Design World

MARCH 4, 2025

Matt McWhinney and Kirk Ulery of Molex and Shawn Luke of DigiKey share insights on the past, present and future state of vehicle electrification. The automotive industry’s evolution through electrification replacing traditional mechanically driven systems with electric components and systems is profoundly changing the design of todays vehicles, which range widely from internal combustion engines… The post Navigating the automotive electrification movement appeared first on Design Wor

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Automation World

MARCH 5, 2025

While many companies are debating the value and even ethics of AI in their fields, manufacturers are using the technology to run more efficiently. Here are five ways manufacturers are using AI today.

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Manufacturing 147

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 4, 2025

To ensure manufacturers avoid wasted investment, BDO Digital Advisory Services target digitisation across five areas. Image: Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com One of BDO Australias, key advisory offerings, BDO Digital, is designed to help businesses navigate the complexities of digital transformation and unlock revenue opportunities. BDO is an adviser to clients seeking audit, tax, advisory and business services across 164 countries and networks.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 7, 2025

Something Ive been observing. This administration is the most PR and media oriented administration weve had. Everything seems to be a media play. Note the lineup of big companies announcing, ahem, $100 billion investments over some period of time in the US. This, of course, helps keep these companies out of the crosshairs of media sniping by the administration.

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Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance

The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s

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SMMT

MARCH 5, 2025

EVs take more than a fifth of new car registrations as overall market contracts by -2.5% to 139,345 units. Slowdowns recorded by both fleet and private buyers against backdrop of weak economic confidence. Industry calls for halt to EV tax hikes as latest outlook anticipates 23.7% market share for 2025 below government targets. Data download New car registrations data February 2025 DOWNLOAD ALL The UK new car market fell slightly in February, down -1.0% to 84,054 units, according to the latest f

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Quantis

MARCH 3, 2025

At this Coca Cola plant, live data from the Can Line is uploaded to Pocket Factory to provide cloud-based analytics. Pocket Factory works seamlessly with IFM sensors to upload this data to the cloud securely. We have the solution to ensure that the data is always safe, and always updated. It then helps analyze this data to find the optimum maintenance schedule.

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MRPEasy

MARCH 3, 2025

In the first months of the year, we conducted a short survey among MRPeasy users about their experience with the software and the improvements they have seen since implementing it. Here are the results! Key findings at a glance Likeliness to recommend the software Likeliness to recommend a product is a surefire way to gauge […] The post MRPeasy Users Report 67% Average Improvement in Inventory Accuracy, 54% Boost in Operational Efficiency appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distri

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Control.com

MARCH 2, 2025

Emerson has doubled down on data acquisition with the release of two new compact Ethernet chassis and an analog input module, along with the launch of a GitHub repository for creating FlexLogger add-ons.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 2, 2025

Rosendin Electric tested solar module installation with robots it contracted ULC to build. Source: ULC Technologies Construction of photovoltaic cells requires heavy lifting, precise assembly, and repetitive placement at scale, making it a good use case for robotics. ULC Technologies LLC last week said Rosendin Electric Inc. has contracted it to design and develop a robotic system for solar module installation.

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Design World

MARCH 4, 2025

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing while addressing skilled workforce shortages. These new robots enhance industrial automation through high-speed operation, easy installation, and exceptional efficiency. Compact and lightweight, they are ideal for manufacturers aiming to boost productivity while navigating space and… The post New SCARA robots offer greater flexibi

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Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 4, 2025

AI Assistants comprise the new entry ticket for software developers. A tech writer Ive followed for years recently posted a worry that Microsoft might bring back Clippy in AI guise. Im glad to see Honeywell joining the trend. Theyve been quiet for some time in all their various divisions. With the announcement of breaking the company into parts makes this news both poignant and essential.

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Automation World

MARCH 4, 2025

Because many automation hardware and software components have cybersecurity weaknesses, this document provides detailed guidance for operations technology owners and operators.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 3, 2025

Image: MSI MSI has officially entered the Australian electric vehicle ( EV ) market to bridge the gap between EV adoption and charging infrastructure. As more drivers transition to electric while charger installations lag, MSI is launching two EV charging solutions tailored specifically for Australian needs: the MSI EZgo Portable Charger and the MSI EV Series.

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Manufacturing 91

Design World

MARCH 6, 2025

Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) interdisciplinary research group (IRG) of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MITs research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed an inventive near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent nanosensor capable of simultaneously detecting… The post SMART researchers pione

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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 5, 2025

HighByte seems to be making more of a splash lately with its DataOps plus Universal Namespace developments. Several years ago I spotted DataOps as an important technology application. Usage still grows. This news from HighByte concern the ability to build custom APIs. HighByte released HighByte Intelligence Hub version 4.1 with Callable Pipelines, enabling users to build custom APIs for their operations and industrial data sources.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 3, 2025

The manufacturing industry's skilled labor shortage remains a critical challenge heading into 2025, but there's cautious optimism about the progress being made. In a recent MMT Chat, Human Asset Management founder Marion Wells highlights how increased media coverage has helped raise awareness and galvanize industry action around this pressing issue.

