to meet the demands of modern drive solutions. They provide flexible voltage variants from 3V to 18V as well as different bearing configurations, the company reported in a press statement.

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Five minutes with… Jason Chamberlain, Chief Revenue Officer at directtyre.com

SMMT

Preventative tyre management is central to your offer at DTM. What are the key challenges to maximising both safety and efficiency? The biggest challenge is ensuring consistent execution across varied fleets and operational environments. Preventative tyre management isnt just about reacting to wear, it requires a proactive, integrated approach that includes timely inspections, data analysis, and intervention before issues escalate.

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Learning to trust in a metal fabrication shop

The Fabricator

Every problem in a fab shop cant be solved by one person. Thats why an organizational chart is helpful in delegating responsibilities.

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What is Wrench Time in Industrial Maintenance?

ATS

Share Wrench time, also called tool time, is the amount of time maintenance technicians spend actively working on equipment. This work may include making repairs, carrying out inspections or completing regular maintenance tasks. Wrench time does not include time spent waiting for instructions or parts, preparing paperwork or attending meetings. As a rule, higher wrench time means greater productivity.

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

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

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Trifork appoints Charmaine Carmichael to the newly created position as Group COO and UK Director

i4.0 today

Trifork an international technology innovation partner for enterprises and public organisations today announces the appointment of Charmaine Carmichael as Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director of Trifork UK. Charmaine Carmichael brings over 25 years of executive technology leadership experience, having driven global business transformation, strategic innovation, and corporate governance across Fortune 500 companies, high-growth start-ups, and venture-backed technology firms.

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Batch Process vs Continuous Process: Key Differences and Benefits

Snic Solutions

Deciding between a batch manufacturing process vs a continuous process can significantly impact your manufacturing efficiency and costs. This guide explains the key differences, benefits, and when to use each method.

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Vision Miner: Eight Years Strong, Charting Profitable Growth and Launching the Game-Changing USD 14,900 Industrial High-Temperature 22 IDEX 3D Printer for Advanced Manufacturing Solutions

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Amidst a rapidly evolving additive manufacturing (AM) market, Vision Miner today proudly announces its sustained, profitable growth and the full-market availability of its revolutionary 22 IDEX Industrial High-Temperature 3D Printer. Competitively priced at USD 14,900, the 22 IDEX is engineered to transform the industrial 3D printing landscape, offering unparalleled performance and value for high-temperature polymer printing, including PEEK, ULTEM, and carbon-fiber composites.

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Smartphone giant Honor to build humanoid robots

Robotics Automation News

Well-known smartphone manufacturer Honor has announced its official entry into the burgeoning humanoid robot market, according to a report on Bloomberg. This strategic move is a significant part of the company’s ambitious $10 billion, five-year Honor Alpha Plan aimed at fostering a comprehensive AI-focused ecosystem.

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

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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RS Group earns three new ESG accolades

Manufacturing Tomorrow

RS Groups commitment to ESG leadership continues to impress, earning 2025 recognition on the CDP A List, a third consecutive EcoVadis Platinum medal, and a second consecutive listing in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook.

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Comau designs and builds ‘cutting-edge’ automation technology for Li Auto factory

Robotics Automation News

Industrial robotics specialist Comau has designed and developed what it describes as a cutting-edge automation technology for Li Autos next-generation range extender line, allowing the Chinese electric vehicle maker to reach an annual production capacity of up to 400,000 units.

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Kia confirms national PBV centres and partners

SMMT

Kia has revealed its network of partners and locations that will offer sales and services for its PBV commercial vehicle. The new PBV Centre network announcement follows the launch of the brands professional business vans at the Commercial Vehicle Show last month. The centres are planned to be fully operational by late 2025 coinciding with first UK deliveries of the Kia PV5 model.

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