Design World

MAY 1, 2025

A better future is a key focus for all manufacturers in the aviation industry, and every manufacturer is working toward that solution in their own way. Austin Major, Group Vice President of Business Development and Global Support at Parker Aerospace, highlights what this approach means in a conversation. Q: Recently, Parker joined the consortium to… The post Sustainability, Innovation and Safety, Central to Our Approach appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 13, 2025

Like I noted the other day, LLMs are so past tense. Its all about Agents for marketing hype now. This release notes the release of true AI agents from a company called Abnormal AI. This relates to email securitywhich sounds like an oxymoron. These marketers do not hold back on bold claims. Abn ormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, unveiled its most ambitious product release to dateintroducing autonomous AI agents that revolutionize how organizations train employees and repor

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 10, 2025

The current RO1 model is a six-axis robot that integrates with grippers, conveyors, seventh-axis lifts, linear actuators, and more. | Source: Standard Bots Standard Bots yesterday unveiled a new robot and announced that it has expanded its production facility in Glen Cove, N.Y. The American robotics company said the new 16,000-sq.-ft. (1486.4 sq. m) factory doubles the size of its previous Long Island location.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 12, 2025

Growth is the most common factor that has historically led businesses to pursue external capital. Image: Cavan for Adobe/stock.adobe.com RSM Australias director of corporate finance, Oliver Gaunt, explores the complex world of raising capital from the perspective of a manufacturing business. Living and breathing finance has been the reality for RSM Australias director of corporate finance, Oliver Gaunt, for the past decade.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 11, 2025

Source: Getty Images One of the most prevalent trends in the industry, which impacts many a machine shop, is the struggle to find skilled labor. No matter the circumstance, it seems that this lack of skilled labor has prevented shops from moving forward with business opportunities. I believe this problem stems from a lack of young people making skilled trades a destination, which means that the amount of people in skilled trades gets smaller every year.

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Design World

MAY 5, 2025

Function, purity, and process are key considerations when researching aerospace materials. Daniel Hess, applications engineer at NuSil, explains silicones unique characteristics and guidance for choosing the right material. Humans have used silicone-based materials for thousands of years, with archaeological evidence from ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Phoenician cultures.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 5, 2025

Ah, competition for Adobe. And finding good, small application for AI beyond all the hype we hear. Foxit has upgraded its AI Assistant within the Foxit PDF Editor. The enhanced AI Assistant includes features such as chat with image, multiple document analysis, automatic bookmarking, and additional read-aloud options. A new tab in the ribbon toolbar also provides users with streamlined access to the powerful suite of AI-driven tools designed to simplify and supercharge document management workflo

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 5, 2025

Iggy Rob is a humanoid robot intended to cost less than $54,000 U.S. Source: igus As market analysts predict that up to 20 million humanoid robots could be deployed in industrial settings by 2030, igus GmbH last week unveiled its first humanoid, Iggy Rob. The motion plastics specialist said it designed the robot to support industrial production, service environments, and transport tasks.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 4, 2025

Image: Incat Hundreds gathered at the Incat shipyard in Hobart for the launch of Incat Hull 096 the worlds largest battery-electric ship. Constructed for South American ferry operator Buquebus, Hull 096 is the most significant vessel ever built by Incat and represents a giant leap forward in sustainable shipping. When it enters service between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, it is set to operate entirely on battery-electric power, carrying up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plat

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 1, 2025

UPS, one of the worlds largest logistics companies, is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to explore the potential deployment of humanoid robots in its logistics operations, according to Bloomberg, in what could become a significant milestone in warehouse automation.

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Dinesh Mishra

MAY 5, 2025

Introduction India’s logistics sector often called the backbone of the economy, is changing in big ways. In the past, it struggled with slow processes, delays, and scattered operations. Now, it’s moving towards a future powered by instant data smooth connections, and clear digital systems. The Indian government’s focus on digital tools is driving this change.

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Design World

MAY 1, 2025

Remember what Beaulieu said about tariffs. In late January of this year, I was fortunate enough to see our industrys beloved economist Alan Beaulieu present at the A3 Business Forum in Orlando. As hes announced his retirement, that keynote was likely the last time folks in our industry will get hear him speak. Beaulieu will… The post May 2025 Special Edition: Power Transmission Guide appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 5, 2025

News from the upcoming Automate 2025 show continues to dribble in. This looks like an update on HMIs. Lets take it to Android (I assume some of you are on that platform). Olis will launch a remote automation monitoring, diagnostic and error recovery app that turns Android smartphones and tablets into gateways for any automation cell without the need for additional hardware at Automate 2025.