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Manufacturing 72

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 4, 2025

Representational Image. Image: razihusin/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government is investing $480 million in the naval shipbuilding and submarine construction workforce with the build of the Skills and Training Academy at Osborne in South Australia. This originates from when the AUKUS Pathway was announced in March 2023, and the Federal and SA Governments agreed to establish a dedicated Skills and Training Academy to deliver the high-tech education and training needed for continuous naval shipbu

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Manufacturing 89

Design World

MARCH 5, 2025

In the years leading up to his death in 1993, my father a kind of eccentric mystic welder journaled and wrote me philosophical little notes that I immensely treasure. One of his more contemplative letters concerns how much our identities are simply bits weve borrowed from elsewhere. So now anytime I interact with… The post A 1993 mystic on the nature of AI appeared first on Design World.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 4, 2025

News on the cybersecurity front. This component can now be deployed in Class 1 Div 2 environments. ] OPSWAT announced its MetaDefender Optical Diode Din Rail version has achieved Class 1 Division 2 (C1D2) certification. The MetaDefender Optical Diode offers unidirectional data flow, ensuring that sensitive networks remain isolated from potential threats originating from less secure, lower-level networks.

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Manufacturing 130

Automation Mag

MARCH 7, 2025

G lobal market intelligence firm Interact Analysis recently released a report stating that the global motion controls market contracted by seven percent in revenue terms during 2024. This reportedly follows a significant period of growth for the motion controls market between 2020 and 2023. Soft manufacturing demand was the primary cause of the decline.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 4, 2025

Image: Vaxxas New data announced by Vaxxas supports the use of its high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) technology to deliver DNA-based vaccines. The company is collaborating with The University of Queensland (UQ) and Technovalia, an Australian vaccine developer. Data generated by UQ researchers assessed Vaxxas HD-MAP technology for the delivery of a DNA-based COVID-19 vaccine encoded for the SARS-CoV-2 antigen.

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Manufacturing 88

Design World

MARCH 7, 2025

Norstat has released a new line of automotive connectors compatible with Deutsch DT-type connectors. The connectors are available individually or as fully molded cable assemblies. These automotive connectors have a polypropylene housing for durability and versatility. They are available in a molded cable assembly that simplifies wiring and installation.

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Automotive 130

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SMMT

MARCH 5, 2025

New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations fall -19.3% in February to 14,476 units, in third consecutive monthly decline. Smaller vans seize demand, increasing by 55.3% to 427 units, as other segments contract. Electric van uptake grows 55.1% to 1,413 units, taking 9.7% market share but well short of 2025s mandated 16%. Data download new LCV registrations February 2025 DOWNLOAD ALL Demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) fell by -19.3% in February to 14,476 units, according to the

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 1, 2025

Figure is building the Helix model and a data engine to enable a fleet of humanoid robots to learn logistics tasks. Source: Figure AI Figure AI Inc. this week introduced a real-world application for its humanoid robots and Helix model: package manipulation for triage in logistics. This task demands human-level speed, precision, and adaptability, pushing the boundaries of pixels-to-actions learned manipulation, said the Sunnyvale, Calif.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 4, 2025

Image: zhu difeng/stock.adobe.com The Victorian Government is backing Australias largest staircase manufacturer to boost production and supply thousands more staircases to homes across Victoria. Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Colin Brooks last week toured S&A Stairs in Braeside where the production of the staircase manufactureris set to increase by an extra 7,800 staircases each year using funding from the State Government.

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Design World

MARCH 5, 2025

ABB Robotics third Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, in partnership with the leading global industry publication Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, has provided key insights into how automotive manufacturing leaders and key suppliers view EV production objectives. This years survey found that overall, automotive manufacturing professionals are optimistic about EV production growth in 2025 but unsure about reaching… The post ABB survey predicts growth in EV production despite doubts

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Automation Mag

MARCH 7, 2025

A recent report from Interact Analysis, a market intelligence firm, finds that the global robotic picking market is an emerging market with vast opportunities for growth. However, the firm has revised its long-term forecasts for the industry downward. This is in response to a series of factors, including a reduced estimate of full-time equivalent workers (FTEs) performing static manipulation tasks; supply-side uncertainty caused by some suppliers facing closures or acquisitions between 2023 and

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 4, 2025

[link] A group of researchers at New York University have developed and launched AnySense, an iOS app optimized for gathering visual training data for generalizable robotics models. Raunaq Bhirangi, Zeyu Bian, Venkatesh Pattabiraman, Haritheja Etukuru, Mehmet Enes Erciyes, Nur Muhammad Mahi Shafiullah, and Prof. Lerrel Pinto developed the AnySense app.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 6, 2025

Image: Benjamin Crone/stock.adobe.com After more than three years at the helm, Kathryn Fagg AO, has advised her resignation as CSIRO chair, with deputy chair Ming Long AM appointed to the role. Fagg, who has been in the role since October 2021 and on the CSIRO Board since August 2018, has made the decision to step aside for personal reasons. Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic thanked Ms Fagg for bringing tremendous experience to the position, both as a former engineer and as a respected

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Design World

MARCH 4, 2025

Simon Baggott of Q5D Technologies explains how new techniques simplify manufacturing for the automotive and aerospace industries. Whether youre creating vehicles, vessels, aircraft or consumer electronics, the near-constant tension between aspirational innovation and physics or economics will be all too familiar. Youll have progressive ideas about forms or functions youd like your products to have,… The post Q5D’s printed electronics techniques solve designer frustrations appeared fi

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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