i4.0 today

APRIL 23, 2025

Its great to have QNX support across Variscites range of innovative SoMs, said Grant Courville, SVP Products and Strategy, QNX. ” Variscite’s extensive product portfolio includes two highly scalable pin-compatible SoM families VAR-SOM and DART which offer significant advantages for product development and lifecycle management.

Compliance 52

Compliance Aerospace Function Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 13, 2024

The investment will also include the installation of charging infrastructure at key depots and upgrades to manufacturing facilities to support the future production of electric buses. The bus is now undergoing testing and commissioning and is expected to enter services in the next two months.

Manufacturing 111

Manufacturing 111

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 25, 2023

Automation suppliers continue to pay a little lip service to open but also continue to try to keep as much proprietary as possible in order to make switching suppliers difficult for customers. version of the standard is considered to be stable and suppliers can build products to it. Test beds and a pilot project have been completed.

Automation 130

Automation Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

Nice to see some investment in product development. OpreX Robot Management Core is a key product in the Yokogawa robot operations solution. Leveraging the experience gained through these tests, Yokogawa has developed this software to make it easier to introduce robots in plants.

Automation 147

Automation Robotics Robotics Function 147

Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 7, 2025

Transforming quality inspection with high-speed, connected measurement workflows, Hexagons Manufacturing Intelligence division announces the launch of MAESTRO, an all-new, next-generation coordinate measuring machine (CMM) engineered from the ground up to meet the rising productivity demands of modern manufacturing.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Bottleneck Compliance Aerospace 52

iBASEt

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When you upgrade to Solumina iSeries, you’ll enjoy a larger feature set, enhanced connectivity and integration, a flexible user experience, faster upgrades, and ultimately, accelerated digital transformation. Upcoming releases will continue to build on these foundational MBE features.

Function 105

Function Discrete manufacturing Sourcing Prototype  105

ATS

APRIL 10, 2025

Share Capping andfilling machinesare critical in packaging and production lines for many industries. They help optimize product integrity, speed, and consistent packaging results across sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. Examples include dust in the facility and filling bottles with sticky liquids.

Pharmaceutical 78

Pharmaceutical Beverage Compliance Consumer Goods 78

MEM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Another major milestone has been reached for the Challenger 3 (CR3) Programme with the 120mm smoothbore gun test firings successfully completed. The first two 120mm smoothbore L55A1 weapons entered production ahead of schedule in 2021 at Rheinmetall’s Unterluess facility.

Prototype  98

Prototype  Form Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 28, 2023

The six recipients awarded include: Lightforce (SA) received $1 million to commission new capabilities for manufacturing through-life support for precision riflescopes, night vision and other optic or electro-optic products. ” To date, more than 200 Australian business have been awarded these grants.

Aerospace 98

Aerospace Manufacturing 98

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 26, 2024

Their new groov product along with partnerships with Inductive Automation (Ignition software) and Cirrus Link (MQTT) has offered a proven solution for many industrial (and other markets) automation challenges. You can count on high-quality Opto products and continued support for all your automation and IIoT applications.

Made-to-spec 130

Made-to-spec Automation Electronics Manufacturing 130

Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

The phrase describes fully automating production runs of machined goods, so no one is needed to oversee the CNCs producing them. While the cost, cycle-time, and quality benefits are many, truly lights-out production has historically been limited to large manufacturers. Today, the Madison, Wisc.-based,

Prototype  121

Prototype  Robotics Robotics Rapid prototyping 121

ATS

APRIL 1, 2025

This can result in products not receiving the right treatment, leading to potential warranty claims, recalls and even liability issues. Industrial furnaces are used to modify the physical and chemical properties of products or materials. Share An unexpected shutdown of an industrial furnace is disruptive and often very expensive.

Composites 52

Composites Manufacturing Form Function 52

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 5, 2024

Source: Cogniteam Real-Time Innovations, or RTI, today announced that Cogniteam has chosen RTI Connext to provide commercially supported communications to its unified cloud-based platform for robot design, development, and testing. Cogniteam provides a unified way to develop, deploy, and manage robot fleets.

Robotics 126

Robotics Robotics Function Sourcing 126

iBASEt

AUGUST 30, 2022

New solution features industry-leading cyber security, including rigorous OWASP testing. The latest version of iSeries also features a host of industry-leading security features, including rigorous security testing based on OWASP Top 10 web application security risks to enable manufacturers to identify and patch vulnerabilities quickly.

Value chain 94

Value chain Function Manufacturing 94

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Russell Randal, national account manager for Agriculture at Motion Australia, recently collaborated with the Grainline team to upgrade the standard bearings on these augers to great success. Their in-house fabrication lends itself to the ongoing development of safety and flexibility features, as well as comprehensive quality control.

Freight 98

Freight Composites Manufacturing Process manufacturing 98

Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Inevitable revolutionary changes in the near future call for manufacturers to upgrade their facilities by implementing infrastructure changes across the board. Learning Objectives. Implementing 5G and mobile edge computing is helping companies reap the benefits of automated technological solutions through digital transformation.

Assembly Line 105

Assembly Line Artificial Intelligence Automation Manufacturing 105

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2024

From there, the cohosts discuss their experience at the GTC24 event, and all of the interesting sessions on AI and robotics, the NVIDIA product announcements for robotics together with the product demos from vendors who exhibited on the show floor. Odense is also hosting ROSCon this year.

Robotics 122

Robotics Robotics Function Automation 122

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2022

Manufacturing in Australia has a long history and has grown efficiently with the use of electronic assisted production lines. While we have some of the latest manufacturing technology, thanks to both local and international suppliers, we are also a country that maintains and continues to service existing equipment.

