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ABB launches AppStudio no-code tool for robot interface programming 

Design World

ABB has launched AppStudio, an intuitive, no-code software tool allowing users of all experience levels to create customized robotic user interfaces easily. Its intuitive functionality and features, including a collaborative cloud-based library that enables users to share application templates, will reduce setup times by up to 80%. A growing shortage of skilled labor requires the… The post ABB launches AppStudio no-code tool for robot interface programming appeared first on Design World.

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Top Manufacturing Tech Applications in 2025

Automation World

Six experts from across the industrial automation sector weigh in with their expectations about the technologies manufacturers will use most effectively this year.

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Prepare your company for managing smart manufacturing initiatives

The Fabricator

If your workforce doesnt have the right data analytical skills, your company might not be ready to embark on a smart manufacturing journey.

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How Ignition Fits Within the Purdue Model

Gary Mintchell

I have written several times over the past decade about how the Industrial Internet of Things and such hardware advancements as the Edge have blown up the Purdue Pyramid Model of industrial Architecture. Especially as an information model. Rather than a static hierarchy, information can flow from source to consumer bypassing layers as required. However, the Purdue Model (and ISA95) certainly do describe different types of functions of a manufacturing enterprise.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

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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RIC Technology debuts robotic 3D printer that can print up to 3 stories high

Robotics Business Review

RIC Technology’s new RIC-PRIMUS will be 3D printing live at WOC 2025. | Source: RIC Technology RIC Technology last week debuted its most advanced and largest construction robotic 3D printer, named RIC-PRIMUS. With the capability to print three-story structures up to 32 ft. tall, RIC-PRIMUS expands upon the innovations of its predecessor, RIC-M1 PRO.

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Metalworking Index Shows Continued Recovery

Modern Machine Shop

The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking measures the current state of metalworking and machining activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion; below 50 indicates contraction. Source (all figures): Gardner Intelligence The metalworking industry registered a GBI reading of 46.9 in December 2024.

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Sydney’s newest Ferry named after solar panel pioneer Prof. Martin Green

Manufacturer's Monthly

Prof. Green is the Founding Director of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics at UNSW. Image: UNSW UNSW Sydney Scientia Professor Martin Green has helped change our country and the world with his groundbreaking work on solar panels. Now millions of Sydneysiders and visitors will have the chance to learn more about him as they see his ferry in Sydney Harbour and along the Parramatta River.

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The Guardian view on chemical pollution: the UK can’t ignore the risks from PFAS | Editorial

The Guardian Manufacturing

Efforts by the plastics industry to thwart regulation come from a familiar playbook As the public wake up to the risk of forever chemicals, or PFAS, the industry is fighting back with a campaign researchers have compared with big tobaccos battle against restrictions on smoking. New findings about its intense lobbying efforts are highly concerning and require a response from the environment secretary, Steve Reed.

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Flexiv Unveils Robot Solutions at Stanford Robotics Center Opening

Control.com

Flexiv demonstrated its newest solutions at the Stanford Robotics Center opening ceremony. The company's latest solutions on display included a gecko-inspired robot gripper and a magnetic milli-spinner for vascular therapy.

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Siemens Begins Release of Immersive and Photorealistic, Physical AI Tech

Automation World

Virtual reality and photorealistic digital twin technologies, designed by Siemens Digital Industries Software with Sony and Nvidia, are being released in 2025.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.

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Industrial connectors deliver 630 V rating

Design World

Industrial circular connectors are electrical coupling devices featuring a circular interface and cylindrical contact housing. They come in various materials, sizes, contact layouts, and coupling designs. Among them, M8, M12, M16, -20, and M23 receptacles, which refer to the thread size on the coupling nuts, are widely used for connecting sensors and actuators in industries […] The post Industrial connectors deliver 630 V rating appeared first on Design World.

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Cornerstone Robotics brings in $70M to scale Sentire endoscopic system globally

Robotics Business Review

The Sentire system features lightweight surgeon side arms, tremor filtration, and motion-control techniques to aid complex surgeries in confined spaces. | Source: Cornerstone Robotics Cornerstone Robotics Ltd., a surgical robotics developer, Monday today said it has raised $70 million in Series C financing. The company said the funding will advance its efforts toward commercialization, development of surgical robotics products, clinical trials, and regulatory approvals. “Cornerstone Roboti

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Australia invests $200m to boost manufacturing with rare earths

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Anastasiia/stock.adobe.com The Australian Governments National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) will invest $200 million in Arafura Rare Earths to help build Australias Future. The NRFCs funding commitment into Arafura Rare Earths is a cornerstone investment, enabling the company to press ahead with raising the remaining funds required to commence development of the new mine and processing facility at its Nolans Project site, 135 kilometres north of Alice Springs.

