Automation Mag

APRIL 22, 2025

Maple Advanced Robotics, a Canadian company, was named the winner of the Hannover Messe Robotics Award for 2025 at the events press preview on February 19, for its Autonomous Adaptable Robot System AARS. The award honours companies that are driving pioneering developments in industry with their robot-assisted automation and logistics solutions. The companys award-winning AARS project is an AI-driven robotics platform for fast and code-free programming.

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SMMT

APRIL 24, 2025

Vehicle production rises 17.1% compared with weak March last year, but total Q1 output down -6.3% ahead of new US tariff announcements. Car output rises for first time in a year, reflecting model changes in 2024, with commercial vehicle output also up as demand stabilises following two years of post-pandemic volatility. Exports drive growth in car production, while commercial vehicle output rises through domestic demand.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2025

Shop.Capral is an online store thats available to all the companys industrial customers along with general consumers and trade customers. Image: Capral Caprals national market manager for Industrial Solutions, Mark Murray, speaks to the role of the companys online store, Shop.Capral, as a reliable source of sustainable and trustworthy aluminium. AsAustralias largest extruder and distributor of aluminium products, Capral Aluminium manufactures and distributes a wide range of aluminium products to

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 22, 2025

People used to (actually, still do) respond to my answer about what I cover as automation, Oh, robots. And Id say, Yes, that, too. The robot market was pretty stagnant for quite a time until the cobot flurry from Denmark. Then, quiet again for the most part. Something interesting does come my way at times. The current topic seems to be expansion of software control to make robotics easier to use and with expanded repertoire.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo is next week in Boston. If you’re attending the conference and your passion is mobile systems, then don’t miss the session “ Nuts & Bolts of Robotic Navigation.” The session will be on Wednesday, April 30, at 1:45 p.m. ET and features a panel that will will discuss the latest in perception and navigation issues around mobile systems, including automated guided vehicles ( AGVs ), autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ), and autonomous vehi

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The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 22, 2025

Union welcomes announcement company is closing consultation on laying off up to 2,700 Scunthorpe workers British Steel will not continue with a consultation on making up to 2,700 steelworkers at its Scunthorpe plant redundant, after the government took control of the firm earlier this month. The Chinese company Jingye, which promised a new chapter when it bought British Steel in 2020, last month proposed closing Scunthorpes two blast furnaces, putting the roles under threat and ending Britains a

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 24, 2025

I was raised in the industry. My parents came from Yemen back in the ‘60s. My father worked at a machine shop in California before moving to Chicago. Like many immigrants, they saved every dime so they could open up their own business in 1981: M&M Quality Grinding. My brothers were teenagers, and I was 11 years old. The joke is that some girls had Barbie dolls, and I had a centerless grinder.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

Whether for single-piece or high-volume mass production, the FlexCNC machining centers offer flexibility to help improve efficiency and lower production costs. Customers demand precision, on time deliveries and competitive pricing. Staying ahead of deadlines while maintaining cost efficiency and quality in the fabrication landscape is no small feat.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 23, 2025

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are increasingly central to automotive innovation, offering features that make driving safer, more comfortable, and more intelligent. While not fully autonomous, ADAS technologies are seen as stepping stones toward higher levels of driving automation. These systems use sensors, software, and computing platforms to assist with a variety of driving tasks.

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Automation

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 21, 2025

The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) provides annual updates at a forum in Orlando in February. I missed that meeting, however recently receiving an update from Aneil Ali, The Open Group OPAF Director. OPAF members have worked diligently for years developing a standard of standards in order to break the proprietary grip of specific process automation suppliershence the word Open in the name.

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Automation World

APRIL 23, 2025

Agentic AI is set to revolutionize manufacturing with its ability to autonomously simplify complex tasks and reconcile data issues. Learn how Aveva is applying agentic AI with its Connect system.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 23, 2025

If applied properly, standards ensure that fabricated structures meet all design criteria, are fit for purpose, and remain structurally sound. Image: Andrey Burmakin/stock.adobe.com The importance of quality standards in manufacturing cannot be overstated. Adherence to stringent standards plays a critical role in ensuring public safety, maintaining product integrity, and fostering a competitive edge in the global marketplace.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 21, 2025

The Yarbo product family is built around a core vehicle with attachments that include a mower deck, snow blower, and leaf blower. | Credit: Yarbo Robots could be coming to backyards near you soon. Yarbo last week said it has closed its Series B funding round, raising about $27 million. The New York-based company said a group of strategic and financial investors has backed its vision of reimagining how the world handles outdoor work one season at a time.