Electronics 98

Electronics Automotive Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 25, 2023

Established in 1956, Bonfiglioli operates worldwide with 21 branches, 14 production facilities, a network of 550 distributors and about 3.770 employees. Our investment in the assembly machinery enables us to better service Bonfiglioli customers across South Australia,” explained Claude Masiero, general manager, Motion Control.

Discrete manufacturing 96

Discrete manufacturing Beverage Sourcing Automotive 96

i4.0 today

MARCH 4, 2025

Leading the industry’s pivotal shift from digitalization to intelligence, the Greater Bay Areawith its vast economy, dense development, global outreach, and manufacturing prowesshas made significant strides in industrial transformation and upgrading.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Robotics Robotics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Born from a dedication to precision and ingenuity, Australia’s leading customised wheelchair manufacturer Glide Products has been tailoring wheelchairs to individuals’ needs since 1974. Today, Glide Products produce thousands of customised wheelchairs a year for buyers throughout Australia and New Zealand. Wheelchair assembly.

Fit 98

Fit Manufacturing Sourcing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Building from a base of offering a unique service to the automotive market, Injectronics is starting to make a big impact in the industrial space. The Production line machines and other equipment are analysed to identify whether they can be repaired. Injectronics has invested in the latest technology to build its offering.

Electronics 98

Electronics Automotive Function Pharmaceutical 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

3D Systems thus expands the strength and breadth of its polymer AM solutions portfolio to address new applications in markets such as Foundries, Consumer Goods, Service Bureaus, Transportation & Motorsports, Aerospace & Defense, and General Manufacturing.

3D printing 98

3D printing Robotics Robotics Form 98

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Organization: igus Country: Germany Website: [link] Year Founded: 1964 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services For all of the strides made in humanoid locomotion over the past year or so, there are still numerous applications for robotic manipulation to address. igus, whose U.S.

Logistics 111

Logistics Robotics Robotics Automation 111

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The embedded test routine simplifies the commissioning inside the delta. It is a Green Premium product designed to take the environmental considerations beyond current directives and regulations, compliant with RoHS and REACH. Enhanced cybersecurity features built-in to restrict or disable port and services.

Control Algorithm 97

Control Algorithm Function Compliance Automation 97

Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 12, 2024

In Toronto, Ontario, Element has established a new 54,000 square foot industrial laboratory specializing in fire testing and building sciences. In Toronto, Ontario, Element has established a new 54,000 square foot industrial laboratory specializing in fire testing and building sciences.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Aerospace Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing 52

MEM

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Pump manufacturer Torishima procures ABB drive for state-of-the-art test rig, to be used for testing of new products and verifying the energy efficiency of upgrades and refurbishments. An ABB ACS880 variable speed drive has been chosen by Torishima to provide precision motor control for the company’s new test bed.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

An automatic wire rope cutting line, plus additional swagers and upgraded annealing machines will be operated with an additional test bed and a third Twin-Path® machine. Credit: Unirope) Unirope is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance wire rope and rigging products. and Europe. and Europe. Their Mississauga, Ont.

Fit 59

Fit Bottleneck Lead Time Automotive 59

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The facility’s high-bay warehouse and expanded production areas will enhance manufacturing efficiency and increase production capacity, positioning Gema for continued growth. This move marks a key milestone in the company’s journey, reinforcing its commitment to delivering quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 12, 2023

it is clear that the digitalization of manufacturing is set to transform production and global supply chains as we know them. This is fully automated for most slicing software and AM systems; however, expert users often figure out how to unlock critical process parameters to maximize productivity to make AM a viable production method.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 18, 2024

This collaborative effort has not only withstood the test of time but has also resulted in the establishment of one of the most diverse workshops in Australia. As they upgrade capabilities, every facet of the process is scrutinised for its potential impact, ensuring a seamless integration of legacy machines with cutting-edge technologies.

Manufacturing 97

Manufacturing Aerospace Artificial Intelligence Prototype  97

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Website: [link] Year Founded: 1993 Number of Employees: 500+ Innovation Class: Technology, Product & Services Development of commercial-grade mobile robots is a time-consuming process, but NVIDIA Corp. A digital twin model in Isaac Sim enables software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing. based company.

Robotics 115

Robotics Robotics Logistics Artificial Intelligence 115

Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

million investment from FedDev Ontario to create a 10,000-square-foot makerspace which provides local entrepreneurs access to equipment and business services. million investment from FedDev Ontario to create a 10,000-square-foot makerspace which provides local entrepreneurs access to equipment and business services.

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Lead Time 81

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 13, 2023

Billy Friend sat down with managing director of Ego Pharmaceuticals Alan Oppenheim to learn about the company’s journey from developing formulas in bathtubs to its recent factory expansions supporting the production of 9 million kilograms of pharmaceutical products every year. She could label bottles faster than a machine could.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Fit Function 98

iBASEt

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Suppliers occasionally send defective parts, which are hopefully caught in the testing and sampling phase—but if not, they become downstream component issues. Supply chain problems can disrupt production plans. How are your products doing in the field? Wouldn’t it be a treat if your PLM and MES could work together?

Artificial Intelligence 97

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Supply Chain Compliance 97

SMMT

JULY 18, 2024

MAHLE Powertrain is a specialist in providing engineering services for the design, development and integration of advanced internal combustion engines and electrified powertrain systems. The facility’s test chambers can accommodate both two- and four-wheel-drive vehicles tested at speeds up to 155mph.

Prototype  59

Prototype  Automotive Function 59

Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

announces its plans to construct a new global service and repair facility to open in 2025. The facility is an expansion of the company’s corporate headquarters campus in Charlotte, North Carolina, aiding in servicing customers within the regional and global markets. Okuma America Corp.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Manufacturing 52