Automation Mag

MAY 29, 2025

May 29, 2025, Halmstad, Sweden HMS Networks has released its annual analysis of the industrial network market, reporting the market experienced a 10-11 per cent decrease of newly installed nodes in 2024. The decrease is primarily attributed to a more challenging economic environment, ongoing uncertainties and excess production capacity in highly automation sectors such as automotive and manufacturing, particularly in Europe.

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ATS

MAY 29, 2025

Share Wrench time, also called tool time, is the amount of time maintenance technicians spend actively working on equipment. This work may include making repairs, carrying out inspections or completing regular maintenance tasks. Wrench time does not include time spent waiting for instructions or parts, preparing paperwork or attending meetings. As a rule, higher wrench time means greater productivity.

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Snic Solutions

MAY 29, 2025

Key performance indicators in the manufacturing industry are critical for assessing performance and driving improvements. By understanding and tracking these key performance indicators in manufacturing industry, manufacturers can enhance efficiency , reduce waste, and boost productivity.

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Design World

MAY 29, 2025

Carlo Gavazzi Automation, an international electronics group involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic equipment, has introduced the fourth generation of its photoelectric sensor amplifier. The new PAM03 series photoelectric amplifier was developed in response to customer input and experience with applications in harsh environments over the past forty years.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2025

Gilmour Space manufactures launch vehicles and satellite buses in its facility on the Gold Coast. Image: Gilmour Space The SIAAs Lisa Vitaris highlights Australias growing space industry and the many untapped opportunities it presents for manufacturers. SIAA Comment Lisa Vitaris, Director, IAC 2025 Sydney, Space Industry Association of Australia There is a world of potential awaiting Australian manufacturing, but most businesses are not even aware of it.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 29, 2025

Walmart Canada and Lufa Farms launch local produce collaboration in Montreal (CNW Group/Wal-Mart Canada Corp.) MONTREAL — Walmart Canada and Lufa Farms announce that they are now selling hyperlocal produce from Lufa Farms’ hydroponic greenhouse atop the March Central Walmart Supercentre in the store below. This reportedly marks the first time produce from Montreal’s Lufa Farms will be sold through a retailer and the first time Walmart Canada will sell produce from a store’

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 29, 2025

Lets be honest: when I first started in marketing, I thought Id spend my days dreaming up clever campaigns and analyzing big wins. Instead, I found myself knee-deep in spreadsheets, copy-pasting competitor prices, and sorting through endless customer comments.

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SMMT

MAY 29, 2025

Automated vehicle software developer Oxa and vehicle maker Bradshaw EV have announced a partnership to deliver electric automated vehicles to businesses that need on-site transportation. Oxa will provide the software and Bradshaw will supply the vehicles. The Oxas Driver software will be integrated onto two vehicles offered by Bradshaw EV: the T800 8-tonne tow tractor and the Club Car Carryall 500 utility vehicle.

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Snic Solutions

MAY 29, 2025

Deciding between a batch manufacturing process vs a continuous process can significantly impact your manufacturing efficiency and costs. This guide explains the key differences, benefits, and when to use each method.

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Design World

MAY 29, 2025

Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and provider of industrial technology solutions, has opened its first Canadian Motion Conveyance Solutions location. The new facility, located at 100-10725 74 St. SE, Calgary, Alberta, began operations on May 1, 2025. The site supports Motions operations in Western Canada.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2025

Image: REDARC Defence & Space In a significant move set to bolster the AUKUS defence industrial base, REDARC Defence & Space, Australian-owned manufacturer of robust power solutions for the defence and space industry, has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Projects Unlimited Inc (PUI). PUI is a highly respected U.S.-based aerospace and defense Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2025

Arrive AI’s founder and CEO, Dan O’Toole, with one of the company’s smart mailboxes. | Source: Arrive AI Arrive AI Inc., an autonomous delivery network anchored by its patented AI-powered Arrive Points, announced last week that it has raised $40 million in funding. The Indianapolis, Ind.-based company’s autonomous last mile (ALM) platform aims to enable secure, efficient delivery to and from a smart mailbox.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 29, 2025

The successful revival of dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus) by Colossal Biosciences marks an extraordinary journey from ancient DNA fragments to living, breathing animals. This scientific achievement, announced on April 8, 2025, transformed 13,000-year-old genetic code into three healthy dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi.

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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.

