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The first news from Hannover this morning concerns additions to EtherNet/IP device profiles. Delegates discussed continued updates for process devices at the annual meeting a couple of weeks ago. ODVA announced that level sensors are the latest option for process device profiles to be added to The EtherNet/IP Specification. Process device profiles help users to reduce complexity and to more quickly install new devices in the event of an unplanned replacement.
Based in Japan with U.S. headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Yuasa recently introduced Ecomo, an energy-saving unit that reduces power consumption by 5 to 15% for transformers and other electrical equipment. Ecomo is not a transformer but rather a unit that attaches to existing transformers, ensuring seamless integration without negatively affecting performance.
The RDS fleet management system can serve in scenarios such as multilevel movement. Source: SEER Robotics Under the wave of Industry 4.0, robotics technology is increasingly permeating production and logistics processes. However, achieving efficient collaboration and optimal resource allocation in complex multi-machine operations, cross-regional scheduling, and diversified scenarios remains a critical challenge.
Image: ICN/Novell Western Sydney Advanced LED lighting manufacturer, Novon, is well-placed to take advantage of growing opportunities in the sector, thanks to the proactive engagement with ICN NSW. Novon Head of Strategy and Planning, Maurice Moloney, shared how ICN consultant Raquel Bloom, has identified several significant opportunities, including with Westmead Hospital, Penrith Stadium and Transport for New South Wales among others.
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The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s
ODVA have generated still more newsI have some wrap up from a couple of weeks ago when I attended their meeting plus some news this morning from Hannover Messe. (No, I wish I were in Hannover, but Im still in Illinois.) The leadership for ODVAs 24th term was elected and announced at the 23rd Annual Meeting of Members in Clearwater, Florida, USA on March 20, 2025.
PHD announced the launch of the PHD Online Product Selector Tool, a new resource designed to simplify the selection and configuration of automation components. This tool enables engineers and manufacturers to quickly identify the best linear actuators and Cartesian systems for their applications, improving efficiency and minimizing the risk of selecting an incorrect actuator.
We are passionate about the impact robotics can have on the world. Thats why for 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have honored the most innovative robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world. This year we brought back three major awards: Robot of the Year, Application of the Year, and Startup of the Year. We added a fourth major honor: Robots for Good, which recognizes a robot making a meaningful impact on society.
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We are passionate about the impact robotics can have on the world. Thats why for 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have honored the most innovative robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world. This year we brought back three major awards: Robot of the Year, Application of the Year, and Startup of the Year. We added a fourth major honor: Robots for Good, which recognizes a robot making a meaningful impact on society.
RSM Australia supports manufacturing businesses by providing a range of advisory services to help them capitalise on opportunities. Image: Quality Stock Arts/stock.adobe.com Experts from RSM Australia share insights on the key trends and growth opportunities Australian manufacturers should capitalise on in 2025. As we enter the first quarter of the new year, Australian manufacturers both large and small are evaluating industry trends to identify opportunities for growth and success.
Some final thoughts from the ODVA meetings in March in Florida. Ive been thinking for some time about complexity. Sometimes we get into the weeds with our technologies, building routine atop routines, solving a multitude of problems through creating others. The thinking began with considering my reporting from the March 2022 ODVA meetings. Paul Maurath, Technical DirectorProcess Automation from Procter & Gambles Central Engineering, presented the users view of automation.
To mark its 100th anniversary, Festo has designed an extraordinary application, the Incredible Machine. Inspired by a Rube Goldberg machine, it illustrates the evolution of automation technology by linking sequential movements. This installation showcases Festos expertise across various automation technologies. A look into the future of automation The Incredible Machine demonstrates various motion technologies, including […] The post Festo unveils Incredible Machine for 100th anniversary a
Keeping accurate inventory records is an important part of maintaining a smooth running operation. An inventory management software solution provides an answer to this challenge, keeping the business fiscally fit. What are inventory records? Inventory records, also known as stock records, are based on a structured collection of information and data for items in the […] The post How to Keep Accurate Inventory Records?
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.
If you need a large number of tailored printed circuit boards (PCBs) made, there are only a select few firms worth doing business with. What are the best custom PCB prototyping and manufacturing companies? 1. EMSG For over 30 years, Electronic Manufacturing Services Group Inc.
A critical factor in achieving zero defects is managing the supply chain. Image: Elexon Electronics Elexon Electronics is driving innovation in Australias electronics manufacturing, focusing on quality, continuous improvement, and advancements in Industry 4.0. Founded in 2006 in Brendale, Elexon Electronics is an Australian company renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing advanced electronics.
A mobile surgical microscope from Prechtl Tech Solutions, designed for structurally weak countries, won the manus plastic bearing competition 2025. A panel of judges awarded the engineers for using lubrication-free polymer bearings, which improved the microscope’s reliability. Other winning projects included a bicycle trailer for parcel delivery, an AI-powered hoe for agriculture, and an agrivoltaic… The post manus plastic bearing competition 2025 winners announced appeared first on
The Ontario government has announced a $150 million investment from Siemens to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production at its Oakville headquarters. This initiative aims to develop artificial intelligence manufacturing technologies to support electric vehicle (EV) battery production, creating up to 90 new jobs across the province and enhancing Ontarios EV battery supply chain.
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).
