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Matt McWhinney and Kirk Ulery of Molex and Shawn Luke of DigiKey share insights on the past, present and future state of vehicle electrification. The automotive industry’s evolution through electrification replacing traditional mechanically driven systems with electric components and systems is profoundly changing the design of todays vehicles, which range widely from internal combustion engines… The post Navigating the automotive electrification movement appeared first on Design Wor
Ive had a soft spot for visual systems ever since my introduction to the technology in the mid-1980s. Trends of more powerful video sensors plus AI have combined to form a number of interesting new products. This news comes from a company called Cybord (that I previously wrote about here ), who bills itself as the leading provider of advanced AI-powered electronic component analytics.
EVs take more than a fifth of new car registrations as overall market contracts by -2.5% to 139,345 units. Slowdowns recorded by both fleet and private buyers against backdrop of weak economic confidence. Industry calls for halt to EV tax hikes as latest outlook anticipates 23.7% market share for 2025 below government targets. Data download New car registrations data February 2025 DOWNLOAD ALL The UK new car market fell slightly in February, down -1.0% to 84,054 units, according to the latest f
Image: Thurstan Hinrichsen/peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com In November 2024, an investment and philanthropy conference, Sohn Hearts & Minds, was held in Adelaide resulting in the donation of $1.4 million towards South Australian medical technology research. Expanding our support to South Australian researchers reflects our commitment to backing world-class medical innovation across Australia, said Maggie ONeill from Sohn Hearts & Minds.
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.
The first news from Hannover this morning concerns additions to EtherNet/IP device profiles. Delegates discussed continued updates for process devices at the annual meeting a couple of weeks ago. ODVA announced that level sensors are the latest option for process device profiles to be added to The EtherNet/IP Specification. Process device profiles help users to reduce complexity and to more quickly install new devices in the event of an unplanned replacement.
By Mark Jones The experiment is brilliant. Researchers came up with a way to compare the intelligence of ants to humans. It didnt go so well for us. Some of us perform worse at a cognitive test than an ant. Disturbing as that is, the study also shows that when we cooperate in a group,… The post Technical thinking: Finally, proof that the Andy Letter was right appeared first on Design World.
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By Mark Jones The experiment is brilliant. Researchers came up with a way to compare the intelligence of ants to humans. It didnt go so well for us. Some of us perform worse at a cognitive test than an ant. Disturbing as that is, the study also shows that when we cooperate in a group,… The post Technical thinking: Finally, proof that the Andy Letter was right appeared first on Design World.
Ainos and ugo have partnered to give a sense of smell to service robots. Source: Ainos Not only are robots getting smarter, but they are also becoming more perceptive, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence and new sensors. Ainos Inc. last week announced a strategic partnership with ugo Inc. to integrate its AI Nose technology with ugo’s autonomous robot.
Image: ID1974/stock.adobe.com Australia will manufacture missiles at home from 2025, thanks to another step forward by the Federal Government who have signed two memoranda of understandings (MoU) with the United States. TheGuided Multiple Launch Rocket System Co-Assemblyagreement enables the assembly of a first batch of this critical munition in Australia in 2025.
ODVA have generated still more newsI have some wrap up from a couple of weeks ago when I attended their meeting plus some news this morning from Hannover Messe. (No, I wish I were in Hannover, but Im still in Illinois.) The leadership for ODVAs 24th term was elected and announced at the 23rd Annual Meeting of Members in Clearwater, Florida, USA on March 20, 2025.
At the recent National Fluid Power Associations Annual Conference in Tucson, brothers Alex and Eugene Chausovskyof the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy spoke about geopolitical disruption and what it can mean for manufacturers. They highlighted how today we have a multipolarity in the world, with global powers (the U.S. and China), global players… The post Looking at the state of geopolitics in 2025 appeared first on Design World.
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
At this Coca Cola plant, live data from the Can Line is uploaded to Pocket Factory to provide cloud-based analytics. Pocket Factory works seamlessly with IFM sensors to upload this data to the cloud securely. We have the solution to ensure that the data is always safe, and always updated. It then helps analyze this data to find the optimum maintenance schedule.
From left to right: Kali Hamilton, Kait Peterson, and Sonali Deshpande. | Sources: Scythe Robotics, Locus Robotics, and Relay Robotics Women are an underrepresented group within the robotics industry. Today, women make up 48% of the total workforce and just 34% of the STEM workforce, according to the National Girls Collaborative Project. When it comes to engineering and robotics roles, the number is even smaller, with women only making up about 16% of the workforce.
Image: Fleet Space Australian space exploration company, Fleet Space Technologies, has announced the construction of its new global headquarters and hyper factory for next-gen space and climate technologies at the Adelaide Airport. This facility will enable Fleet Space to accelerate the production of its pioneering space technologies and scale its end-to-end exploration platform, powered by space and AI, ExoSphere.
