Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Source: Danish Technological Institute Odense Robotics and the Danish Technological Institute have identified key technological trends that they said will shape robotics and automation in 2025. In a time characterized by high uncertainty and rapid technological development, more companies will turn to automation as the path to greater resilience, the organizations said.
Design World
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Today with LiDAR included as one of the potential sensing technologies, low-level fusion still seems to be a popular design approach. The post How does fusion timing impact sensors? appeared first on Design World.
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Fabricating & Metal Work
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Host facility tours, support STEM initiatives, and create apprenticeship programs. These activities not only benefit the community but also position your company as an employer of choice. The metal fabrication industry is advancing rapidly, with cutting-edge machinery, automation, and AI revolutionizing processes. However, despite these technological leaps, one challenge persists across all manufacturers attracting and retaining a skilled workforce.
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
I just listened to the Under the Radar podcast by Marco Arment and David Smith commiserating about the evolution of iOS app development as Apple has matured into a different company. The excitement and community of the first decade of independent iOS development fades as the companies become larger and more mature. I feel this during my third career thinking about technology development and application for production and manufacturing.
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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.
Canadian Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Vention Rapid Sanding Solution (CNW Group/Vention) MONTREAL Vention, creator of a full-stack automation platform and hardware ecosystem, launches its first turnkey robotic sanding solution in response to the demand for robot work cells for sanding applications, especially in cabinetmaking. Vention’s Rapid Sanding Solution (RSS) comes standard with a FANUC CRX-30iA, a robot with safety features for working alongside humans.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Image: razihusin/stock.adobe.com Australian businesses are reportedly already seeing the benefits of the export licence-free environment the Federal Government established with the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) on 1 September 2024. In less than six months, the reforms have provided over 210 companies across Australia with unprecedented access to the worlds largest defence markets and have already facilitated over $25 million in licence-free exports to the UK and the US.
Control.com
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The companys JSY1000-E valve manifold series has also been updated to include new features and added protocol compatibility.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 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; below 50 indicates contraction. Source (all figures): Gardner Intelligence The Metalworking Index landed at 48.3 in January 2025 marking four consecutive months of improvement as we kick off the new year.
Manufacturing Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
A new specialist rail training centre and infrastructure facility was launched in Aston yesterday, with employers from multiple infrastructure sectors pledging more than 500 new jobs for learners.
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Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Manufacturing and process automation news has become sparse. News from the warehouse and fulfillment sector continues to grow. These items typically combine software, autonomous mobile robots, communications devices for connected workers, and (of course) a dollop of AI. This news comes from Zebra Technologies. This companys acquisitions has rendered it as a completely different company from the one whose products I recommended and sold earlier in my career.
Design World
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
AutomationDirect has added Murrplastik MP10 series cable/hose drag chains and chain brackets to their growing selection of wire and cable management products. Drag chains route cables/hoses to moving components and help to extend cable/hose life, provide protection for personnel, and reduce equipment downtime and repair costs. The MP10 series is built from rugged polyamide (PA)… The post AutomationDirect expands wire management with Murrplastik MP10 drag chains appeared first on Design Wor
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Image: Austal Austal Australasia has been awarded a contract valued between $265 and $275 million by Gotlandsbolaget of Sweden, for the design and construction of a 130-metre combined cycle, hydrogen-ready vehicle passenger ferry. Part of Gotlandsbolagets Horizon X program, the high-speed ROPAX catamaran will be the largest vessel ever constructed by Austal, and feature a combined cycle propulsion system that includes both gas and steam turbines a first for high-speed craft, worldwide.
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Symphony Robotics’ patent-pending technology combines micro-robotic arms, real-time computer vision, and AI. | Source: Symphony Robotics Symphony Robotics announced Tuesday that it licensed micro-robotic arm technology from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Cleveland-based Symphony Robotics licensed CWRUs novel, MRI-guided, magnetically actuated robotic platform.
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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.
Gary Mintchell
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The last real-time operating system briefing for me had to have been more than a decade ago. Im passing this along as an interesting take. RTOSX develops real-time operating systems (RTOS) and middleware. It bills its RTOSX Kernel as the industrial grade alternative to Eclipse Thread X. RTOSX has achieved certification for functional safety. In brief: Certification accelerates compliance with IEC 61508, IEC 62304, ISO 26262, and EN 50128 functional safety standards for automotive, industrial, an
Design World
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In industries requiring high precision, such as semiconductor manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, precision and cleanliness are critical requirements. The UNIMOTION CTL Linear Unit offers advanced linear motion capabilities to meet the specific needs of these environments. With its integrated high-performance linear motor and innovative design, the CTL unit is reshaping what engineers can expect from linear… The post Precision solutions for semiconductor and pharma industries appeared first
MRPEasy
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Effective supplier management can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving in today’s competitive market. Yet many struggle with this crucial aspect of operations, often relying on outdated spreadsheets or, worse, to track their supplier relationships. What is supplier management? Supplier management is a systematic process for collecting, organizing, and maintaining information about the […] The post A Guide to Supplier Management for Small Manufacturers appeared fi
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Wandercraft recently started a clinical trial of its the Personal Exoskeleton. The self-balancing exoskeleton is designed to offer upright motion and walking independence for individuals with severe mobility impairments, providing the benefits of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and restoring the feeling of natural walking motion to everyday life.