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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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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 22, 2025

Keeping track of the many changes within the cybersecurity solution ecosystem takes more time than I can devote. Im glad my old colleague Greg Hale made that his focus. Rubrik first came to my attention just a couple of months ago. They did get a mention in a post several years ago as an executive invested in a company that never crossed my path again.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 25, 2025

In anonymous industrial parks across the United States, a new kind of race is quietly under way one that could redefine the future of American manufacturing. Major companies and ambitious startups are investing billions in a dream once thought decades away: the fully automated, human-free factory.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2025

Image: Elextronex Electronex expo The Electronics Design and Assembly Expo & Conference opens Its doors in just 2 weeks time at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 7 8 May. Co-located with Australian Manufacturing Week trade visitors are able to attend both events on the Wednesday and Thursday. Electronex is a sell out and over one hundred exhibitors will be meeting face to face with key engineers and decision makers to compare the latest technology and products and discuss

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2025

With GenSim-2, developers can modify weather and lighting conditions such as rain, fog, snow, glare, and time of day or night in video data. | Source: Helm.ai Helm.ai last week introduced the Helm.ai Driver, a real-time deep neural network, or DNN, transformer-based path-prediction system for highway and urban Level 4 autonomous driving. The company demonstrated the models capabilities in a closed-loop environment using its proprietary GenSim-2 generative AI foundation model to re-render realist

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 20, 2025

AI can enhance shopfloor operations in many ways, including by aiding in the creation of CNC programs. All images provided by Siemens. As the push for digitalization continues across all industries, data is increasingly becoming the lifeblood of modern manufacturing. Standing at the cusp of the AI revolution, this has never been truer. Different areas of the manufacturing process already produce and leverage huge quantities of data in a variety of ways.

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Automation World

APRIL 25, 2025

Can you tell how to best apply edge computing to your factory operations?

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 23, 2025

Vertiia transitions from vertical take-off like a helicopter to efficient wing-borne flight like an airplane. Photo by Peter Morris/sydneyheads.com Founded in 2017, AMSL Aero specialises in the design and manufacture of the Vertiia, a long-range Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. Jack Lloyd writes. We founded the company to change the way we transport around Australia, said co-founder of AMSL Aero and original inventor of the aircraft, Andrew Moore.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 21, 2025

The Marauder is Saronic’s largest autonomous surface vessel yet. | Source: Saronic Saronic Technologies last week announced the acquisition of Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to accelerate its growth into autonomous shipbuilding. The company also unveiled its latest autonomous surface vessel, or ASV, the Marauder. Austin, Texas-based Saronic said the acquisition will give it a shipyard strategically located on the Gulf Coast.

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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.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

Community outreach sharing the advantages of a welding career. I get to wake up every day and go play in essentially, you know, a giant toy box filled with toys and build whatever I want, Becker said. I share that passion with other folks that have never been exposed to welding. Jason Becker said that one of the things he has learned during his welding career of more than 26 years is that the more he learns about welding, the more he realizes he knows nothing about welding.

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Automation World

APRIL 24, 2025

The production sites of the future will self-optimize, self-correct and self-learn. Are manufacturers prepared?

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 23, 2025

NetSuite has features that increase efficiency in production planning, scheduling and waste minimisation. Image: Summit Art Creations/stock.adobe.com Manufacturers Monthly explores Fusion5’s capabilities in project management and expertise with NetSuite ERP solutions. Founded on the belief that no single technology solution suits every business, Fusion5 specialises in project management and systems integration, delivering tailored solutions to diverse organisations.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 25, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast The Future of Safety in Robotics with Ouster In Episode 193 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Angus Pacala, co-founder and CEO of Ouster Lidar. In this conversation, Pacala discusses the advancements in lidar technology, particularly the introduction of Ouster’s new 3D zone monitoring feature.

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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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Automation Mag

APRIL 21, 2025

April 21, 2025, Toronto Electromate has been certified as a Great Place to Work after an independent analysis conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute Canada. The certification is based on direct feedback from employees, as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about their workplace experience. “Were honoured to receive this certification again,” said Warren Osak, chief executive officer and founder of Electromate, in a press statement. “Our culture is built around e

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Automation World

APRIL 21, 2025

Traditional industrial automation has long followed a hardware-first approach, where programming is tightly coupled to specific devices. Software-defined automation (SDA) reverses this by starting with modular, device-agnostic programming and then integrating hardware to match.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2025

Representational Image. Image: razihusin/stock.adobe.com SA manufacturers secure a crucial role in the US nuclear-power submarine program, with the first South Australian-based manufacturer taking a step closer to joining the supply chain after securing a Newport News Shipbuilding supplier identification number this week. This means that once the manufacturers are fully certified through the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification process, they will be able to tender for work.

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