Automation World
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Not all industrial sectors are reducing their robot orders. The consumer packaged goods industry, for example, has significantly expanded its orders. But recent declines indicate how multiple factors—from political uncertainty and overbuying to poor implementation plans—can have an impact on automation technology adoption.
Plastics Today
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Whether lithium-ion batteries will maintain their grip on powering EVs and supplying energy storage capacity will depend on progress in solid-state battery development and recycling technology.
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Modern Machine Shop
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Source: Way of the Mill LLC Reader Question: We struggle to make coolant last in our machines as long as we think it should. We’ve tried a few brands but no luck. The typical signs are poor finishes and awful smell towards the end of its life. We occasionally struggle with foaming as well. What is your advice to help us get more out of each fill?
Design World
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Winning entries in the 2024 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced by WTWH Media today in 10 categories: • Advanced Materials • Connectivity • Embedded Computing • Fluid Power • Industrial Automation • Mechanical • Motion Control • Power Electronics • Switches & Sensors, and • Test & Measurement. These brands cross… The post 2024 LEAP Awards winners are announced!
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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.
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 30, 2024
I saw HighByte people during my last trip while also taking a deeper dive into the values of Namespaces. HighByte expanded its portfolio into this area several years ago. Here is news of an update. HighByte announced the release of HighByte Intelligence Hub version 4.0 with new Namespaces and Smart Query capabilities that advance the Unified Namespace (UNS) architectural pattern and address the key challenges to its adoption.
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Boston Dynamics Inc. released a new video of its Atlas humanoid robot today. The video shows the electric robot handling large automotive parts autonomously. According to the company, the robot uses machine learning to execute its tasks and 3D vision to perceive the world around it. There are no prescribed or teleoperated movements; all motions are generated autonomously online, said Boston Dynamics.
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Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Image: davit85/stock.adobe.com In a media release, the Federal Government has expressed its intent on seeing steel and local manufacturing at the heart of a Future Made in Australia. In the release, the Federal Government said that they are engaging with regional communities to explore practical ways of building on investments in new energy infrastructure to use more Australian content, looking first at structural steel and local manufacturing.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
OCTOBER 29, 2024
With generative AI poised to significantly boost global economic output, Cisco is helping to simplify the challenges of preparing your infrastructure for AI implementation. Learn how the UCS C885A M8 Server for AI model training, the Nexus 9364E-SG2 Switch for scalable AI connectivity, AI PODs for streamlined AI inference deployment, and Nexus Hyperfabric can accelerate AI initiatives and drive innovation.
Control.com
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Voltage is a simple topic at the surface, yet also extremely complex, with thousands of scenarios involving the unseen forces of electron flow all around us. These 7 facts might surprise you!
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Expands the number of Nokia-owned and best-in-class industry applications integrated on the MX Industrial Edge (MXIE) to drive efficiency, productivity and OT security. New applications help to improve worker safety and enable responsive video for machine remote control, leading to higher operational efficiency and strengthening OT environment security.
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The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Path Robotics offers is autonomous welding robots with a RaaS pricing model. | Source: Path Robotics Over the past 12 months, Path Robotics has closed $100 million in new investments. The Columbus, Ohio-based company said it is dedicated to embodying artificial intelligence so that robotic systems can take on challenges that traditional automation is incapable of tackling.
Design World
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Vehicle wiring harnesses without a zonal architecture can have over 1,000 wires connecting over a hundred ECUs. They are difficult to fabricate and install, and changes can be difficult and costly to implement. However, using modular wiring harnesses in zonal architectures can overcome those challenges. A zonal architecture places electronic control units (ECUs) in multiple […] The post How do modular wiring harnesses support zonal architectures?
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Image: malp/stock.adobe.com Mars Incorporated has announced that its Wodonga pet food manufacturing facility, will become the first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site in Australia to deploy a 100% renewable energy solution. This solution will be for both electricity and process steam, within the next two years. General manager of Mars Petcare Australia and New Zealand, Craig Sargeant, was joined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a tour of the Wodonga site.
Gary Mintchell
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
As a student of corporate strategy, I love to follow these increasingly closer dances of complementary companies. This one involves analytics developer Seeq and leading industrial software developer AVEVA. Seeq announced a strategic partnership with AVEVA. Core to the partnership is the native integration between the two companies’ platforms that will simplify access to operational data in context, enabling chemical, energy, metals, mining, and utility organizations to improve their operations a
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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.
