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Easy-to-Use Interface for Cobot-Based Palletizer

Automation World

ONExia, a robotics system integrator, has created PalletizHD as a drag-and-drop palletizing software integrated with a collaborative robot as an easy drop-in replacement for end-of-line workers.

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Hunter class frigate propeller prototypes to be made in Australia

Manufacturer's Monthly

Propellers for Australia’s elite submarine-hunting warships are a step closer to being made in Australia, delivering a critical local capability for future naval shipbuilding programs. BAE Systems Australia has awarded WA-based company VEEM a $1.76 million contract to manufacture two prototype propeller blades and a propeller hub for their Hunter class frigates under the guidance of OEM Kongsberg Maritime.

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Photoneo Introduces New Solution For Fast 3D Robotic Picking

Metrology

Photoneo has introduced a new tool for fast picking of oriented and semi-oriented parts in collision-free environments – the Locator Studio. The most common use cases include object picking from. The post Photoneo Introduces New Solution For Fast 3D Robotic Picking appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Funding to advance WA hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

ITM Power has announced that the Western Australia Government is investing $225,000 to understand the feasibility of manufacturing renewable hydrogen electrolysers within the state. Electrolyser manufacturing is a key initiative in implementing the Western Australian Renewable Hydrogen Strategy. The investment follows a WA Government process that invited a shortlist of electrolyser manufacturers to submit an outline for a business case for electrolyser assembly and manufacture.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Amazon Canada to host second virtual Refugee Career Day

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — Amazon Canada has announced plans to launch its second virtual Refugee Career Day on Nov. 3, an event the company created to attract potential candidates to its job vacancies. The company will set up virtual booths according to job type, including technical and non-technical roles at Amazon, jobs with human resources, and positions in fulfillment centres.

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Supporting local capabilities in supply chain integration

Manufacturer's Monthly

Honouring the capability of local businesses is at the heart of what the Industry Capability Network does, which is why it is sponsoring the Global Supply Chain Integration of the Year Award once again this year at the Endeavour Awards. As an ongoing sponsor of the Endeavour Awards, the Industry Capability Network (ICN ) has seen the event as a great platform to highlight the capabilities of Australian manufacturers.

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Lifting with air hoists

Manufacturer's Monthly

Glenn Morgan, national hoist specialist at KITO PWB, spoke to Manufacturers’ Monthly about the range of ENDO products it offers to clients in industries such as construction, mining, and oil and gas. One such product is the air hoist, a tool that’s safer and easier to use than its electric counterpart in certain environments. Going on more than 40 years of working relationship, KITO PWB is the exclusive distributor of ENDO quality products in Australasia.

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October 2022 Metrology News Magazine

Metrology

Editors Message: At this time of the year, most companies will be starting the fiscal budgeting process for their coming financial year. A budget is one of the most important. The post October 2022 Metrology News Magazine appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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WA looks to establish wind turbine manufacturing industry

AU Manufacturing

The Western Australian government has commissioned a study into the feasibility of establishing a local wind turbine components manufacturing industry. . The study is part of WA’s efforts to diversify the economy, enhance manufacturing capabilities and create jobs of the future, the government said in a press release. . To be conducted by Aurecon , the study will look into the progress findings of previous analyses that initially examined wind farms and supply opportunities in WA. .

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New Vision Sensor Launch Makes The Invisible Visible

Metrology

The new VISOR UV from SensoPart offers integrated UV illumination that can evaluate markings, inscriptions and codes that are invisible to the human eye. With its wide range of functions, The post New Vision Sensor Launch Makes The Invisible Visible appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Regional Victoria records nation-leading low unemployment levels

AU Manufacturing

Victoria has recorded the lowest regional unemployment rate in Australia, sitting at 2.9 per cent while the nation is at 3.1 per cent, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. . The ABS report said unemployment in most areas of Regional Victoria is now less than half of what it was in 2014. . A statement from the Andrews Labor government said this reflects its steadfast backing of workers and businesses. .

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New Executive Council Launched To Accelerate Adoption of USA Smart Manufacturing

Metrology

Recognizing the urgent need to accelerate the adoption of Smart Manufacturing in the U.S., CESMII, (the Smart Manufacturing Institute) and SME (the Society of Manufacturing Engineers) have announced the official. The post New Executive Council Launched To Accelerate Adoption of USA Smart Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Galen Robotics closes oversubscribed $15 Million Series A funding round

Robotics Automation News

Galen Robotics, which describes itself as a “digital-surgery-as-a-service pioneer”, has completed the first close for an oversubscribed Series A round with $15 million in funding, including investment from Ambix Healthcare Partners, from Menlo Park, California. Galen Robotics has submitted a new collaborative soft tissue surgical robot, intended to address unmet needs in the market, to […].

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First Fully Integrated AM Scan Head with Quality Assurance Announced

Metrology

Sigma Additive Solutions, developer of quality assurance software to the commercial 3D printing industry, has announced that it has partnered with Novanta, a premier global supplier of laser photonics, precision. The post First Fully Integrated AM Scan Head with Quality Assurance Announced appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Facts you need to know about vertical injection molding machine

Min-Hui

If you are in the manufacturing industry, you might have heard about the vertical injection molding machine, one essential piece of equipment in industrial plastic manufacturing. Vertical injection molding machine is a manufacturing process that is generally used in the fabrication of plastic items ranging from automotive body parts to toys and trinkets.

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Infor Picks  Terry Smagh to Helm Asia Pacific and Japan

Dinesh Mishra

Asian leader and SaaS veteran sets sights on aggressive cloud adoption across the fastest-growing region for Infor. ASIA PACIFIC – INDIA— 28 October 2022 — Infor , the industry cloud company, today announced the appointment of Terry Smagh as senior vice president and general manager for Asia Pacific and Japan. Based in Singapore, Smagh will be responsible for growing Infor’s business and driving customer success across key markets in the region, including Australia and New Zealand, Greater

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CAE’s Marc Parent and Maryse Carmichael inducted into Canada’s Aviation HOF

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTREAL — Marc Parent, CAE’s president and chief executive officer, and Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Maryse Carmichael, CAE’s Solution Lead, Future Aircrew Training, have been inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace in Canada.

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Government of Canada to support EXFO in developing 5G centre of excellence using AI

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTRÉAL— Canada’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry says it will make an investment of $15.9 million to support a $77 million project with EXFO. This development comes as part of the federal government’s stated goal to help advance the country’s digital infrastructure. EXFO has set out to create a 5G centre of excellence in Montréal.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.