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
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Image: AMW Registration is now open for the biggest precision engineering manufacturing show ever held in Australia. AMW2025 is being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) in Melbourne, from Tuesday 6 May, through to Friday 9 May 2025. Organised and run by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), AMW2025 will host over 400 organisations taking stands to showcase the latest manufacturing technologies, processes, and support services.
Design World
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the net operating assets of Thompson Industrial Supply, Inc. The transaction is expected to close at the end of February 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
Fabricating & Metal Work
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
A combination of intuitive, icon-based interfaces in an innovative measuring software, along with new and expanded vision measuring systems, boosts the accuracy and quality. The Worlds Smallest and Lowest-Power 10GigE Cameras Emergent Vision Technologies (Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada), a pioneer in high-speed GigE Vision cameras and zero-copy and zero-loss vision technologies, now offers Eros, the worlds smallest and lowest-power lineup of 10GigE cameras.
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
RobotsTrader.com offers a way to sell and buy used industrial robots and save money. Source: RobotsTrader.com Industrial robotics users have typically turned to vendors or integrators to deal with upgrades to their systems, let alone used robots. RobotsTrader.com launched last month to connect sellers and buyers of pre-owned robots. The classified website claimed that it provides “unparalleled efficiency, transparency, and reliability.” In the past, the major robot manufacturers and
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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
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Image: IFM Machine vibrations are crucial indicators for assessing the current condition of machinery. Detecting damage to rolling element bearings and other components early can prevent costly downtime. ifm’s new smart IO-Link vibration sensor offers a simple and scalable condition monitoring solution with just one device. The new VVB30x condition monitoring sensor, which ifm will present at the SPS in Nuremberg, continuously detects vibrations in all three dimensions.
Design World
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Wet mate connectors are used in applications where connections need to be made and broken underwater, such as oil and gas wells, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), marine and oceanographic exploration, aquaculture and fish farming, underwater lighting and video monitoring systems, and offshore renewable energy. This article reviews several wet-mate options, including gold-plated and niobium-based electrical […] The post Where are wet mate connectors used?
Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Mold builders can seize opportunities in medical manufacturing as demand for precision molds grows, driven by miniaturization, LSR use and auto-injectables, to name a few, requiring advanced machining, automation and tight-tolerance molding. Source: M.R. Mold & Engineering A common thread in conversations on the show floor during MD&M West in Anaheim last week was that most mold builders are operating at full capacity and are uncertain about how current and potential tariffs might impact
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Vention’s Rapid Sanding Solution comes standard with a FANUC cobot arm and is optimized for use with 3M Abrasive Solutions. | Source: Vention Vention launched its first turnkey robot for sanding. The company said it developed the product due to growing demand for robot workcells for sanding applications, especially in cabinet making. Vention’s Rapid Sanding Solution ( RSS ) comes standard with a FANUC CRX-30iA.
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Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Image: Negro Elkha/stock.adobe.com An international team led by Swinburne University of Technology researchers is developing new electrolysers to support Australias transition to clean energy. Swinburne University of Technology researchers Associate Professor Rosalie Hocking and associate professor Andrew Ang are on the project which is set to strengthen Australias capability in domestic manufacturing for renewable technologies. “This grant enables us to tackle key challenges in scaling
Design World
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Thomson Industries, Inc. has upgraded its online sizing and selection tool to help motion system designers optimize linear systems. Updates include an interactive application matching grid, improved system visualization, flexible accessory options, tailored vendor recommendations, and enhanced bill of materials sharing. “Prepackaged linear systems provide significant advantages in performance, maintenance and cost, but success depends […] The post Upgraded tool simplifies linear moti
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The automotive and aerospace manufacturing industries are undergoing a profound transformation fueled by the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), and smart manufacturing technologies. As manufacturers strive to meet the growing demands for efficiency, sustainability, and innovation, groundbreaking technologies are poised to solve complex challenges and unlock new growth opportunities.
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