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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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Robotics Business Review

MAY 13, 2025

Agility Robotics, a leading developer of humanoid robots, has deployed its Digit robot with GXO. | Source: Agility Robotics The nascent humanoid robots market offers a large opportunity, but uptake will be low in the short and medium-term, according to a new report from Interact Analysis. Despite the hype about humanoid robots and significant investment activity, the market intelligence specialist predicts market growth will be relatively slow, reaching over 40,000 units by 2032 with a total mar

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 12, 2025

Image: ASUS Reliable Computing Where Standard PCs Fail Many industrial, commercial, and field applications demand computing solutions that can endure far more challenging conditions than those found in standard office environments. Exposure to dust, vibrations, temperature fluctuations, and the need for continuous uptime require purpose-built hardware.

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E&T

MAY 13, 2025

The House of Lords has voted to introduce an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill that would require AI companies to reveal what copyrighted material they have used to train their AI models.

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Dinesh Mishra

MAY 13, 2025

New Delhi, 06 th May, 2025: Cosmo Sunshield, the premium window films vertical of Cosmo First, launched its second brand film #SweatWhereItCounts, as part of their summer campaign. The brand recently had also launched its first film #ShockKamSavingsZyada last month, highlighting the significant electricity saving offered by these films. With 100+ product offerings, Cosmo Sunshields premium range of automotive and architectural window films are designed to deliver superior sun protection, energy

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Design World

MAY 5, 2025

Amprius Technologies announced the launch of its 450 Wh/kg SiCore lithium-ion battery. This is the company’s most energy-dense SiCore cell, offering 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L, and is expected to move to mass production in the near term through its global manufacturing partners.Built with a proprietary silicon anode material system, this SiCore cell delivers up… The post Amprius launches new production-ready 450 Wh/kg SiCore battery for aerospace appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 12, 2025

We have passed through the valley of the shadow of Large Language Models version of AI. Now we have moved a level to the gorge of Agentic AI. Ive written about three posts I believe on that subject. Here is another company unveiling Agentic AI solutions. Akka , the leader in helping enterprises deliver distributed systems that are elastic, agile, and resilient, announced new deployment options for its Akka solution, as well as new solutions to tackle the issues with deploying large-scale agentic

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 7, 2025

Amazon is opening new automation opportunities by deploying its first robots that leverage force and touch sensing to improve material handling tasks. One of the classic applications for robots at Amazon warehouses is centered around the goods to person (G2P) solution with the Kiva robots. The Kiva mobile robots present movable shelves, stocked with inventory, to a stationary human picker.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 4, 2025

Nitrogen ensures a burr-free environment while laser cutting and thus eliminates material handling. Image: Atlas Copco Atlas Copco offers on-site nitrogen generation solutions that can boost productivity for industrial laser cutting companies. This means you can produce nitrogen right where you need it, helping to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

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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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Control.com

MAY 5, 2025

Check out a few of the technology and product demo highlights from leading control automation and robotics companies coming soon to Huntington Place in Detroit for Automate, May 12-15.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 5, 2025

Toyota and Waymo have reached a preliminary agreement to explore a collaboration focused on accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies. Woven by Toyota will also join the potential collaboration as Toyota’s strategic enabler, contributing its strengths in advanced software and mobility innovation.

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Design World

MAY 7, 2025

IDEC Corporation has expanded its operator interface (OI) family with its new HG1J Series touchscreen. This device uses the latest innovations to provide vivid visualizations and responsive multi-touch operation, all in an extremely compact form factor so the technology can be used in more applications than ever before. The HG1J Series is the successor of… The post IDEC 4.3-in.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 7, 2025

I jumped on Skype about as soon as it was launched. There were times I pushed its limits even for recording podcasts. Then Microsoft acquired it. Skype quickly lost its utility. It has resided on my computer for years. I cant think of a time when Ive actually used it in the past 10 years. This story of small, innovative company selling to a large corporation only for users to lose the utility of the product happens so often its almost trite.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 9, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Safety and Efficiency in Robotics Design In Episode 195 of The Robot Report Podcast, our guest isGiovanni Campanella, the Industrial Automation and Robotics General Manager at Texas Instruments (TI). Show timeline 6:30 Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman recap the 2025 Robotics Summit and Expo live from the Boston Convention Center 13:20 Mike interviews Giovanni Campanella, the Industrial Automation and Robotics General Manager at Texas Instruments (TI).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 13, 2025

To supply a broad range of industries each with specific needs, Treotham provides components in broad range of industries. Images: Treotham With the launch of its new TreoShop platform, Treotham promises to take the accessibility of its industrial automation component offerings to the next level. As a player within Australian manufacturing, Treotham Automation supplies components to industrial automation sectors including manufacturing, food and beverage, mining, medical, robotics, packaging, ma

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Automation Mag

MAY 7, 2025

The old adage, If it aint broke, dont fix it, certainly applies to manufacturing. Legacy systems, including older PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and non-networked machinery have long been the backbone of industrial operations. However, as manufacturing continues to evolve, and as companies see the benefits of leveraging data, legacy systems start to show their shortcomings.

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