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Can You Effectively Prioritize Data?

Automation World

Do you know how to prioritize data in an effective way? Find out with this quiz.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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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From friction to function

Design World

How to approach noise and vibration in bearings Noise and vibration in ball bearings threaten precision and safety in critical systems, costing manufacturers billions annually in maintenance and lost productivity. As demand from medical, aerospace and industrial sectors drives theUSD 120.98 billionglobal bearings markettowards a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5 per cent by […] The post From friction to function appeared first on Design World.

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How Proper Scheduling Leads to a Successful Machine Shop

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Getty Images If you have been working in a machine shop for many years, you will probably have been bombarded with information on how to make your shop more efficient. Machine tool dealers will tell how much more efficient you can be by utilizing their newer, faster and more capable machines. Tooling manufacturers will recommend their latest and greatest tools to make your machining processes faster and more efficient.

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ARENA funding accelerates sulphur battery innovation

Manufacturer's Monthly

ARENA funding will help to accelerate the commercialisation of Gelions sulphur batteries Image: Adobe Stock/sommart The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $4.8 million in conditional funding to Gelion Technologies Pty Ltd (Gelion) to implement its Advanced Commercial Prototyping Centre (ACPC) facilitating the development of its unique battery technology at its site in Sydney.

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Top Manufacturing Tech Applications in 2025

Automation World

Six experts from across the industrial automation sector weigh in with their expectations about the technologies manufacturers will use most effectively this year.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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New high-performance dc motors from FAULHABER

Design World

Designed for even greater flexibility and a wide range of applications, the new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR dc motors expand FAULHABERs proven dc motor portfolio and set new standards in performance and versatility for miniature drive systems. The new SXR motors offer standard higher performance and a broader range of configuration options to meet […] The post New high-performance dc motors from FAULHABER appeared first on Design World.

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Aerotech Launches Miniature Hexapod for Precise Motion Control

Control.com

Aerotechs new miniature Hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom positioning system that offers quick, precise motions for the semiconductor industry and optical alignment applications.

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Intuitive da Vinci procedures increased by 17% in 2024

Robotics Business Review

Da Vinci systems offer surgeons high-definition 3D vision, a magnified view, and robotic and computer assistance. | Source: Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc. this week announced preliminary fourth-quarter results that highlight significant da Vinci surgical robot procedure growth. Shares of the Sunnyvale, Calif.based company rose nearly 5% to $565 apiece in early morning trading on Jan. 15 following the release of the preliminary results.

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Securing Safe Robotic Workplaces

Automation World

Experts from Rockwell Automation and Siemens weigh in on the best ways to ensure safe operations to protect workers and equipment when deploying robots.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.

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How will neurotechnology and sensing impact automotive: part 2

Design World

Neuro data provides a level of insight into the driver’s condition and cognitive state that is not possible with a driver-facing camera. The post How will neurotechnology and sensing impact automotive: part 2 appeared first on Design World.

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What is Throughput Time in Manufacturing?

MRPEasy

Throughput time is an important KPI in manufacturing management, helping companies to improve performance both on the shop floor and in the supply chain. Lets take a deeper dive into the metric. What is throughput time? Throughput time is the amount of time it takes to manufacture a product from start to finish. Measuring throughput […] The post What is Throughput Time in Manufacturing?

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Top 10 robotic insects: Can robotic bees save all plant life on Earth?

Robotics Automation News

As someone who eats honey on toast almost every day, Ive been quite interested over the past few years by stories about the supposed collapse of the global bee population. Bees not only produce honey, they are, of course, natures great pollinators.

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Securing Safe Robotic Workplaces

Automation World

Experts from Rockwell Automation and Siemens weigh in on the best ways to ensure safe operations to protect workers and equipment when deploying robots.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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New mini hexapod from Aerotech with 6 degrees of freedom

Design World

Aerotech Inc.s new HexGen HEX150-125HL Miniature Hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom (DOF) precision positioning system. This compact, cost-effective hexapod, with a 150-mm base diameter and a nominal height of 125 mm, achieves minimum incremental motion to 15 nm and payload capacity up to 12 kg for applications requiring multi-DOF motion especially those with constricted […] The post New mini hexapod from Aerotech with 6 degrees of freedom appeared first on Design World.

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The Copilot is Taking Control: Introducing Genix AI

Control.com

ABB Ability Genix Copilot uses AI and data analytics to boost efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability in manufacturing, providing actionable insights through a conversational interface.

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Swarms of bug-sized bots could someday artificially pollinate crops

E&T

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are continuing to develop their design for a robotic insect that could offer an efficient method for artificial pollination.

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Can You Effectively Prioritize Data?

Automation World

Do you know how to prioritize data in an effective way? Find out with this quiz.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference