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.
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.
Industry Week
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Cyber-maturity is finally catching up to digital transformation, a new Manufacturers Alliance study finds.
Design World
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Pepperl+Fuchs, a maker of hazardous area mobile devices, announces the expansion of its groundbreaking Tab-Ex tablet series — with the Tab-Ex 04 Pro D2, developed by its subsidiary ECOM Instruments. Based on the rugged Samsung Galaxy TabActive4 Pro, the tablet features a brighter, 550 nit 10-in. touch screen paired with the latest hardware and connectivity… The post Pepperl+Fuchs announces the newest addition to the Tab-Ex family of hazardous area tablets appeared first on Design World.
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SMMT
DECEMBER 21, 2023
UK car production grows 14.8% in November with 91,923 cars leaving factory gates. Volumes for home and overseas rise by 13.4% and 15.2% respectively. Output year-to-date increases 16.5% to 843,345 units with record EV production levels. UK car production rose 14.8% in November, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 91,923 cars rolled out of factory gates, an increase of 11,832 on November last year, representing the best perform
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 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.).
NIST
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The 51 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers that make up the MEP National Network™ work to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) within the United States. Although each MEP Center operates independently and caters to the needs of its local manufacturing community, they share a common mission: assisting manufacturers, in various ways, to improve and succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
Control.com
DECEMBER 27, 2023
We depend on circuit breakers all the time, even when you have a day off or work from home. These overcurrent protection devices keep machines running safely, reducing the risk of fires and arcing.
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Hybrid manufacturing combines additive manufacturing (AM) to deposit a preform, metrology to determine the geometry of the printed preform and CNC machining to obtain the final part geometry, surface finish and tolerances. Hybrid manufacturing process planning can include seven key steps: Digital part design Path planning for the AM process Metal deposition using AM to produce the preform Measuring the preform to determine its geometry and identify its coordinate system using available (for exam
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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70% of digital transformation projects fail (BCG, 2020). In an industry where most large software implementations falter, we recognize the importance of planning, optimization, and execution. With over 25 years of industry experience and countless successful implementations, MASS Group is opening the vault of tips and tricks to provide a complimentary step-by-step guide in implementing a Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking software.
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 17, 2023
It’s a complicated time for metal manufacturers. The industry faces wage pressures and a skills gap, but metal fabrication technology continues to march forth faster than ever.
Manufacturing Management
DECEMBER 15, 2023
A South West engineer is helping the world’s best Formula 1 and motorsport teams shave valuable milliseconds off their lap times, while also enabling automotive manufacturers to develop new vehicles more efficiently.
Robotics Business Review
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Noteworthy robots from Apptronik, Figure, and Boston Dynamics, among others, dominated 2023 robot news. If you’ve been keeping tabs on the robotics industry in 2023, you won’t be surprised to see that six out of our top 10 articles this past year were about humanoid robots. From a slew of companies announcing their humanoids and Boston Dynamics showing off Atlas’ latest capabilities to looks at how the technology enabling such robots has advanced, it has been an impossible subj
Plastics Today
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Buyers took advantage of year-end discounts, as benchmark Prime polyethylene prices dropped a half cent and even sharper deals became available for off-grade materials and railcars.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 21, 2023
ChatGPT is a chatbot developed by OpenAI that uses large language model technology, which is a deep learning algorithm that uses very large data sets to recognize, summarize, translate, predict and generate content. Among other tasks, ChatGPT can create G-code programs. Images provided by CAMInstructor. In early 2023, ChatGPT was everywhere, writing stories, articles, essays, recipes, poems — and code.
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
As the world increasingly embraces robotics in various sectors, from manufacturing and healthcare to personal assistance and entertainment, the importance of cybersecurity in this domain has escalated. Robotics systems, which often handle sensitive data and perform critical tasks, present unique cybersecurity challenges.
The Fabricator
DECEMBER 7, 2023
After Bill Issler sold his FabSuite MIS software in 2018, he knew all about the industry’s greatest problem, skilled labor, and aimed to use virtual reality technology to help solve it.
Control.com
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Festo has released the HPPF, a parallel gripper with a flat design and less than 1% copper, zinc, and nickel content, making it ideal for small-space applications in the electronics industry.
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This guidebook discusses how small/medium manufacturers have implemented Smart Manufacturing initiatives and realized benefits such as increased productivity as well as higher levels of coordination and speed within the enterprise and supply chain.
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.
Plastics Today
DECEMBER 27, 2023
A healthier, low-glycemic formula candy bar wrapped in a mono-material polypropylene film that adheres to “Designed for Recycling” guidelines is healthier for the environment.
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Photo Credit: Getty Images Hey, kid! You’re probably reading this because you’re under the age of 16 and your mom or dad or teacher or maybe your weird uncle sent the link to you. You have things to do so I’ll keep this short. You should probably know that at some point soon, you’re going to be asked to decide something big. You’re going to be asked to make a decision so big that most kids your age won’t be able to do it.
Robotics Automation News
DECEMBER 25, 2023
In recent years, the world of podcasting has experienced a surge in captivating audiences globally with its engaging content and immersive audio experience. As podcasting continues to gain momentum, it becomes increasingly important for content creators to invest in quality broadcasting equipment.
Speaker: Kristin Hess - Senior Product Marketing Manager, Drift; Will Lyon - Head of Vertical Marketing, 6sense
The past three years have forced nearly every industry to rethink their prospect and customer engagement strategy. But while we’ve all been thrust into digital transformation, we haven’t all made the transition efficiently. Now that we know digital selling is the new norm, how can we ensure our website is doing as much of the leg work as possible for us - even in the midst of economic challenges?
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