Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Images: GME GME manufactures UHF CB radios and emergency beacon products, exemplifying its commitment to local production and innovation in the Australian manufacturing industry. This transformative approach aligns with the governments commitment to fostering a robust manufacturing sector, ultimately benefiting communities across NSW.

Manufacturing 84

Manufacturing Supply Chain Electronics Lean manufacturing 84

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 20, 2025

Manufacturers need to master data analytics and robotics to adapt to demographic changes, says ABI Research. Source: Adobe Stock In January 2024 , the U.S. manufacturers had more than 600,000 vacancies. million in 2030 as manufacturers attempt to offset the baby boomer exodus. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 111

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 111

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Source: NVIDIA NVIDIA Corp. and NVIDIA said they are combining their open-source AI and robotics efforts to accelerate research and development. The company said leading research entities, robotics manufacturers, and application developers around the world are using Isaac Lab. It is available now on GitHub and Hugging Face.

Robotics 111

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Artificial Intelligence 111

iBASEt

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers face unique challenges: constant design updates, strict quality and compliance standards. These intricacies make A&D manufacturing vastly different from other industries. Designed for Complex Workflows A&D manufacturers dont focus on high-volume, repetitive production.

Aerospace 94

Aerospace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Compliance Manufacturing 94

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 6, 2025

It’s easier for them to subcontract it out,” says Mark Rohlfs, president and one half of the brother-and-sister ownership team of East Coast Precision Manufacturing. “Connecticut has a long history of manufacturing and machine shops,” Nancy says. “We have Pratt and Whitney here. We have Sikorsky.

Manufacturing 95

Manufacturing Cycle time Sourcing Aerospace 95

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 18, 2025

They are solving problems that I had in the late 70s while working at a manufacturer. I sat in a presentation by the sensor manufacturer Sick. The connected flow of data ensures continuity from design to manufacturing to operations. In other words, to develop a better Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM). But its close.

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Bill of Materials Supply Chain Sourcing Fit 130

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Source: Adobe Stock Move Digital Ltd., a developer of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies, this week announced its strategic expansion into the field of robotics manufacturing. This now open-sourced robot uses its arm to help end users regain some agency and independence with some basic in-home tasks.

Robotics 64

Robotics Robotics Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence 64

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Source | Thinkstock Talent isn't just important — it's the cornerstone of national competitiveness. Source | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics “Back in 2011, we were already talking about a skills gap, with 600,000 job openings in manufacturing. Source | U.S. manufacturing sector could need up to 3.8

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Sourcing Supply Chain Additive manufacturing 52

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Source: Apptronik A year full of humanoid robot news is ending with more developments. Apollo is designed to balance complexity and functionality for initial application in manufacturing and logistics, said the company. In March, Mercedes-Benz said it is testing Apollo in automotive manufacturing. Apptronik Inc.

Robotics 140

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Logistics 140

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 16, 2025

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. The post How Ignition Fits Within the Purdue Model appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

Fit 130

Fit Function Sourcing Automation 130

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mold builders can seize opportunities in medical manufacturing as demand for precision molds grows, driven by miniaturization, LSR use and auto-injectables, to name a few, requiring advanced machining, automation and tight-tolerance molding. Source: M.R. These business model changes align with current medical manufacturing trends.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Lead Time Cycle time Value chain 64

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 5, 2025

with Callable Pipelines, enabling users to build custom APIs for their operations and industrial data sources. 21, support for the new Amazon S3 Tables service, granular audit logging for regulated industries, and seamless event capture from file-based data sources. This news from HighByte concern the ability to build custom APIs.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Function Manufacturing 130

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Source: Path Robotics Over the past 12 months, Path Robotics has closed $100 million in new investments. Founded in 2018 by brothers Andy and Alex Lonsberry, Path Robotics’ stated goal is to fill gaps in the manufacturing industry. Path Robotics offers is autonomous welding robots with a RaaS pricing model.

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Robotics Robotics Automation Artificial Intelligence 121

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Image: pikselstock/stock.adobe.com Is your manufacturing business leveraging supply chain management (SCM) effectively? It seems that the balance between dependable suppliers and cost-effective materials has reached its end for discrete manufacturers. In todays dynamic market, SCM is crucial for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Logistics 59

Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I am consistently asked by our customers: How can manufacturers contain customer satisfaction without excessive overstock? How can manufacturers better predict the output of manufacturing? Could there be a link between IT-OT infrastructure and manufacturing visibility and resiliency?

Bottleneck 270

Bottleneck Value chain Supply Chain Sourcing 270

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 8, 2025

OTTAWA APWORKS and Equispheres announce a collaboration on the development of North American production capacity for Scalmalloy, a proprietary aluminum alloy designed specifically for Additive Manufacturing (AM). The alloy offers mechanical properties comparable to 7000 series aluminum and is engineered for optimal performance in metal AM.

