Modern Machine Shop

MAY 11, 2025

Source: Getty Images One of the most prevalent trends in the industry, which impacts many a machine shop, is the struggle to find skilled labor. No matter the circumstance, it seems that this lack of skilled labor has prevented shops from moving forward with business opportunities. I believe this problem stems from a lack of young people making skilled trades a destination, which means that the amount of people in skilled trades gets smaller every year.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 13, 2025

Like I noted the other day, LLMs are so past tense. Its all about Agents for marketing hype now. This release notes the release of true AI agents from a company called Abnormal AI. This relates to email securitywhich sounds like an oxymoron. These marketers do not hold back on bold claims. Abn ormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, unveiled its most ambitious product release to dateintroducing autonomous AI agents that revolutionize how organizations train employees and repor

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Design World

MAY 12, 2025

Moog Construction used Bauma 2025 as the stage for introducing its Adaptive Electrification Management System, which reduces the cost and complexity of designing, building, operating, and repairing electric off-highway vehicles. The Adaptive Electrification Management System is a patent-pending electronics solution and part of Moog Constructions award-winning TerraTech electrification portfolio.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 15, 2025

Telecommunications giant Huawei and robotics company UBTech are partnering to promote humanoid robots in factories and even households. Both parties signed a co-operation agreement in Shenzhen and aim to boost the robotic technology and its application in China. UBTech is one of the leading Chinese producers of humanoid and smart service robots in Shenzhen, Guangdong.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 10, 2025

The current RO1 model is a six-axis robot that integrates with grippers, conveyors, seventh-axis lifts, linear actuators, and more. | Source: Standard Bots Standard Bots yesterday unveiled a new robot and announced that it has expanded its production facility in Glen Cove, N.Y. The American robotics company said the new 16,000-sq.-ft. (1486.4 sq. m) factory doubles the size of its previous Long Island location.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 12, 2025

Growth is the most common factor that has historically led businesses to pursue external capital. Image: Cavan for Adobe/stock.adobe.com RSM Australias director of corporate finance, Oliver Gaunt, explores the complex world of raising capital from the perspective of a manufacturing business. Living and breathing finance has been the reality for RSM Australias director of corporate finance, Oliver Gaunt, for the past decade.

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21st Century Tech

MAY 15, 2025

When I wrote about advances in energy technology a few days ago, I mentioned Helium-3 as an important fuel for commercial fusion reactors. Today, Helium-3 is harvested in small quantities from nuclear power plants and used in: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology, where Helium-3 is ingested into a patient’s lungs to create high-resolution images for diagnosing lung diseases.

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Control.com

MAY 11, 2025

Never trust a skinny cookunless its a robot. ABB has teamed up with the Californian-born BurgerBots fast-food restaurant to automate burger making.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MAY 15, 2025

Its one thing to spot a problem. Its another to solve it. In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the fundamentals of continuous improvement: shifting from reactive to proactive operations, reducing waste, and increasing efficiency through Lean and Six Sigma principles. But identifying opportunities is only half the battle. The real test lies in implementation and in sustaining results once the initial momentum wears off.

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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.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 13, 2025

DHL Group, a global leader in logistics, is expanding its already strong relationship with Boston Dynamics. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), DHL plans to deploy 1,000+ additional Stretch robots from Boston Dynamics by 2030. The companies are also looking to expand the types of applications Stretch is used for, beyond container unloading.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 12, 2025

We have passed through the valley of the shadow of Large Language Models version of AI. Now we have moved a level to the gorge of Agentic AI. Ive written about three posts I believe on that subject. Here is another company unveiling Agentic AI solutions. Akka , the leader in helping enterprises deliver distributed systems that are elastic, agile, and resilient, announced new deployment options for its Akka solution, as well as new solutions to tackle the issues with deploying large-scale agentic

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Design World

MAY 13, 2025

In addition to presentations and technical sessions, several dozen companies have announced new technologies at this years Automate Show. Some of these have been released in announcements: Festo Didactic to showcase workforce development at Automate Columbus McKinnon showcases conveyance systems at Automate 2025 Festo showing multi-axis positioning systems at Automate Automate 2025 builds on years […] The post Day 1: New technologies at Automate 2025 appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 13, 2025

At the ongoing Automate 2025 trade show in Detroit, Siemens is announcing an expansion of its industrial AI offerings with advanced AI agents designed to work seamlessly across its established Industrial Copilot ecosystem.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 13, 2025

Agility Robotics, a leading developer of humanoid robots, has deployed its Digit robot with GXO. | Source: Agility Robotics The nascent humanoid robots market offers a large opportunity, but uptake will be low in the short and medium-term, according to a new report from Interact Analysis. Despite the hype about humanoid robots and significant investment activity, the market intelligence specialist predicts market growth will be relatively slow, reaching over 40,000 units by 2032 with a total mar

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Seeburger

MAY 14, 2025

Update May 14, 2025: Croatia to Introduce Mandatory Electronic B2B Invoicing from January 2026 Following the introduction of mandatory electronic B2G invoicing in 2019, Croatia is now taking the next step: as of January 2026, electronic invoicing will also become mandatory in the B2B sector.

