Automation World

MARCH 24, 2025

End of arm tooling is more than just a robot attachment its a critical factor of automation.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 25, 2025

ABB has unveiled My Measurement Assistant+, an AI-powered digital solution designed to enhance the maintenance and troubleshooting of measurement devices at industrial sites. Utilizing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), cloud computing and Augmented Reality (AR), this web application consolidates data from various IT and operational technology sources, offering a unified access point for information retrieval, device diagnostics and remote support.

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ATS

MARCH 25, 2025

Share Industrial maintenance is about more than fixing machines. Its about building a culture of shared responsibility and operational excellence that helps improve efficiency, reduce downtime and keep staff motivated. Maintenance leaders play a critical role in creating, sustaining and improving this culture on a large scale. In this piece, well define core leadership duties, dig into key leadership traits, discuss common leadership challenges and detail effective leadership strategies.

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Design World

MARCH 26, 2025

Anyone who produces one billion metal pins per year around the clock can report that production is running smoothly. The art lies in making even the most difficult steps work easily to protect workers while reducing downtime and maintenance periods. KeyTec Netherlands, in cooperation with ACE Stodmpfer, has shown success in this area. As a… The post Industrial Powerwise and ACE’s gas springs improve ergonomics and safety for tooling machine operators appeared first on Design World.

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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

Manufacturing

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 25, 2025

5G and private 5G cellular networks were all the rage a few years ago. They hype cycle has progressed. Ive seen some examples of real-world applications. It remains more promise than use at this time. However, some news continues to flow through my system. This one is a partnership of sorts between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and Celona. This new turnkey solution integrates with ALEs OmniVista, OmniSwitch, and OmniAccess Stellar networking portfolio, enabling secure and high quality connecti

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2025

States Logistics in California was an early user of Contoros truck-unloading robot. Unloading trailers and containers is a labor-intensive task that has been difficult to automate, but a number of companies have made progress. Contoro Robotics today said it has raised $12 million in Series A funding to scale its artificial intelligence-powered robots.

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SMMT

MARCH 27, 2025

Woods Foodservice has taken delivery of 12 refrigerated Ford E-Transit L4 vans, each one offering multi-temperature storage, including chilled, ambient and frozen compartments. The vehicles supplied by Progreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire are equipped with solar panels on the roof, reducing the energy required for charging.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 27, 2025

TORONTO POET Technologies Inc., an advanced manufacturer, announced plans to demonstrate its latest technology products at the Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference, which will be held in San Francisco, California from April 1st to April 3rd, 2025. POETs executive management team and engineers will be meeting customers and industry analysts at the Companys booth during the Exhibition.

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NIST

MARCH 25, 2025

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Network (MEPNN) advances U.S. manufacturing by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make operational improvements and reduce risk. The Network has MEP Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Each Center is a partnership between the federal government and a variety of public or private entities, including state, university and nonprofit organizations.

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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.

Manufacturing

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 28, 2025

This is the second of four Siemens news items. In the vein of everyone in industrial software is Microsofts best friend, Copilot headlines this news. And no news today is complete without mentioning generative AI. The Siemens Industrial Copilot , a generative AI-based assistant, is empowering customers across the entire value chain from design and planning to engineering, operations, and services Siemens expands its Industrial Copilot offering with extended capabilities for Senseye Predictive M

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Design World

MARCH 27, 2025

AutomationDirect has added Wenglor OPT25 series laser measurement sensors that offer best-in-class distance sensing for ranges within 1 meter. These sensors are IO-Link v1.1 compatible, employ a Class 1 red or Class 2 blue laser, use triangulation to measure distances with extreme accuracy, and can reliably detect tiny objects with a reproducibility up to 0.8m.… The post AutomationDirect offers Wenglor OPT25 series laser measurement sensors appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 28, 2025

From left to right: Kali Hamilton, Kait Peterson, and Sonali Deshpande. | Sources: Scythe Robotics, Locus Robotics, and Relay Robotics Women are an underrepresented group within the robotics industry. Today, women make up 48% of the total workforce and just 34% of the STEM workforce, according to the National Girls Collaborative Project. When it comes to engineering and robotics roles, the number is even smaller, with women only making up about 16% of the workforce.

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Automation World

MARCH 28, 2025

Do you know how zero trust protects operations from cyber threats?

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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.