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.
Teredyne is a conglomerate that has been snarfing up collaborative robotic assets. Many are based on Universal Robotics technology. This news expands AI-powered applications. Of course, AI is the entry point phrase for any new technology currently. Thats OK, it is an advancement in usability. And thats a good thing. Teradyne Robotics and its partners are set to unveil a suite of advanced, AI-driven robotics solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025 March 17-21.
Mitsubishi Electric has launched its MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing while addressing skilled workforce shortages. These new robots enhance industrial automation through high-speed operation, easy installation, and exceptional efficiency. Compact and lightweight, they are ideal for manufacturers aiming to boost productivity while navigating space and… The post New SCARA robots offer greater flexibi
While it’s almost impossible to deny that real-time machine monitoring poses great benefits to machine shops, it’s equally impossible to deny that how much it helps a shop depends on the shop in question. As MachineMetrics Chief Product Officer Rutherford Wilson notes, shops can immediately start using these systems to get information about how machines are being utilized.
Because many automation hardware and software components have cybersecurity weaknesses, this document provides detailed guidance for operations technology owners and operators.
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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
States Logistics in California was an early user of Contoros truck-unloading robot. Unloading trailers and containers is a labor-intensive task that has been difficult to automate, but a number of companies have made progress. Contoro Robotics today said it has raised $12 million in Series A funding to scale its artificial intelligence-powered robots.
Image: Chanintorn.v/stock.adobe.com A $20 million Federal Government investment is set to expand Australias largest and only onshore manufacturer of IV fluid , Baxter Healthcare. The investment will go toward Baxters production facility in Western Sydney to help secure supply and shore up Australias sovereign capability of the critical hospital medicine.
Festo never ceases to amaze me with their pneumatics advances. Here introducing digital closed-loop control. Festo introduces Controlled Pneumatics, a digital closed-loop control strategy for delivering energy efficiency, high dynamic response, and precision movement. Controlled Pneumatics is an ideal solution for web tensioning; welding; surface processing; flexible gripping, including vacuum gripping; dispensing and pumping; PET bottle blowing; and diaphragm pump control.
Anyone who produces one billion metal pins per year around the clock can report that production is running smoothly. The art lies in making even the most difficult steps work easily to protect workers while reducing downtime and maintenance periods. KeyTec Netherlands, in cooperation with ACE Stodmpfer, has shown success in this area. As a… The post Industrial Powerwise and ACE’s gas springs improve ergonomics and safety for tooling machine operators appeared first on Design World.
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
In the first months of the year, we conducted a short survey among MRPeasy users about their experience with the software and the improvements they have seen since implementing it. Here are the results! Key findings at a glance Likeliness to recommend the software Likeliness to recommend a product is a surefire way to gauge […] The post MRPeasy Users Report 67% Average Improvement in Inventory Accuracy, 54% Boost in Operational Efficiency appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distri
A rendering of ABB’s new 320,000-sq.-ft. facility to be built in Selmer, Tenn. | Source: ABB ABB this week said it plans to invest $120 million in the U.S. to expand the production capacity for its low-voltage electrification products. The company said this will enable it to meet increasing demand from customers in a wide range of key growth industries, including data centers, buildings, and utilities.
Image: Joscha Nivergall/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government has announced a $750 million investment aimed at boosting the development of new technologies to ensure Australias metal manufacturers remain globally competitive. Australia is already prized for its alumina, aluminium, iron and steel, and this funding will add to our high-quality Australian metals exports worth over $150 billion annually.
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.
Rubrik has announced new capabilities to its cyber resilience offerings across cloud, SaaS, and hypervisors including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, RedHat OpenShift, and more. Its new Identity Recovery for Active Directory and Entra ID addresses the key vulnerability to business operational recovery. The innovations aim to provide customers with even more ability to anticipate breaches, detect potential threats, and recover with speed and efficiency no matter where their data lives.
Electromate, Canada’s exclusive distributor of Maxon, introduces the ESCON2 servo controllera next-generation motion control solution delivering unmatched power density, precision, and versatility for industrial and robotic applications. Building on the success of Maxon’s renowned ESCON series, the ESCON2 servo controllers leverage advanced semiconductor technology and optimized PCB design to offer superior torque and speed control… The post Electromate offers ESCON2 servo cont
Swedish firm unable to secure the necessary financial conditions to continue in its current form Northvolt, the Swedish electric vehicle battery startup, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, marking the end of a company once seen as Europes best hope of challenging the dominant Asian battery industry. The company said in a statement it had been unable to secure the necessary financial conditions to continue in its current form in Sweden.
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