Automation World

MARCH 20, 2025

Understanding where AI fits within industrial automation will help to leverage its potential effectively.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 19, 2025

Renishaw RMP60 probes in action on the Huron KXG 4523 during setup verification. Blum-Novotes t probes are also part of Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing’s toolkit. Source | Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing The decision to eliminate CMM from the shop floor might seem risky, but it can drive significant improvements. “We eliminated the CMM to ensure everyone focuses on the process.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 16, 2025

While it’s almost impossible to deny that real-time machine monitoring poses great benefits to machine shops, it’s equally impossible to deny that how much it helps a shop depends on the shop in question. As MachineMetrics Chief Product Officer Rutherford Wilson notes, shops can immediately start using these systems to get information about how machines are being utilized.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 18, 2025

Teredyne is a conglomerate that has been snarfing up collaborative robotic assets. Many are based on Universal Robotics technology. This news expands AI-powered applications. Of course, AI is the entry point phrase for any new technology currently. Thats OK, it is an advancement in usability. And thats a good thing. Teradyne Robotics and its partners are set to unveil a suite of advanced, AI-driven robotics solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2025 March 17-21.

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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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Design World

MARCH 21, 2025

At the recent National Fluid Power Associations Annual Conference in Tucson, brothers Alex and Eugene Chausovskyof the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy spoke about geopolitical disruption and what it can mean for manufacturers. They highlighted how today we have a multipolarity in the world, with global powers (the U.S. and China), global players… The post Looking at the state of geopolitics in 2025 appeared first on Design World.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 17, 2025

Dobot, a Chinese developer of collaborative robot arms, recently announced it developed a humanoid robot called Atom. The company is entering an increasingly crowded and still young market. Dobot hasn’t shared much about Atom yet, but it has shared a few videos of the robot operating autonomously. Atom has 28 degrees of freedom and 0.05mm precision, giving it the ability to handle delicate tasks.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 21, 2025

OTTAWA The Government of Canada is investing $8 million from the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) toward a $42 million project to upgrade equipment. This investment will help Teledyne develop the next generation of image sensors and expand semiconductor capabilities at its Bromont, Quebec, facility. “Thanks to significant investments, the expertise in design and manufacturing of image sensors developed by Teledyne over the past 30 years will be transferred to a new manufacturing line using

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i4.0 today

MARCH 21, 2025

As the industry embraces digital transformation and the principles of Industry 4.0, communication protocols in industrial automation are becoming more important than ever. To enable seamless data exchange and control in automation systems, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), together with its partner RT-Labs, a provider of industrial communication solutions, has integrated six Fieldbus and Ethernet-based protocols in the firmware of the Infineon XMC7000 industrial microcontroller

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Automation Mag

MARCH 17, 2025

Festo has introduced a new developers kit designed to help controls engineers and programmers familiarize themselves with setting up and commissioning a CMMT servo drive and motor combination. The kit includes a CMMT-ST DC drive, EMMT-ST stepper motor, cables, connectors and access to Festos multiprotocol family of servo drives that range from 300 W DC up to 12 kW AC.

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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.

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Design World

MARCH 17, 2025

By Mark Jones The experiment is brilliant. Researchers came up with a way to compare the intelligence of ants to humans. It didnt go so well for us. Some of us perform worse at a cognitive test than an ant. Disturbing as that is, the study also shows that when we cooperate in a group,… The post Technical thinking: Finally, proof that the Andy Letter was right appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 17, 2025

Festo never ceases to amaze me with their pneumatics advances. Here introducing digital closed-loop control. Festo introduces Controlled Pneumatics, a digital closed-loop control strategy for delivering energy efficiency, high dynamic response, and precision movement. Controlled Pneumatics is an ideal solution for web tensioning; welding; surface processing; flexible gripping, including vacuum gripping; dispensing and pumping; PET bottle blowing; and diaphragm pump control.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 17, 2025

Image: ID1974/stock.adobe.com Australia will manufacture missiles at home from 2025, thanks to another step forward by the Federal Government who have signed two memoranda of understandings (MoU) with the United States. TheGuided Multiple Launch Rocket System Co-Assemblyagreement enables the assembly of a first batch of this critical munition in Australia in 2025.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 21, 2025

IntuiCell said it uses by a decentralized learning algorithm based on the learning patterns of the brain. | Source: IntuiCell IntuiCell, a deep-tech startup that aims to blend neuroscience and artificial intelligence, this week said it has developed a system capable of real-time learning in real-world settings. The Stockholm-based company released a video of an off-the-shelf quadruped robot — with no pre-programmed intelligence or instructions — that it has augmented with a “di

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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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Design World

MARCH 18, 2025

Electromate, Canada’s exclusive distributor of Maxon, introduces the ESCON2 servo controllera next-generation motion control solution delivering unmatched power density, precision, and versatility for industrial and robotic applications. Building on the success of Maxon’s renowned ESCON series, the ESCON2 servo controllers leverage advanced semiconductor technology and optimized PCB design to offer superior torque and speed control… The post Electromate offers ESCON2 servo cont