Additive manufacturing 52

Additive manufacturing Supply Chain Manufacturing Aerospace 52

Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A recent IFS research finds that while manufacturers know digital transformation is essential, they are falling behind due to ‘option paralysis’ and are unable to capitalize on advancements in their industry. The manufacturing industry is at a crossroads. The longer manufacturers delay, the further they fall behind.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Manufacturing Compliance Lead Time 59

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Machine industry titans and emerging innovators are racing to build advanced manufacturing technologies that are more efficient, responsive, and collaborative than ever. Industrial manufacturing machines are collaborating seamlessly, predicting maintenance needs, and even self-optimizing production flows. Industry 4.0

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

These adjustments in BCD are strategically poised to reduce import dependency, enhance local sourcing of critical raw materials, and boost the domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem. MSMEs contribute significantly to India’s economy, accounting for 35% of the total manufacturing output.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing 52

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2025

Source: Universal Robots Economic uncertainty has taken a toll on the robotics industry, including leading vendors. ” Demand for robotics didn’t meet expectations because of the post-COVID slowdown in capital, wars affecting trade and labor, and uncertainty among manufacturers, said Kumar. Teradyne Inc.’s

Robotics 127

Robotics Robotics Beverage Artificial Intelligence 127

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Image: Michael Evans/stock.adobe.com Honorary senior research fellow at University of Sydney, Professor Phil Toner, spoke to Manufacturers Monthly to discuss the benefits of an Australian wind tower and turbine manufacturing industry. A sovereign wind manufacturing industry could lead to an output of over 800 towers per year.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Fit Freight Supply Chain 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Image: CSIRO A new breakthrough more than a decade in the making, makes use of a plant’s leaves and stems to create oil that could be used as a new global energy source. ” The post New breakthrough uses plants as fuel appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

Sourcing 96

Sourcing Manufacturing 96

i4.0 today

MARCH 10, 2025

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing while addressing skilled workforce shortages. These robots alone demonstrate our commitment to innovation by helping manufacturers enhance productivity and efficiency.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Manufacturing Digital manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Compared to standard aircraft, the Vertiia needs fewer parts and uses cheaper low-emissions energy sources. AMSL Aero has raised more than $50 million from private and government sources and employs around 60 people in its operations. The Sydney-based aviation company achieved its first tethered test flight in 2023.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing Form Manufacturing Aerospace 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has become crucial for manufacturing companies striving for sustainability. New Pathways for Sustainable Manufacturing Success The shift toward sustainable manufacturing practices opens a myriad of growth opportunities.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Compliance Artificial Intelligence 52

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced the the latest addition to its growing list of MiR Go-approved products, the MC600 mobile collaborative robot. “By It provides guidelines for documenting disturbances of robot arms, such as by heavy equipment, in unstructured manufacturing environments.

Logistics 96

Logistics Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 96

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 13, 2025

Source | Getty Images The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) has released its annual Business Forecast Report. based mold manufacturers during AMBA’s Business Forecast Study, which was conducted from late November 2024 to early January 2025. Data for this report was collected from 79 U.S.-based

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Manufacturing Sourcing 52

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 2, 2025

Were excited to collaborate with Fieldmade in breaking down the barriers for Additive Manufacturing while opening up a whole new landscape for the industry. Part of the Equispheres aluminum powders portfolio, NExP-1 is sourced and produced in North America using the companys patent-pending technology.

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Sourcing 52

Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Sustainable packaging manufacturing building in Ontario. CNW Group/Eco Guardian) NEWMARKET Eco Guardian, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions announces the upcoming opening of its manufacturing facility in Ontario, set to be fully operational in Q4 2025.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Sourcing Advanced manufacturing 52

Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM ) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “ The Manufacturing PMI registered 50.9 A Manufacturing PMI above 42.3 manufacturing activity expanded in January after 26 consecutive months of contraction. Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M., percent in January, 1.7 percent, 1.4

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Electronics 52

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Source: Realtime Robotics. Our Optimization solution is already helping several manufacturing companies to reduce cycle times and improve productivity,” Carlin stated. “With Ville’s expertise, we can evolve to meet additional customer needs and expand its adoption throughout the manufacturing and logistics industries.”

Robotics 105

Robotics Robotics Cycle time Bottleneck 105

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Source: Eureka Robotics Eureka Robotics last week said it has raised $10.5 The company said these products enable systems integrators and manufacturers to deploy high-accuracy, high-agility (HA-HA) applications. Eureka automated the lens coating process with precise loading, unloading, and flipping systems. million in Series A funding.

Robotics 98

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automation 98

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology Inc. ” Pudu Robotics has focused on research and development, manufacturing, and sales of service robots. Pudu added that its robots have been widely adopted in various industries, including dining, retail, hospitality, healthcare , entertainment, education, and manufacturing.

Robotics 126

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Manufacturing 126

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2025

Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics has announced the fourth cohort of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, marking a record-breaking year with an unprecedented number of applicants. MassRobotics is working with corporate partners to mentor the latest Healthcare Catalyst startup cohort. During the program, the Newton, Mass.-based

Robotics 119

Robotics Robotics Automation Artificial Intelligence 119

MRPEasy

JANUARY 21, 2025

It is a vital part of any manufacturing operation that helps to ensure the right materials are in the right place and at the right time. What is procurement management?

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Sourcing Supply Chain 64

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Source: Massimo Group Massimo Motor Sports LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of powersports vehicles and pontoon boats, has added robotics to its new assembly line to streamline production and enhance quality control. This ensures a smoother and more efficient manufacturing flow, according to Massimo.

Robotics 116

Robotics Robotics Assembly Line Automation 116

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Source: Slip Robotics For more than a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded in the same way, leading to wasted time for drivers and dangerous bursts of activity for forklift operators. SlipBot moves automotive parts for Nissan in Mississippi. SlipBot automates trailer loading and loading for Valeo in Indiana.

Robotics 105

Robotics Robotics Freight Supply Chain 105