Automation World
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
A manufacturer’s initial frustration at being locked out of their new HMI software evolved into an appreciation for built-in zero trust measures to protect industrial operations from a range of cyber threats.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
OnLogic Powered by ZEDEDA integrates cloud-native edge management capabilities into industrial-grade hardware solutions to accelerate edge deployments and ROI. The edge appears to be the place where innovation is focused. Here is yet another partnership in that market space. ZEDEDA , the leader in edge management and orchestration, and OnLogic , a global leader in industrial computing hardware and solutions, announced a strategic partnership to launch OnLogic Powered by ZEDEDA.
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Control.com
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Mencom added a new product line of magnetic sensors to its portfolio. These sensors serve various applications within sectors such as automation and manufacturing environments.
Design World
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Renishaw received the Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life Changer Luncheon on Oct 3, 2024. Each year, the ceremony honors the foundation partners for their significant contributions to Davis Tech and their unwavering commitment to education. The Davis Tech CNC Machining program enhances the lives of students as they prepare for… The post Renishaw receives Industry Partner Award at Davis Technical College Foundation’s Annual Life-Changer Luncheon appea
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
At Agility Robotics, we are working with our humanoid robot Digit, which balances actively at all times, can recover from unexpected bumps, and can lift and move heavy things. There are 28 degrees of freedom and quite a few sensors. That’s a lot of information to take in, and a lot of actuators to coordinate, for complex actions that need to be decided in real time.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Image: Sasint/stock.adobe.com Weld Australia ’s 2024 survey highlights chronic work shortages and rising costs. Local content policies are needed to boost manufacturing capacity, technology investment, and global competitiveness. Comment from Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia Weld Australia has released the results of its 2024 Member Survey. The findings demonstrate that Australia’s welding and fabrication industry is facing chronic work shortages, along with cost challenges amid rising pric
Modern Machine Shop
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Don Bailey, CEO of Suburban Tool Inc., stands inside of the company’s latest addition, a Mazak HCN 10800. The machine, along with Suburban Tool’s Mazak FH 8800 and FH 680, is enabling the company to expand the range of products it machines in-house. Source (all photos): Suburban Tool. “We don’t like to outsource.” This was one of two key motivations for Suburban Tool ’s recent shift toward producing its large tombstones and angle plates in-house rather than ha
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
New Project GR00T workflows and AI world model tools are intended to help developers of robot dexterity, control, manipulation, and mobility. Source: NVIDIA NVIDIA Corp. today announced new artificial intelligence and simulation tools to accelerate development of robots including humanoids. Also at the Conference for Robotic Learning, Hugging Face Inc. and NVIDIA said they are combining their open-source AI and robotics efforts to accelerate research and development.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
News from the AVEVA World Conference 2024 in Paris. Noteworthy announcements include: Industrial AI Assistant AVEVA Unified Engineering AVEVA Operations Control AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure AVEVA Unified Engineering , the new enhancements will bring together global, multi-discipline, multi-organization teams and allow them to work from the same up-to-date project data in a common environment.
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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Image: Endeavour Awards The Manufacturers’ Monthly Endevavour Awards 2024 was an outstanding night for many whom gathered to celebrates the contributions and achievements of Australian Manufacturing. Held last night in Melbourne, the awards allowed those in attendance to celebrate just some of the many successes seen recently within the industry. The night saw many awards presented to an audience who got the opportunity to learn more about the many remarkable personalities and enterprises that
MRPEasy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Manufacturing PMI is a vital economic metric that indicates whether the manufacturing industry is experiencing an expansion, a contraction, or a standstill. It provides growing manufacturers with valuable insights and helps prepare for market changes. What is the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)? The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an economic metric reported […] The post Manufacturing PMI Definition and Insights for SMEs appeared first on Blog for Manuf
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Physical Intelligence demonstrates the application of foundation models to training robots for tasks such as assembling boxes and folding laundry. Source: Physical Intelligence Foundation models promise to give robots the ability to generalize actions from fewer examples than traditional artificial intelligence approaches. Physical Intelligence today announced that it has raised $400 million to continue its development of AI for a range of robots.
Design World
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Nidec Drives, a global leader in industrial drives and automation, is launching a groundbreaking change to their warranty program. Effective immediately, customers will now receive a 5-year warranty as standard on all Control Techniques and KB Electronics AC, DC, Servo drives, option module and keypad product lines*. Nidec Drives are the first drives supplier to… The post Nidec Drives introduces standard 5-year warranty appeared first on Design World.