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 17, 2025

Heres a partnership of two companies who like to all caps their names so that they jump out at you on the page. This news concerns extension of EdgeAI ZEDEDA has unveiled expanded support for NVIDIA’s edge AI platform, introducing enhanced integration with NVIDIA Jetson systems, NGC catalog and the TAO toolkit. This comprehensive integration provides enterprises with a complete workflow for deploying, securing and managing AI models at the edge, enabling faster innovation while ensuring op

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 16, 2025

Image: Joscha Nivergall/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government has announced a $750 million investment aimed at boosting the development of new technologies to ensure Australias metal manufacturers remain globally competitive. Australia is already prized for its alumina, aluminium, iron and steel, and this funding will add to our high-quality Australian metals exports worth over $150 billion annually.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 17, 2025

SHANGHAI SANY Heavy Industry has introduced the ST230V skid steer loader for the Canadian market. Designed for compact urban environments, it offers adaptability across various industries, including agriculture, municipal services, and construction. Key features : Quick-change system: The ST230V can switch among 12 different attachmentsincluding cold milling machines and sweeperswithin 20 seconds.

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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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Design World

MARCH 20, 2025

ABB has introduced RoboMasters, a new app-based training tool that offers flexibility in learning the skills required to program and operate ABB robots. The app allows users of all experience levels to create customized learning paths at their own pace, and it offers access to a wide range of ABB robot training courses presented in… The post ABB launches RoboMasters personalized training app appeared first on Design World.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 16, 2025

Source | Vincent Tool Technologies Corp. Moldmaking encapuslates 98% of what Vincent Tool Technologies Corp. does, as the company specializes in building custom injection mold bases. Vincent Tool is driven by its commitment to support the families who work for the company as well as the industries it proudly serves, ensuring success in the ever-evolving moldmaking industry.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 17, 2025

BAB has risen to make a name for itself in community infrastructure that includes grandstands, tables, and benches. Images: BAB/Capral BAB Aluminium s long-standing relationship with Capral has been instrumental in its production of sustainable seating solutions that highlight Australian-made quality. Since its foundation, BAB Aluminium has transformed into an Australian-made manufacturer of diverse seating solutions operating out of Ingleburn, NSW.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 17, 2025

Just in from The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) about a timely new conference. Im not sure I can make it to Seattle for this conference, but it looks like a good place to explore timely topics. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the leading voice in automation and robotics, today announced the launch of a new industry event, FOCUS: Intelligent Vision & Industrial AI Conference.

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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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Design World

MARCH 21, 2025

ABB has upgraded a variable speed drive to extend the life of NASAs National Transonic Facility (NTF) wind tunnel by at least 10 years. This service project has boosted the reliability and availability of the worlds largest medium voltage (MV) drive system. To pull it off, drive experts engineered a solution to match the electrical… The post NASAs wind tunnel gets a new lease of life appeared first on Design World.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 18, 2025

Just as shops can start with AI to achieve quick wins, build momentum and scale solutions, AI was used to generate this illustration to fill in for a missing image. Source | Stock, Copilot As a technology professional in the manufacturing industry, I see immense potential for Machine Learning (ML), Generative artificial intelligence (AI), specifically Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, to disrupt and transform the engineering-to-order (ETO) moldmaking sector.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 16, 2025

Image: wearedifferentpr/GME Australian manufacturer of radio frequency (RF) communication technology products, GME, has announced its acquisition of Sydney-based provider of mission-critical communications products, Eylex. The acquisition follows a significant investment from GME into a $5 million Government-certified Zone 4 manufacturing facility at its headquarters in Winston Hills, Sydney.

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Automation World

MARCH 20, 2025

From converting paper documents to digital documents and videos, to training workers in their native language and reducing research time, generative AI combined with connected worker platforms are changing the workforce game for the manufacturing industries.

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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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Design World

MARCH 20, 2025

AutomationDirect has added IronHorse worm gearboxes with IEC inputs, featuring the same advantages as existing aluminum models. These gearboxes come in 30mm to 75mm frame sizes, with 10:1 to 100:1 ratios in most sizes, and require no maintenance. They are factory-filled with synthetic oil, and double-lip oil seals prevent leakage. These new models offer IEC […] The post AutomationDirect adds IronHorse worm gearboxes with IEC input appeared first on Design World.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 21, 2025

OTTAWA The Government of Canada is partnering with Siemens Canada to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Centre for Battery Production in Oakville, Ontario. This centre will focus on research and development aimed at advancing battery efficiency and production methods. “Canada is a world leader in battery manufacturing, including here at home in Oakville.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 19, 2025

Image: SOMKID/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government is continuing its commitment to rebuild the states manufacturing industry with the launch of an $800,000 pilot program aimed at boosting productivity, reducing costs and increasing competitiveness. The Lean Manufacturing Pilot Program will provide small-to-medium-sized manufacturers across regional NSW with funding to undertake audits by professional consultants that will identify ways to re-organise their manufacturing operations.

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