The announced imposition of a 10% tariff on all UK products exported to the US, whilst less than other major economies, is another deeply disappointing and potentially damaging measure. Our cars were already set to attract a punitive 25% tariff overnight and other automotive products are now set to be impacted immediately. While we hope a deal between the UK and US can still be negotiated,this is yet another challenge to a sector already facing multiple headwinds.
Image: Weld Australia Many industries worldwide, including structural buildings, bridges, mining equipment, marine applications, and more, now require welding to comply with the AWS D1.1 code. Achieving this certification ensures fabrication and inspection meet stringent quality standards, helping companies reduce rework, minimise costs, and deliver projects on time.
U.S. electric motor design software firm ECM and global gaming leader Thrustmaster have announced a partnership on the development of products integrating ECMs PCB Stator technology. To highlight the collaboration, ECM has released a case study on Thrustmasters T598 simracing wheel, which incorporates an optimized motor designed on ECMs award-winning PrintStator platform.
Manufacturers in the food and beverage industry who successfully adopt AI will see the biggest benefits from the careful combination of computer vision for improved quality control and machine learning for predictive maintenance.
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?
Every year, employers across the United States open their doors to curious kids, inviting them to experience a day in the life of their parents at work. On April 25, 2025, Take a Child to Work Day and Beyond will give children whose parents work in manufacturing a fun opportunity to explore technologies like robots, simulations and more. While Take a Child to Work Day (TACTWD) isnt specifically designed to inspire future careers in manufacturing, it offers a great way for children to learn about
Image: H3D/Swinburne Swinburne University of Technology has invested in AI-driven technology for dental devices based on Swinburne PhD research. The investment in technology company H3D , will support the commercialisation of its innovative cloud-based AI Computer-Aided Design (CAD) service for dental laboratories worldwide. H3D has already transformed the audio manufacturing industry, automating the design of over one million annual custom hearing aid earmolds, noise protection earplugs, and i
Exair’s High Lift Reversible Drum Vac is suitable for the recovery of thick liquids (up to 1,400 CP), such as coolant, hydraulic oils, sludge and chips, wastewater, tramp oil, and liquid spills. It has been engineered to recover liquids found within below-grade sumps, wells, underground tanks, pits, and drains with up to 15 ft of… The post Exair introduces new CE-compliant High Lift Reversible Drum Vac appeared first on Design World.
The Festo Group achieved a positive result in the financial year 2024, on par with the previous year, as announced by the Chairman of the Management Board, Thomas Bck, at a press conference held during Hannover Messe in Germany on March 31. The company expanded its portfolio in electric and pneumatic automation, particularly in the areas of control technology and digital solutions, software, and AI.
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.
Contract engineering firms can help accelerate robot development and deployment, according to SKA Robotics. Source: Adobe Stock Imagine youre tasked with building a robotan autonomous system designed for industrial precision. Youve spent months just trying to find the requisite talent. Your mechanical engineering team was relatively easy to assemble, but when it comes to the specialized skill sets needed — reinforcement learning (RL), artificial intelligence integration, and advanced robot
Image: zef art/stock.adobe.com Seven research projects to deliver advanced technologies for Defence have received a significant funding boost through the Defence Innovation Partnership (DIP). The winning projects will receive their share of $3 million in funding via DIPs Activator Fund and Collaborative Research Fund, to tackle some of Defences most critical challenges and help Australia maintain a strategic technological edge.
AutomationDirect has added Autonics BTF, BTS, and BPS series miniature photoelectric sensors featuring ultra-compact slim or narrow housings that are easy to install in tight spaces. The lineup includes: BTF ultra-thin series with housings only 3.7mm thick (4.6mm including lens) BTS ultra-slim series with housings only 7.2mm wide BPS compact series low-profile, flat housings only… The post New Autonics miniature photoelectric sensors at AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.
Jim Fitzgerald The United States is at a critical juncture when it comes to attracting workers to the welding industry. According to data from the American Welding Society, 336,000 new welding professionals, be they sheet metal workers, structural metal fabricators and fitters, boilermakers, welders and cutters and more, are needed by 2026. AWS projected the country needs to fill an average of 82,500 welding positions each year between 2024-2028.
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.
Chef Robotics targets high-volume, high-mix food assembly applications, one of the hardest problems to train AI for. | Source: Chef Robotics Chef Robotics Inc., which has developed robotic systems for meal assembly, today announced that it has raised $43.1 million in Series A funding. The round includes $20.6 million in equity and $22.5 million in equipment financing debt.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Pascale Quester, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research Professor Karen Hapgood and the Swinburne and CAE team at Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025. Image: Swinburne University Swinburne University of Technology’s presence at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 showcased its contributions to aerospace, advanced manufacturing, detect and protect research, and space technology.
The Applied Motion Products STF stepper drives and SSDC StepSERVO drives are now UL certified by Underwriters Laboratories. The drives now meet stringent safety standards with certification, reducing risks of electrical hazards, fire, or component failures. The STF Stepper Drives are DC-powered microstepping drives that control two-phase, bipolar step motors.
TORONTO A new survey conducted by MaRS Discovery District and Communitech reveals that Canadian startups are preparing for significant disruption if U.S. tariffs are imposed. More than three-quarters of respondents expect direct or indirect impacts on their businesses, with potential implications for revenue, investment and hiring. The survey, conducted between February 10 and March 10, 2025, gathered responses from more than 175 startups across healthtech, cleantech and advanced manufacturing.
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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