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Agtonomy hopes its technology can solve agriculture’s most immediate and pressing problems including labor scarcity, climate change, and shrinking profit margins. | Source: Agtonomy Agtonomy recently raised an additional $10 million to close its Series A round, bringing total funding to $32.8 million. The South San Francisco-based company said this investment, combined with its commercial offerings and business model, positions it for accelerated growth and market expansion over the next few yea
Design World
OCTOBER 29, 2024
STMicroelectronics, has introduced a new bio-sensing chip for the next generations of healthcare wearables like smart watches, sports bands, connected rings, or smart glasses. The ST1VAFE3BX chip combines a high-accuracy biopotential input with ST’s proven inertial sensing and AI core, which performs activity detection in the chip to ensure faster performance with lower power consumption.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 31, 2024
AMSL Aero’s Vertiia vertical take off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Image: BCDA/AMSL Aero AMSL Aero ‘s Vertiia aircraft attracted investment from IP Group Australia to support further development of the electric and zero-emissions vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, the Vertiia. The Vertiia takes off like a helicopter before changing to fly like a plane, which is a more efficient way of flying.
Fabricating & Metal Work
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Cutting tools specialist Sandvik Coromant has upgraded the damping mechanism for its Silent Tools turning adaptors for even more consistent performance and improved surface finish during internal turning operations at long overhangs. The new adaptors integrate seamlessly with the company’s new generation of CoroTurn ® SL cutting heads, which feature side-oriented internal through coolant.
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
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The Robot Report is seeking nominations for its 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. The RBR50 has recognized the most innovative and influential organizations in robotics for the past dozen years. Here are the winners from 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , and 2021. Each year, a team of experts selects the most interesting and important robotics innovations from around the world.
Design World
OCTOBER 31, 2024
AutomationDirect has added new Schmersal 250 series heavy-duty limit switches featuring rugged cast iron housings for the harshest environments. The selection includes models with side rotary levers with metal or plastic rollers, metal belt alignment rollers, and high-temperature models with metal rollers. The belt alignment switches prevent costly equipment damage by providing warning, alarm, or… The post AutomationDirect offers Schmersal 250 Series heavy-duty limit switches appeared firs
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Image: Surak/stock.adobe.com To support Australian manufacturers and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in navigating this new landscape, Industry Capability Network (ICN) has launched their Net Zero Readiness Assessment Tool. The Australian Government has committed to reducing emissions and creating a net zero economy by 2050. This means that climate readiness is becoming more than just a competitive edge—it’s a business imperative.
The Guardian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 28, 2024
German carmaker warns of stagnation in the European sector amid news of deeper-than-expected action Business live – latest updates German carmaker Volkswagen is planning to shut at least three factories in its home country, lay off thousands of workers and cut pay by 10%, according to the company’s union. The deeper-than-expected cuts come as the company faces weak sales and slow expansion in the electric vehicle (EV) sector amid tough competition from Chinese manufacturers.
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Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 29, 2024
China has launched a data-sharing initiative for its domestic humanoid companies to accelerate innovation. The project is being spearheaded by the National Local Joint Humanoid Robot Innovation Center and various Chinese humanoid companies. As humanoids mature , they will require vast amounts of training data to enable the intelligence to autonomously execute everyday tasks.
Design World
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Samtec announces the availability of its SLH/TLH Series printed circuit board (PCB) to board (B2B) connectors that offer an ultra-low mated stack height down to 2 mm (.078″) and support 28 Gbps NRZ performance. SLH/TLH PCB board-to-board connectors are part of Samtec’s Ultra Micro line of products that maximize overall space and offer reliable connections […] The post Board-to-board connector support 28 Gbps links appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Image: tongpatong/stock.adobe.com eLumina has opened Australia’s first factory that can produce both community lithium batteries and EV chargers, with the first model set to come off the production line in 2025. The new $20 million Manufacturing and Development Centre on the Gold Coast is set to strengthen Australia’s energy storage sector and help meet soaring global demand for batteries.
Automation World
OCTOBER 30, 2024
As generative AI proliferates throughout the industrial space, organizations must adopt careful strategies to develop a foundation for success.
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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.
Robotics Business Review
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Organization: Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 1981 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services evoBOT is the kind of robot that stands out the moment you look at it. Its unique and seemingly simple design doesn’t resemble any other autonomous mobile robot ( AMR ) on the market today.
Design World
OCTOBER 29, 2024
PHD Inc. announces the release of its new 7th Axis Solutions Catalog. Designed to enhance the capabilities of Universal Robots (UR) collaborative robots (cobots), these solutions suit industries seeking to optimize their automation processes with greater precision, flexibility, and efficiency. Key Features of the 7th Axis Solutions: • Series ESU Electric Belt-Driven Linear Actuators The… The post PHD launches new 7th Axis Solutions Catalog for UR cobots appeared first on Design World.
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Image: CCEP Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has officially opened an upgraded can line at its production site in Richlands, Queensland, supported by a multi-year $22.2 million investment. The upgraded can line caters for increasing consumer demand for canned beverages and allows CCEP to scale its local can production and to deliver beverages to Queenslanders.
Canadian Manufacturing
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The Parti Québécois says it would lean on robots and automation to replace temporary workers as part of a lengthy proposal to slash immigration to Quebec, claiming its plan is a necessary course correction to ease housing pressure and protect the French language. On Oct. 28, the sovereigntist opposition party, which has only four members in the legislature but is leading in the polls, released a 97-page policy paper outlining major cuts to the province’s immigration levels.
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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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