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The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Image: Photocreo Bednarek/stock.adobe.com Skill, quality, and professionalism took centre stage last night as the winners of the 2024 Victoria and Tasmania Welding Excellence Awards were announced in Melbourne. Hosted by Weld Australia , the Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry calendar. These awards honour and highlight the exceptional work of local welders, fabricators, and educators contributing to the industry’s growth.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
One market area still showing signs of technology life concerns Autonomous Mobile Robots. Once relegated to warehousing operations, these quiet workhorses move parts around many manufacturing plants. The power of software coupled with intelligent automation onboard offers to further improve usability of these devices. This news comes from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) , a Danish robotic developer.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
1X’s Eve robot. Over the last several years, the investment environment has been tough for robotics startups. Capital deployment has fallen and companies have closed as the general downturn in tech investment that started in 2022 hit the resource-intensive robotics particularly hard. We have tracked that decline — and identified green shoots of recovery — in our annual State of Robotics reports.
Design World
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The growing complexity of industrial applications imposes high requirements on connector systems, especially in settings with restricted installation space. binder, a specialist in circular connectors, is enhancing its product range with angled M5 panel mount connectors. These connectors are engineered for applications needing compact, durable solutions, opening new opportunities in fields like automation, robotics, and… The post binder offers angled M5 panel mount compact connectors appea
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Image: FiledIMAGE/stock.adobe.com One year since its release, The South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Report and Action Plan has seen more than 80 per cent of the Australian and South Australian Government-funded workforce development initiatives are now underway. The strategy provides a detailed blueprint to create, train, and retain a skilled and experienced defence industry workforce.
The Guardian Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Companies are waiting up to 14 years for connections, leading some to revise net zero targets On the south bank of the Mersey, Britain’s first factory dedicated to manufacturing electric vehicles may one day be powered exclusively by wind and solar farms. Stellantis, the European carmaker that owns the Ellesmere Port site, has begun work to fit four megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity across 500 sq metres (5,400 sq ft) of its rooftop space, enough to power the equivalent of 8,000 homes.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
Digit 360 uses GelSight’s tactile sensing technology for high sensitivity and micron-level resolution. | Source: Meta AI GelSight, a developer of tactile technology, and Meta AI announced Digit 360, a tactile sensor for robotic fingers. This signifies the next stage of the partnership between the companies, which was established in 2021 with the launch of the Digit tactile sensor.
Design World
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Recognizing the market demand for wireless connectivity, while acknowledging that conventional wireless communication is unsuitable for harsh industrial environments, SICK has partnered with CoreTigo. The leader in industrial wireless communication technology delivers a robust solution that provides seamless integration, ease of deployment, and unparalleled flexibility, enabling simplified retrofits and innovative machine designs that were previously… The post SICK, CoreTigo partner on IO-
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
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Image: The Cryogenics Group/stock.adobe.com The COVID pandemic was a challenge for many Australian businesses. For some, it meant focusing on a new product or service (hand sanitiser and masks, anyone?), while for others it meant finding Australian supply chains when travel bans hit imports. For Indigenous-owned and Supply Nation Certified company, The Cryogenics Group, it meant an unplanned cross-country move and a whole new market.
SMMT
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Demand for new light commercial vehicles rises by 2.4%, delivering best October performance in three years. Growth attributable to small and medium vans, but future of new pickup market at serious risk. Plug-in Van Grant extension welcome but further and more holistic support needed, as electric van uptake remains -1.9% down in 2024. SEE LCV REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE AND DATA TABLE The number of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) joining UK roads grew 2.4% in October with 2
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Field robotics is redefining industries with technologies that perform complex tasks in unstructured and often dynamic environments – out of the warehouse, facing the weather, and potentially working alongside the public. Field robotics OEMs are tirelessly innovating solutions to address skilled labor gaps and improve efficiency and safety in a wide range of industries including; agriculture , mining , construction , and search and rescue.
Design World
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Cippard’s new proportional direct-acting valves provide precise, linear control for accurate dosing and flow regulation in critical applications. With low power consumption, they offer excellent energy efficiency while maintaining quiet operation and minimal vibration. Their versatile design makes them suitable for a wide range of medical, diagnostic, and industrial applications.
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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.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Image: Andrei Armiagov / stock.adobe.com Accelerating space technologies and evolving threats has seen Defence has assessed that a single orbit GEO-based satellite communications system would not meet strategic priorities. As such, Defence has decided to cease its current procurement activity with Lockheed Martin Australia for a single orbit GEO-based satellite communications system.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The industrial landscape is rapidly transforming, with an ecosystem of digital industry accelerators (DIAs) emerging in response to increasing demands for digital transformation in manufacturing. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and 5G, these accelerators are driving unprecedented growth and fostering more agile, data-driven, and sustainable industries.
Robotics Business Review
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The Robot Report Podcast · Who Let the Robodogs Out? Meet Swiss-Mile’s wheeled quadruped In Episode 171 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman examine the latest video from XPENG, showing the Iron humanoid robot operating on the floor of the company ‘s automation manufacturing plant. Featured interview with Swiss-Mile In the featured interview this week, Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre interview Marko Bjelonic, co-founder and CEO of Swiss-Mile , discussing its
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