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Design World

MAY 13, 2025

PIs new B-421 BIX nanopositioning stages are compact, high-precision linear positioning systems designed for applications requiring reliable and accurate motion in extremely space-constrained environments. Equipped with integrated linear encoders with 6 nanometer position resolution and advanced dual-phase piezo inertia motors, BIX stages deliver smooth, backlash-free performance with excellent repeatability, and a minimum incremental motion of […] The post Miniaturized piezo linear stages

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WMEP

MAY 14, 2025

How Wisconsin Manufacturers Can Navigate External Pressures and Strengthen Profitability through Strategic Action Margin compression isnt newbut today, its hitting manufacturers harder and faster than ever. From tariffs and raw material volatility to shifting market demands, external forces continue to disrupt operations and squeeze profitability. But as George Bureau, VP of Consulting at WMEP Manufacturing [.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 11, 2025

Source: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: As we shop for equipment, we’re doing the typical spreadsheet exercise comparing baseline specs. Our research leaves us hanging, however, because all these machines seem to have the same max rapid traverse rate. Can you explain this and how we might differentiate the machines in front of us? Coming from the machine tool world, I always appreciated a prospective buyer who tried to “look past the spreadsheet.” That mindset was practica

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 15, 2025

Pictured: Corfield Racecourse pre-launch helium fill. Image: Stratoship/erelease Early-stage aerospace innovator, Stratoship, has exceeded engineering expectations during recent field testing of its remotely piloted high-altitude airship. The Brisbane-based startup successfully completed a validation test flight on Monday, May 5th, achieving over eight hours in the stratospherea significant milestone for the developing technology.

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Design World

MAY 12, 2025

Rollon has launched a new size 200 for its high-precision TH ball screw-driven linear actuator. This addition expands the existing range and offers new opportunities for designers and engineers requiring greater performance and flexibility in demanding applications. The TH actuator series is known for its compact design and positioning accuracy, with repeatability within 5 m,… The post Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200 appeared first on Design World.

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Dinesh Mishra

MAY 13, 2025

New Delhi, 06 th May, 2025: Cosmo Sunshield, the premium window films vertical of Cosmo First, launched its second brand film #SweatWhereItCounts, as part of their summer campaign. The brand recently had also launched its first film #ShockKamSavingsZyada last month, highlighting the significant electricity saving offered by these films. With 100+ product offerings, Cosmo Sunshields premium range of automotive and architectural window films are designed to deliver superior sun protection, energy

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2025

Waymo is going on a 10-city road trip across the U.S., including cities like Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, and Nashville. | Source: Waymo Waymo recalled 1,212 robotaxis to address risks of collisions with chains, gates, and other roadway barriers. The company said it resolved the underlying software issue through a November 2024 update that reduced the likelihood of these types of events.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 15, 2025

The United Nations has officially declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Image: CSIRO With 2025 marking the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, CSIRO director Chris Vale explores the promises and challenges facing Australias quantum industry. CSIRO Comment professor Chris Vale, director of CSIROs Quantum Technologies Future Science Platform.

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Design World

MAY 12, 2025

Karolyn Ellingson, Head of Industrial Workforce Development, will demonstrate Festo Didactics learning systems at the organization’s Automate 2025 booth. Festo Didactic offers unmatched hands-on training across a variety of automation fields, Ellingson said. Our learning materials and equipment are developed by automation experts to create safe, efficient, and realistic Industry 4.0 working environments, ensuring that… The post Festo Didactic to showcase workforce development at Auto

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E&T

MAY 13, 2025

The House of Lords has voted to introduce an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill that would require AI companies to reveal what copyrighted material they have used to train their AI models.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 11, 2025

The humanoid robot market could experience a boom, with projections indicating a substantial and sustained increase over the next decade. Source: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Industrial robots have become indispensable in modern manufacturing, performing tasks with precision, speed, and efficiency. As we look ahead, humanoid robots could rapidly grow, not only in manufacturing, but also in a wide range of applications.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 15, 2025

Each standard Vast solar module contains around 2500 heliostats, with each of them pointing to a receiver tower. Images: Vast With prototyping now complete and $180 million of conditional funding recently announced from ARENA, Vast is taking its commercially ready concentrated solar thermal technology to the world of renewables. Heres whats happening.

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Design World

MAY 11, 2025

AutomationDirect has added Lumher vision lighting fixtures, including bar, ring, flat, and spot lights. Bar lights are available in two series: the standard power PD series and the high-power FD series, which emit twice the light from the same package. They are available in semi-diffuse and ultra-diffuse lighting angles, as well as in white, red,… The post AutomationDirect offers Lumher machine vision lighting appeared first on Design World.

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