Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 15, 2025

Image: ECi Solutions Far too many Australian manufacturers get stuck in a cycle of losing money and cant get out of it. They keep doing the same things and expecting a different result. How did you go bankrupt? Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly. Hemingways famous quote about the process of going broke provides a timeless insight. It captures how problems build up slowly over time before reaching a tipping point where everything falls apart rapidly.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 14, 2025

Many years ago in a galaxy far away, I actually sold an MRO software solution to one of my clients. Fortunately, I left that position to become a senior editor at Control Engineering magazine never learning how it all worked out. This news concerns a partnership between an MRO software supplier and a services provider said to deliver technology technology-drive solutions.

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Automation World

APRIL 16, 2025

Acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) is a new type of ultrasound imaging developed for use on autonomous mobile robots to reduce sensing costs and improve on LiDAR (light detection and ranging) sensor limitations.

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Design World

APRIL 17, 2025

Exair’s compressed air-operated Chip Vac is an industrial-duty vacuum designed specifically for vacuuming chips. It creates a powerful direct flow action that vacuums metal, wood, or plastic chips into an ordinary drum. The Chip Vac is used to clean chips from fixtures, floors, and work surfaces of machining centers, lathes, saws, mills, and other industrial… The post Exair’s industrial-duty Chip Vac handles metal, wood, and plastic appeared first on Design World.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 13, 2025

Taking control of the ailing company wasnt an easy decision, but it makes sense. Hopefully the nationalisation phobia is passing The four stately queens were saved. Mary, Vicky, Annie and Bessie are the mighty blast furnaces, though only two are still in action. Jubilation broke out in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire council leader Rob Waltham told me, still exhausted from striving to keep the steelworks open.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 13, 2025

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking measures the current state of metalworking and machining activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, and below 50 indicates contraction. Source: Gardner Intelligence The Metalworking Index rose above 50 in March to indicate market expansion for the first time since February 2023.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 13, 2025

Moldmaking Index The Gardner Business Index (GBI) measures the current state of moldmaking activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion; below 50 indicates contraction. The Moldmaking Index revealed continued growth in business conditions with a reading of 52.4 in March.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

ABB Robotics makes industrial systems such as this IRB robot demonstrating friction stir welding. Source: ABB One of world’s top industrial automation providers is becoming more independent. ABB Group announced during its earnings call today that it plans to spin off its entire robotics division. The Zurich-based company said it intends for the business to start trading as a separately listed company in the second quarter of 2026. “Today, we also announced our plan to spin off the Ro

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 17, 2025

Cimatron recently released Cimatron CAD-AI, a new computer-aided design (CAD) technology that accelerates mold design and production by using artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect part features within solid models. The technologys AI-based feature detection capabilities integrate seamlessly with Cimatrons computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) automation tools to streamline the generation of safe and accurate CNC toolpath.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 18, 2025

The Aras ACE2025 Community Event in Boston closed two weeks ago. It has taken me that long to wrap my head around everything I learned. Normally there are many really important-sounding words that sound so enlightening at the time, yet when I sit to write I find no substance. In this case, there was so much substance that I have trouble filtering to the most important themes.

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Design World

APRIL 17, 2025

Is your company a top workplace for engineers? What makes a company a great place to work? Is it the flexible hours or lunchroom ping pong tournaments? Is it the paid time off or tuition reimbursement? Or maybe the medical benefits and retirement matching? Everyone has different values and priorities when it comes to employment… The post April 2025 Issue: Reimagine aircraft design with decentralized hydraulics appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 15, 2025

Image: Jose Luis Stephens/stock.adobe.com Prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Labor invests $24M to secure the future of the Boyer Paper Mill in Tasmania. This is a win for Tasmanian timber and manufacturing workers,” said Michael OConnor, the soon-to-be-established national secretary of the Timber Furnishing Textiles Union (TFTU). “Only Labor has a plan to back timber and forest products manufacturing and secure a future made in Australia.” The funding is set to

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The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 13, 2025

Jonathan Reynolds says high trust bar now in place for Chinese companies to invest in critical UK infrastructure UK politics live latest updates The business secretary has refused to guarantee that blast furnaces in Scunthorpe will get raw materials in time, saying the emergency government action meant there was now a high trust bar for Chinese companies to invest in critical UK industries.

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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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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 18, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Vibration Control in Manufacturing & Robotics In Episode 192 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-host Eugene Demaitre interviews Rob Marshick, national sales manager at ITT Enidine Inc. Rob Marshick, Enidine National Sales Manager The Orchard Park, N.Y.-based company is a supplier of engineered mechanical shock absorbers, vibration-isolation products, and noise-attenuation products.

