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Precision and miniature technologies at MD&M ATX West

Design World

The annual MD&M ATX West show in Anaheim, Calif. is a great place to see how far the industry has advanced precision and miniature technologies over the previous year. Micro-springs, 2-mm linear guides, and slotless motors thinner than chopsticks were just some of the miniature components on display. Planar Motors is showing parts-conveyance systems featuring […] The post Precision and miniature technologies at MD&M ATX West appeared first on Design World.

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Honeywell Plans to Separate Its Automation and Aerospace Businesses

Automation World

This split will reportedly create Honeywell Automation as a pure play automation business with global scale and a large installed base.

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NIST Report to Congress Provides Update on Champlain Towers South Investigation

NIST Manufacturing

The report notes that the team has completed all experimental work on the physical evidence from the buildings structural elements.

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Public comment welcomed for Osborne Submarine Construction Yard

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: razihusin/stock.adobe.com The public have been invited to provide comments on the planned Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard Draft Strategic Impact Assessment Report for Osborne, South Australia. The public consultation period will run from 3 February to 17 March 2025, with Australia set to begin the build of its fleet of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered SSN-AUKUS submarines at Osborne, by the end of this decade.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

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.

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Industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus protocols provide reliable communications

Design World

Orange Precision Measurement, in collaboration with Hilscher, announces the deployment of three industrial Ethernet protocols and one fieldbus protocol within one year. This development improves flexibility and interoperability for Orange Precision Measurements customers in manufacturing and process control environments. Orange Precision implements netX90 for multiprotocol communication Over the past year, Orange Precision Measurement integrated Hilschers… The post Industrial Ethernet and

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2025 Manufacturing Technology Trends

Automation World

Manufacturing tech industry experts weigh in on the technologies that will have the biggest impacts on industry in 2025.

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Progressive Components Acquires OMNI Versa-Slide Product Line

Mold Making Technology

Source | Progressive Components Progressive Components , a provider of mold components and mold monitoring technologies, has acquired the OMNI Versa Slide product line from Omni Mold Systems. All future OMNI Versa Slide orders will be fulfilled seamlessly through Progressive Components, the companies say. “Progressive developed the first off-the-shelf lifter and modular cam mechanisms, and this addition of the OMNI Versa Slide product line represents a continued dedication to standards to

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Emerson pressure relief valve in critical gas applications

Design World

Emerson has introduced the Anderson Greenwood Type 84 Pressure Relief Valve (PRV), specially designed to protect tanks and vessels used in hydrogen and other high-pressure gas applications. With Arlon 3000XT* thermoplastic seating and ASME SA-479 Type S21800 stainless steel spindle material, the Type 84 PRV delivers exceptional leak-tight performance, resistance to embrittlement, optimum seat tightness,… The post Emerson pressure relief valve in critical gas applications appeared first on

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Critical Industrial AI Tech Distinctions

Automation World

Do you know the difference between generative AI and AI for data analytics? If all the AI tech introductions over the past couple of years have left you confused, read this to understand the key differentiators.

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Upper Hunter’s industrial future backed by NSW Government

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: 169169/stock.adobe.com The Future Land Use and Enabling Works project for Liddell Power Station has been approved by the NSW Government, which will see the former power station demolished, remediated and transformed for future industrial land uses. The approval of the State Significant Development, south of Muswellbrook , will mean more jobs and industrial opportunities for the Upper Hunter.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

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.

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Capture Critical Data With Banner’s DXMR90-1XE Controller

Control.com

Banner recently expanded their Snap Signal portfolio, adding the DXMR90-1XE series of industrial controllers, allowing for data transfer with up to four independent networks.

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Last day at MD&M West 2025, what you don’t want to miss

Design World

The MD&M West 2025 event has been showcasing innovative technologies, automated solutions, precision motion control systems, advanced materials, and more solutions for worldwide manufacturers. If you haven’t already followed Executive Editor Lisa Eitel on LinkedIn, you’ll want to keep tabs on her posts and look out for her full post-event coverage report.

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Why Cybersecurity Demands an OT-First Approach

Automation World

How to overcome the OEM blockade that introduces cybersecurity risks for nearly every manufacturer.