Manufacturing

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 28, 2025

The third of Siemens pre-Hannover news releases concerns Xcelerator Edge with Microsoft Azure IoT Operations. Siemens Industrial Edge works seamlessly with Microsoft Azure IoT Operations, making OT and IT data planes fully interoperable for manufacturing Edge and cloud data integration enables adaptive production through AI- and digital-twin-powered solutions Industrial customers benefit from improved machine performance, product quality and reduced machine maintenance Siemens announces an exten

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Design World

MARCH 28, 2025

ABB has secured a contract with the West Sea Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, to equip six new Portuguese Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) with an integrated power, propulsion, and automation system to ensure optimal efficiency. The vessels are planned to be delivered between 2027 and 2031. The new vessels will have the Azipod… The post ABB to deliver integrated power, propulsion and automation system for six Portuguese Navy vessels appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 25, 2025

Image: eakgrungenerd/stock.adobe.com Yesterday evenings Federal Budget announcement saw the Australian Government make a range of investments into Australias manufacturing industry. Providing his perspective on the recent Federal Budget, RSM Australia National Manufacturing Leader, Louis Quintal, believes the budget represents a continued Government focus on fostering growth and resilience within the domestic manufacturing sector through their flagship Future Made in Australia Act. “Announ

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 26, 2025

FlexxCORE has been updated for longer unattended production, increased capacity, and improved product quality. | Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics today announced the latest release of FlexxCORE, the patent-pending technology at the center of its Flexxbotics system. The company said the new release delivers more powerful capabilities for machine tending, quality control, and robotic production.

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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 28, 2025

I have four items from Siemens shortly before Hannover Messe. An acquisition, Copilot, Xcelerator, and this oneto use their euphemism Siemens to strengthen competitiveness in automation business and in electric vehicle charging business. These are the highlights: Automation business: focus on growth markets and stronger customer orientation Electric vehicle charging business: concentration on fast-charging infrastructure for depots and fleets and for en-route charging Capacity adjustments worldw

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Design World

MARCH 27, 2025

Lanner Electronics has launched the ICS-P770, a rugged computing platform certified to IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and EN50121-4 standards, designed for substation automation, virtualization, and network security. The ICS-P770 is a 3U rackmount industrial computer designed for digital substation automation and ICS/SCADA security. Equipped with the Intel Xeon 6 Processor, it provides reliable computing performance,… The post Lanner unveils ICS-P770 industrial computer powered by Intel Xeon 6 pr

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 23, 2025

Image: Zainab / stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the first recipient from its Hydrogen Headstart Program, with $814 million in funding allocated under round 1 to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) 1,500 MW Murchison Green Hydrogen Project in Western Australia. ARENA CEO, Darren Miller said Australia has immense potential when it comes to hydrogen projects, however, many projects face challenges due to the current gap between the market price for

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 23, 2025

Source: Omega TMM Omega TMM and Rego-Fix showcase a tool presetter that streamlines setting length for PowRGrip tooling, as it enables users to set, grip and verify tools all in one integrated machine. The two companies worked closely together to create a tool measuring machine based on user requirements that is said to be reliable, innovative and built to rigorous quality control standards.

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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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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2025

Shanghai-based Fourier Intelligence provides one example of humanoid robot development in China. Source: IFR While other countries debate the best mix of public policy, academic research, and private investment to advance their economies, the People’s Republic of China is focusing on robotics. Chinas National Development and Reform Commission has announced plans for a state-backed venture capital fund focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and innovation.

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Design World

MARCH 25, 2025

Advanced Conversion, a subsidiary of Electro Technik Industries Inc. (ETI) in Clearwater, Florida, announces a new 200C film capacitor. Designed, qualified, and tested for high-temperature and mission-critical applications, these capacitors offer long life and capacitance stability at temperatures up to 200C, supporting improved system performance and enhanced reliability.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 27, 2025

Image: v_blinov/stock.adobe.com Australian Defence has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to establish a missile factory in Newcastle, NSW. Following the governments initial announcement on 22 August 2024, this next step will establish the nations first guided weapons production facility. Located within the Newcastle Airport precinct, the factory will manufacture the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and international partners.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 23, 2025

Source | Platinum Tooling Platinum Tooling has released its latest catalog which features a variety of manufacturing tools, including shrink fit accessories, live tools, angle heads, Swiss machine products, and knurling and marking tools manufactured by various international suppliers. The company’s products include shrink fit toolholders and machines from Rineck, specialty and adaptive guide bushings from Dunner and broaching tools from REV.

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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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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 25, 2025

An A220 Flight Test Vehicle (FTV) at Airbus in Mirabel, Canada. Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 2025 (CNW Group/Airbus) TOULOUSE and MIRABEL Airbus and major Canadian aerospace academic and research organisations have launched a project to measure non-CO2 emissions produced from different jet fuels, including 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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Design World

MARCH 25, 2025

Master Bond EP29LPSPND-3 is a two component, non-drip epoxy compound with a paste consistency that can be used for bonding and sealing applications. The system is electrically non-conductive and thermally insulative, with a thermal conductivity of approximately 0.2 W/(mK) at room temperature. It withstands cryogenic temperatures and is serviceable in the range from 4K to… The post Non-drip cryogenic epoxy offers electrical and thermal insulation appeared first on Design World.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 27, 2025

Image: Lindo Winner of this year’ s Outstanding Startup at the Endeavour Awards, Australian germicidal light manufacturer, Lindo, has had a rapid evolution since its transition from the Gangi Germicidal Systems in 2022. The company was founded to develop products that utilise UV-C and antimicrobial blue light to disinfect and neutralise up to 99.99 per cent of pathogens on surfaces and in the air.

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