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Design World

APRIL 17, 2025

Miki Pulley Magnetic Couplings are shaft couplings that transmit torque from one shaft to another using a magnetic field instead of a physical or mechanical connection. These Magnetic Couplings are non-contact and rely on the attraction and repulsion of magnetic poles to generate rotational power. The full product range of these coupling models can withstand… The post New contactless link magnetic couplings from Miki Pulley appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 15, 2025

Image: 3M Australia For over a century, 3M tape has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of various industries. One of our most significant contributions has been in the realm of masking tape, a product that has revolutionised the construction and painting industries over the last century.

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Dinesh Mishra

APRIL 15, 2025

Waldmssingen/Pune, April 15, 2025 Schwbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SW) is further expanding its global footprint with the opening of a new subsidiary in Pune, India, effective April 1, 2025. This move strengthens SWs presence in the local market and enables customers to benefit even more quickly from the companys advanced manufacturing solutions.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

With MK-V Dairy Autodrive Feed Pushing, farmers can push feed more frequently, leading to healthy, happier cows. | Credit: Monarch Tractor Monarch Tractor this announced that it has partnered with Dairy Farmers of America, or DFA, to provide savings for DFA farmer-owners. Livermore, Calif.-based Monarch Tractor manufactures electric, autonomous, and data-driven off-road vehicles for the specialty and compact tractor market.

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Design World

APRIL 18, 2025

Emerson has announced the release of the Rosemount 490A Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor, a digital Modbus-enabled measurement device designed to enhance operational flexibility, simplify installation, and reduce maintenance costs across many industrial applications in the water/wastewater treatment, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and steam power generation industries.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 13, 2025

Image: FotoArtist/stock.adobe.com The Tonsley Technical College is nearing completion as the facility takes shape in tandem with Flinders Universitys Factory of the Future. Tonsley Technical College will offer three specific industry areas of advanced manufacturing and engineering for careers in defence , automotive and energy to work with electric vehicles and renewables and building and construction for trade careers.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 15, 2025

Canadian companies have had a rough start to the year as discussions on the potential economic impact of tariffs point towards difficult times ahead. Manufacturers are in strict saving-mode, hoping to emerge from this potential crisis mostly unscathed. While the end of 2024 suggested a growing focus on humanoid robotics and further advancements in AI, automation technologies have taken a backseat in current plans for Canadian manufacturers.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 14, 2025

TUV SUD has audited the Safety Case Evaluation and functional safety for Gatik’s self-driving trucks. Source: Gatik Gatik AI Inc. aims to set the bar high for autonomous truck safety. The company today announcing that it has received independent validation for the Safety Case Evaluation and Functional Safety phases of its Safety Assessment Framework from TV SD.

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Design World

APRIL 18, 2025

As the aviation industry evolves, Vaupell, a Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. company, continues to provide solutions that focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. With a strong background in aircraft interiors and cargo solutions, Vaupell is advancing the development of aircraft interiors through material innovation, thoughtful design, and strategic partnerships.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 14, 2025

Image: Coates Kurt Edwards, Power & HVAC Manager at Coates, explains what makes modular cooling equipment an invaluable asset for any business. When a critical chiller failed at Visys milk bottling plant in Moorabbin, Victoria, a temporary solution had to be found and fast. Temperature control is vital in dairy processing, and without immediate action, production could be disrupted, and valuable product lost.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 13, 2025

Reserves would give six months to find alternative supply if Scunthorpe blast furnaces are switched off Network Rail has built up a stockpile of rails to last as long as a year in case of disruption in the supply from British Steels Scunthorpe works. The company, which manages Britains railway tracks, has been stockpiling rails over the past 12 months as British Steel started to contemplate the closure of its two blast furnaces.

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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.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 16, 2025

The RLWRLD team is made up AI researchers, roboticists, product engineers, business strategists, operators, and more. | Source: RLWRLD RLWRLD Inc., a physical AI startup building robotics foundation models, this week said it has raised $15 million in its seed round. The company said its foundation models learn from real-world sensor data, robotic systems, and industrial workflows, unlike other generative AI models that rely on text, code, and images. “Silicon Valley is building brains for

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Design World

APRIL 15, 2025

ElectroCraft has announced a renewed focus on U.S.-based manufacturing, research, and development to continue supporting the American market. Manufactured in the USA, serving global markets Headquartered in the United States, ElectroCraft is expanding its production facilities in Gallipolis, Ohio; Princeton, Indiana; and Ann Arbor, Michigan, to support its range of brushless DC motors, PMDC brush… The post ElectroCraft enhances focus on domestic production and innovation appeared first on

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 15, 2025

Image: DigiKey DigiKey , a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has announced its continued sponsorship of KiCad , the leading open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) suite, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open-source tools for the electrical engineering community.

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