Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Energys Australia is leading the way in hydrogen fuel cell generators with some of the first rolling off the production line in Victoria to some major clients and to support regions particularly vulnerable to power outages. Energys has proudly unveiled the first of five cutting-edge Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generators being manufactured for Telstra as part of an alternative energy backup pilot program.
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Before adopting smart manufacturing, you need to evaluate it deeply. These eight questions about can help define a metal fabrication shop's objectives and capabilities.
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Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Whether manufacturing can become more precise than it is today depends primarily on advancements in other fields. While some manufacturing is accurate on the nanoscale, other types aren’t. Materials The main limitation of manufacturing accuracy is material constraints.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 23, 2023
This image was created using Microsoft Bing Image Creator. It’s time to reflect upon the trends from the past 12 months while looking ahead at what 2024 has in store for the world of robotics. 2023 was an exciting year for innovation. The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including generative AI, captured global attention and dominated headlines.
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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.
Industry Week
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Cyber-maturity is finally catching up to digital transformation, a new Manufacturers Alliance study finds.
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Automation World
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Sourcing experts at DigiKey share their insights on the importance of digitizing and automating procurement operations to better handle expected and unexpected supply chain issues.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Note: This website and my work is supported by sponsorships and through consulting work. We are closing in on 200,000 page views a month. If you would like to achieve some visibility with a global audience, contact me at gary@themanufacturingconnection.com for details. The headline of this article comes from a survey conducted by MES solution provider Parsec Automation Corp.
E&T
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The state-owned China General Nuclear Power Corp (CGN) has stopped making payments to fund nuclear plant Hinkley Point C amid high tensions between the UK and China, a Bloomberg report has claimed.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Fourier Intelligence has been manufacturing exoskeletons and rehabilitation devices since 2017. The Singapore-based company launched its first generation of humanoid robots this year, designated the GR-1. The humanoid platform includes 40 degrees of freedom distributed throughout its body, which measures 1.65 m (5 ft., 5 in.) in height and weighs 55 kg (121.2 lb.).
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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
SMMT
DECEMBER 5, 2023
New car registrations reach 156,525 – up 9.5% on last November and just -0.1% down on pre-pandemic levels. Battery electric vehicle uptake declines compared with bumper month last year, but year to date uptake up 27.5%. Three-year deferral to Rules of Origin needed to avoid EV tariffs and support zero emission transition. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The UK new car market grew by 9.5% in November to reach 156,525 units, according to the latest figures from
Design World
DECEMBER 19, 2023
ABB to supply over 1,300 robots including functional packages to Volvo Cars for the next generation of electric vehicles. ABB’s new family of energy-efficient large robots and OmniCore controllers will help Volvo Cars deliver energy savings of up to 20% and achieve its ambitious sustainability targets. Deployment will start in 2024 at Volvo Cars’ production… The post Smart robotic automation solutions from ABB to support sustainability targets for Volvo Cars appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Through a focus on yield, Maple Leaf Foods learned that by leveraging its existing MES technology it could successfully implement an IoT project that delivered ROI 4x faster than expected.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Many people express concern about where the development of artificial intelligence will take human society. This thought piece comes from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society with some suggested guardrails. Certainly worth thinking about. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being rapidly developed for a wide variety of applications including: a) Recommendation systems for consumers; b) Generative AI systems that create images, audio, video, and text; c) Systems that take on tasks or portions of
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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.
NIST Manufacturing
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The grants will go to 15 small businesses in nine states under NIST's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 31, 2023
The mission for Glide is to provide independence and agency to sight-impaired individuals. | Credit: Glidance Glidance Inc. has been developing Glide, a robotic walking aid for people with vision impairments. The Seattle-based company’s device has an ergonomic handle, and its sensors are designed to help users avoid obstacles, find waypoints on maps, and stop at stairs and elevators.
E&T
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Efforts to move all 29 million UK homes off copper landlines onto a digital system have been paused over concerns that the change could impact vulnerable customers.
Design World
DECEMBER 15, 2023
ABB Robotics and XtalPi have entered a strategic partnership to produce a range of automated laboratory workstations in China. The new, automated laboratories will boost the productivity of R&D processes in biopharmaceuticals, chemical engineering and chemistry, and new energy materials. “Our collaboration with XtalPi marks another milestone for ABB’s collaborative robots in the life sciences… The post ABB Robotics partners with XtalPi to build intelligent automated laboratories appear
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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
Automation World
DECEMBER 20, 2023
How the connectivity and extensibility of visualization software and HMI technology is enhanced through the use of open systems that promote collaboration, communication and interaction.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 14, 2023
If Generative AI is one word of the year for 2023, Sustainable is the other. This news concerns “Tech For Good” digital solutions from Atos. Paris, France, and Dubai, UAE – December 6, 2023 – Atos today announces the launch of a new global offering designed to help enterprises reach their CSR goals. With 57% of enterprise IT’s carbon footprint attributable to workplace devices, this service offering represents a major step forward in providing clients with access to new sustainable I
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Applying additive manufacturing in the construction business won’t be an easy bridge to cross. But as of 2021, a bridge in Amsterdam has been printed out of metal, and today, a bedrock of much-needed engineering data is being built.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 28, 2023
2023 has been full of exciting innovations within the robotics industry. We’ve seen the rise of new technologies, and robotics developers have pushed the boundaries of what robots can do. At the same time, there has been a dip in robotics funding across the board, and some sectors have struggled to gain public trust. As 2023 comes to an end, let’s look back at some of the biggest trends in the robotics industry this year.
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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
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Welcome to the world of IoT and tracking devices, where technology is constantly evolving and transforming the way industries operate. If you find yourself constantly struggling to keep track of assets, employees or inventory, then this article is a must-read for you.
Design World
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The tagline Enabling an Intelligent Planet might spur the question: What does “intelligent” mean? And in the context of IIoT, how does a factory become intelligent? According to Willie Lin, director of iFactory Solutions and WISE-IoT at Advantech (whose company uses this tagline), an intelligent factory features two things. First is the knowledge and understanding… The post Generative AI advances intelligent factories appeared first on Design World.
Automation World
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The addition of the Codesys Virtual Control to the Red Hat/Intel industrial edge platform enables the platform to deliver deterministic performance to meet the requirements of safety-critical controls for industrial automation applications.
Gary Mintchell
DECEMBER 14, 2023
As I noted in my last post, the two key words for 2023 are Generative AI and Sustainable. This news concerns the release of more Copilots. These are from SymphonyAI. The company claims that generative and predictive AI are enhancing efficiency by 30%, reducing maintenance costs by 50%, and expediting decision-making by 70%. (I don’t know how they can measure the last one and the first two are huge numbers.
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Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Hot-rolled coil steel prices have been on a roller-coaster ride in 2023. That is likely to continue in 2024, but the swings won’t be as dramatic.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 27, 2023
A number of robotics companies shut down in 2023. This image was created with Microsoft’s Bing AI Image Creator. This is never a fun recap to write. We don’t want to see startups shut down, but inevitably, many do. The last couple of years have been especially difficult, but perhaps some lessons can be learned from those that didn’t survive.
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of network security, Zero Trust Network Access has emerged as a paradigm-shifting approach, challenging traditional notions of perimeter-based security. This exploration delves into the principles and implementation of ZTNA and elucidates how its integration with Virtual Private Networks forms a powerful alliance to enhance overall network security.
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