Control.com

JULY 23, 2023

In what has been hailed as the first of its kind, MR4WELD, an autonomous mobile welding robot platform, will begin performance testing in the shipbuilding industry.

Robotics 98

Robotics Robotics 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The South Australian Government is partnering with the United States’ largest shipbuilder HII to accelerate the development of of the state’s defence industry workforce, skills, and supply chain. The post US partnership to shore up South Australia’s shipbuilding capabilities appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

Supply Chain 81

Supply Chain Form Manufacturing 81

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 18, 2023

million to extend the Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) into the essential naval shipbuilding and sustainment industry for three years in WA. Further investment in Defence and its workforce will ensure we can deliver a robust, sovereign naval shipbuilding and sustainment industry.”

Logistics 82

Logistics Manufacturing 82

AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 29, 2023

ASX-listed shipbuilder Austal has received a $25 million time and material (T&M) contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat for structural assembly fabrication in support of the US Navy Virginia Class submarine initiative.

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 18, 2023

million to extend the Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) into the essential naval shipbuilding and sustainment industry for three years in WA. Further investment in Defence and its workforce will ensure we can deliver a robust, sovereign naval shipbuilding and sustainment industry.”

Logistics 76

Logistics Manufacturing 76

Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 9, 2023

GATINEAU — Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada is revitalizing the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) surface fleet of ships to ensure that members have the equipment needed to do their jobs and protect Canadians. ISI) for an additional $463 million for the CSC project (including taxes).

Manufacturing 74

Manufacturing 74

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 1, 2024

“Seaspan’s successful adoption of our pipe welding automation technology, first with their installation of the SWR at their Vancouver Drydock and most recently at Victoria Shipyards, is a testament to their innovation in shipbuilding, repair and overhaul services and their leadership in the marine transportation industry.”

Robotics 64

Robotics Robotics Automation Manufacturing 64

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

NUSHIP Eyre is the second in the class of OPVs being built by Luerssen Australia , in collaboration with local defence industry partners, for the Royal Australian Navy. The Arafura class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) NUSHIP Eyre has been launched at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

More than 1,800 people are now working on the Hunter program, which is transforming Australia’s shipbuilding industry by helping build a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability. Through this national endeavour, we are committed to maximising opportunities for Australian industry.

Supply Chain 75

Supply Chain Prototype  Manufacturing 75

AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Australian and UK researchers have signed an agreement aimed at boosting opportunities to collaborate on advanced modern manufacturing methods that could be incorporated into ongoing shipbuilding and marine operations from both hemispheres. .

Advanced manufacturing 74

Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 74

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Propellers for Australia’s elite submarine-hunting warships are a step closer to being made in Australia, delivering a critical local capability for future naval shipbuilding programs. BAE Systems Australia has awarded WA-based company VEEM a $1.76

Prototype  120

Prototype  Supply Chain Manufacturing 120

Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This material resulted from the company’s collaboration with HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division to develop materials and process parameters for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. shipbuilding and repair), offshore oil and gas, and chemical and nuclear industries.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing Lead Time Supply Chain Aerospace 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 3, 2024

Craig Lockhart, managing director, BAE Systems Australia – Maritime said, “This is a great testament to not only the quality of work that Airspeed has produced, but also the work we do as a company – through initiatives like the Global Access Program – to enable growth in Australian industry.

Manufacturing 101

Manufacturing 101

Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 29, 2023

Seaspan is co-locating this facility within the shipyard and this marks an investment in driving efficiency in Seaspan’s shipbuilding capabilities. Seaspan is focused on driving improvements to our capabilities and building capacity and expertise as we build a long-term, sustainable shipbuilding industry. The new $4.8-million

Electronics 52

Electronics Manufacturing 52

Metrology

JANUARY 18, 2023

Cadmatic is part of a consortium of industrial companies and academic institutions that is leading the EU-funded Smart European Shipbuilding project (SEUS) that was launched 1 January 2023.

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MEM

MAY 3, 2023

MarRI-UK, a collaborative innovation vehicle for the UK maritime sector, is pleased to announce that it has secured a £224,000 grant from the National Shipbuilding Office (NSbS) to undertake a comprehensive study of the UK’s shipbuilding research capabilities.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 24, 2024

a Boston-based specialized private equity firm focused on differentiated industrial technology manufacturers. Hunter also has subsea technology expertise, having served 3 years as the Chairman of Hydroid, LLC, an industry leader in unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) with its REMUS UUV brand.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Manufacturing Electronics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Australian and UK researchers and innovators have struck a new agreement to support opportunities to collaborate on modern manufacturing methods for shipbuilding. . The agreement aims to foster closer working relationships and facilitate the development of international best practices for shipbuilding manufacturing methods and processes.

Advanced manufacturing 71

Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 71

Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 2, 2023

Intended to satisfy projected future demands under the second pillar of the Government of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Vigilance Class vessels will replace the Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels. Ontario was once the epicenter of shipbuilding in Canada.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

(CNW Group/Seneca Polytechnic) TORONTO — Beginning this academic year, students in Seneca’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Technology will benefit from a Siemens donation of a virtual reality (VR) manufacturing simulation kit and 25 seats of industry-leading Tecnomatix® from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software.