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Design World

MAY 27, 2025

AutomationDirect has introduced Patlite industrial signal beacons designed to provide visual alerts for floor personnel. The beacons are offered in three series with various single-color options and feature a Fresnel lens that distributes light evenly across the globe surface, including the top. They are IP23 rated by default and can achieve an IP65 rating with… The post AutomationDirect adds Patlite signal beacons for visual alerts appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 26, 2025

Witness live competitions and explore interactive workshops under one roof at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Images: WorldSkills Australia The 2025 National Championships & Skills Show highlights Australias top apprentices, trainees, and students who compete to put their talent, precision, and dedication to the test. Ai Group Comment Innes Willox, Chief Executive, Australian Industry Group From the power of welding to the precision of carpentry, the 2025 National Champions

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 29, 2025

Boston Dynamics published a new video highlighting how its new, electric Atlas humanoid performs tasks in the lab. You can watch the video above. The first thing that hits me from the video is how Atlas showcases its real-time perception. The video shows how Atlas actively registers its frame of reference for the engine covers and all the picking/place locations.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 30, 2025

DEEP Robotics has unveiled the LYNX M20, a medium-sized wheel-legged robot designed for industrial inspection and emergency operations in unstructured environments. Combining the terrain agility of legged robots with the speed of wheeled systems, the LYNX M20 aims to modernise inspection tasks in sectors like power distribution, utilities, and urban safety.

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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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E&T

MAY 29, 2025

The government is fast-tracking the construction of two new reservoirs as part of plans to defend the UKs water supplies from the possibility of climate change-induced droughts.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 27, 2025

Image: Nick Brundle/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government has engaged with industry, community and union leaders in Wollongong on its new plans to establish NSWs first urban renewable energy zone (REZ). The REZ is planned to leverage the unique characteristics of the Illawarra region to deliver more affordable and reliable power to NSW homes and businesses.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 26, 2025

Exia can help production-line workers avoid repetitive stress. Source: German Bionic German Bionic Inc. today launched Exia, which it claimed is “the world’s first exoskeleton powered end to end by true augmented AI.” The company said its most advanced wearable system yet is designed to meet the demands of virtually any industry. Exia represents a breakthrough in human augmentation, stated Armin G.

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i4.0 today

MAY 29, 2025

Nearfield Instruments, a leader in advanced semiconductor metrology, and the A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (A*STAR IME) of Singapore, today have signed a multi-year research collaboration agreement to drive innovation in semiconductor metrology technologies. By leveraging Nearfield Instruments expertise in high-precision metrology and A*STAR IMEs cutting-edge semiconductor research, the partnership will accelerate the development of advanced metrology solutions that enable efficient AI ch

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 27, 2025

A considerable amount of engineering goes into making plastic surfaces look and feel good. To a large degree, surface texture is a user’s first impression of product quality, whether it’s on an automotive dashboard, smart phone or remote control. Plastic textures are often specified by choosing a sample reference number from one of several mold texture systems ( Figure 1 ).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 26, 2025

Image: andriano_cz/stock.adobe.com One of the countrys most popular toilet paper brands, Kleenex , is using its loo rolls for the greater good partnering with Bowel Cancer Australia on a nationwide campaign that encourages Aussies to break the taboo and check their poo. A key barrier to early detection of bowel cancer is a lack of symptom awareness in addition to stigma and taboos around checking poo.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2025

One of the three robots Ubitus developed was a humanoid robot built on NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N1. | Source: Ubitus Ubitus, a NVIDIA Connect member, this week announced that it has collaborated with MacKay Memorial Hospital to develop three AI-powered multi-modal medical robots. The company made the announcement at NVIDIA GTC Taiwan 2025. Tokyo-based Ubitus said NVIDIA technologies played a key role in developing healthcare automation intended to improve patient care and enhance efficiency.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 29, 2025

BRP Inc. says its latest quarter delivered a soaring profit, but revenue ticked lower over the same period. The Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo manufacturer says its first-quarter profit amounted to $161 million or $2.19 per diluted share for the quarter ended April 30. The result compared with a profit of $42.5 million or 56 cents per diluted share a year earlier.

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Manufacturing Management

MAY 29, 2025

The manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units, VES Andover, is stepping up its sustainability efforts following a major investment in smart automation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 27, 2025

Representational image. Credit: Gabriel Cassan/stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $4.4 million in funding to South32 to support the development of steam electrification pathways at the Worsley Alumina Refinery in Western Australia. The alumina refining industry is Australias largest user of industrial process heat.

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i4.0 today

MAY 29, 2025

SailPoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIL), a leader in unified identity security for enterprises, todayreleased a new research report titled AI agents: The new attack surface. A global survey of security, IT professionals and executives. The report highlights an urgent need for improved identity security as AI agents gain widespread adoption. According to the report, 82% of organisations already use AI agents, but only 44% of organisations report having policies in place to secure them.

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