Manufacturing 110

Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Aerospace 110

Metrology

JULY 18, 2023

Unithree serves a diverse client base in the automotive, shipbuilding, energy and metal forging industries. The post Trescal Makes Acquisition To Consolidate Calibration Market In South Korea appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

Automotive 52

Automotive 52

iBASEt

APRIL 17, 2024

But, for manufacturers and maintenance service providers, particularly those in high-asset value industries like aerospace and defense, shipbuilding or power and infrastructure, the term “sustainability” takes on a dual meaning and double importance.

Aerospace 82

Aerospace Manufacturing 82

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 25, 2023

million to enable four Canadian companies in the marine industry to advance digitalization and modernize shipbuilding and fleet maintenance. The HoloShip platform and the projects being announced are part of Seaspan Shipyards’ value proposition commitments under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Automation Manufacturing 98

The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Albuquerque Journal has reported that engineering and manufacturing firm Sierra Peaks has acquired Trident Maritime Services, a fabricator of parts for the shipbuilding industry.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This material resulted from the company’s collaboration with HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division to develop materials and process parameters for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. shipbuilding and repair), offshore oil and gas, and chemical and nuclear industries.

Additive manufacturing 70

Additive manufacturing Lead Time Supply Chain Aerospace 70

Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 9, 2023

HALIFAX — Irving Shipbuilding announces their $545,000 commitment to the Green Harbour Project by the Verschuren Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Irving Shipbuilding is leading the way with vital funding that supports our first steps in understanding Halifax harbour’s carbon footprint on the path to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 18, 2024

Image: Kovalenko I/stock.adobe.com One of South Australia’ s defence industry experts, Matt Opie, has been appointed as the new chief executive of Defence SA. I look forward to bringing my skills and experience in defence and space, industry and research to support the defence and space sectors in South Australia,” said Opie.

Artificial Intelligence 88

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing 88

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 3, 2024

The Federal Government has released a plan that defines the strategic rationale for a sovereign defence industrial base and sets out pathways for maximising support for Australian industry and its critical contribution to national security. Defence industry is critical to delivering on this key objective.

Manufacturing 84

Manufacturing 84

Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

“We are extremely grateful for the support that Minister Fedeli and the Government of Ontario continue to have for the shipbuilding and ship repair industry in our province,” said Ted Kirkpatrick, Director of Business Development and Government Relations at Heddle Shipyards.

Advanced manufacturing 59

Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing Automation 59

Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 27, 2024

GATINEAU — Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada is renewing the Canadian Coast Guard fleet, while generating economic opportunities for the Canadian marine sector. The first contract was awarded to VSY in August 2020 for the development of the MPV concept design.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain 52

NIST

MAY 26, 2022

The Gulf Coast’s shipbuilding industry is a case study in resilience. Given that they’ve bounced back, and the shipbuilding and repair industry now employs some 400,000 people nationally, it’s no surprise that America’s maritime manufacturers have some workforce lessons to teach … and we should all be listening.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 23, 2024

The company specialises in developing advanced robotic welding solutions for industrial applications. Their flagship product is their Spool Welding Robot (SWR), which is designed to automate the welding process for pipe spool fabrication in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, shipbuilding, mining, and construction.

Automation 81

Automation Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 81

AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Australian-owned Birdon Group (Birdon), headquartered in Port Macquarie in New South Wales, has selected industry-leading software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to support its ongoing strategy to develop a digital shipyard to service both Australian and international shipbuilding customers.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 79

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Electronics Sourcing Manufacturing 79

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 3, 2024

A Queensland state Government manufacturing grant will enable Cairns manufacturer, CSF Industries to purchase Shotblaster equipment that will expand the manufacturing capacity and grow the business, resulting in as many as 15 new jobs over the next five years.

Manufacturing 76

Manufacturing Logistics Lead Time Form 76

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 28, 2023

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has under construction the largest lightweight battery electric ship, coming in at 130 metres in length , and is being constructed for delivery to its South American customer, Buquebus. Incat Founder Robert Clifford spoke about what the ship means for the maritime industry. “We

Manufacturing 95

Manufacturing 95

AU Manufacturing

JUNE 19, 2023

Global shipbuilder Austal announced that Austal USA has been awarded an AUD 104 million contract from the United States Navy for the manufacture of an additional Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ship (T-ATS 15). Ford-class aircraft carriers to make a significant contribution to the US’ defence industrial base.

Lean manufacturing 52

Lean manufacturing Assembly Line Manufacturing 52

E&T

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Ben Wallace, the defence secretary and shipbuilding tsar, commented: “Our National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh set ambitious plans to drive the green maritime revolution as a key step to reaching this government’s net zero targets.” The UK has pledged to invest approximately £4bn in the country’s regional shipbuilding industry.

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Cargo Form 58