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More Aussie tech headed to space

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Andrei Armiagov/stock.adobe.com Five projects will share in the $3.6 million Moon to Mars supply chain capability grants, building on home-grown expertise and getting more Australian-made products and services into space. Among them is South Australian company entX which will receive $1 million to develop a radioisotope heater unit. The unit will help payloads withstand the extreme low temperatures on the moon, significantly extending their lifespan.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

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).

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ABB AppStudio: No-Code Robot Interface for Industrial Automation

Control.com

ABBs AppStudio lets users create custom, no-code robot interfaces. With drag-and-drop tools and cloud-based templates, automation is simplified.

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February 2025 Issue: Robotic micro-factories tackle data center e-waste

Design World

27,300 engineers are missing from the future The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) predicts that 114,800 new jobs will be created in the U.S. semiconductor industry by 2030. However, it expects more than half of those jobs to go unfilled. Of the 67,000 vacancies, nearly 27,300 are pegged for engineers at the bachelors, masters, and… The post February 2025 Issue: Robotic micro-factories tackle data center e-waste appeared first on Design World.

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NetBrain’s Platform Update Enables Proactive Network Management

Automation World

The new platform brings reverse-engineering, observability and artificial intelligence capabilities to auto-diagnose and auto-remediate network issues.

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ICN “adventure” pays big dividends for NSW bulk haul company

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: ICN Networking with major project owners and other suppliers has the potential to unlock millions of dollars for Australian small and medium businesses (SMEs), with one company winning a multimillion-dollar contract with Snowy 2.0 following an ICN event in regional NSW. Resources NSW, a bulk material solutions and transport logistics company, has secured the contract to move 130,000 units of 7-tonne concrete segments that will line the 27 km Snowy Hydro tunnel.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Walmart’s Symbiotic Solution: AI-Powered Warehouses Are Here

Control.com

Walmart partners with Symbiotic to automate warehousing, investing $520M in AI-driven robotics for faster, safer, and more efficient fulfillment.

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What is negative temperature coefficient?

Design World

A negative temperature coefficient (NTC) refers to any physical value that decreases as the temperature increases or vice versa. In electronics, NTC usually refers to a material’s decreasing resistance as the temperature rises. This article examines how NTC device performance is quantified and compares with other technologies like resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) and positive temperature […] The post What is negative temperature coefficient?

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Manufacturing and Automation Growth Spurt Becomes a Trend

Automation World

The latest ISM PMI report shows new orders, production, employment and supplier deliveries in expansion. Meanwhile, industry analysts note that industrial automation is one of the sectors growing faster than the global economy.

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Proprio CEO charts the future of surgical robotics as a surgeon shortage looms

Robotics Business Review

Proprio’s visualization technology uses volumetric intelligence to create a 3D view of anatomy and the surgical space without using radiation. | Source: Proprio A looming U.S. surgeon shortageprojected to reach up to 19,900 unfilled positions by 2036, per AAMC data is set to collide with an aging population and frequently crumbling rural healthcare infrastructure.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

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.

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Australian-first vanadium battery project to reinforce WA energy system

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: malp/stock.adobe.com The Western Australian Government is set to provide $150 million for a new, Australia-made 50-megawatt vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie to further reinforce the Goldfields energy system and create around 150 local jobs. The battery has the potential to provide 10 hours of back-up electricity storage to provide an additional layer of protection and guard against weather events or other supply disruptions.

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icotek introduces Modular Interface System

Design World

The new Modular Interface System (MIS) from icotek is a solution for connecting cable management and industrial connectors. The system combines a split cable entry with the option of integrating 3A or 4A connectors directly into the frame. Suitable for this are 3A and 4A inserts from icotek and many other manufacturers. The cable entry… The post icotek introduces Modular Interface System appeared first on Design World.

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Enclosure Developments Keep Pace with Industry Needs

Automation World

Amid rapid industry change, enclosures remain a simple, but instrumental part of an increasingly distributed automation landscape.

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UC Berkeley’s AI-powered robot learns Jenga whipping

Robotics Business Review

At UC Berkeley, researchers in Sergey Levines Robotic AI and Learning Lab eyed a table where a tower of 39 Jenga blocks stood perfectly stacked. Then a white-and-black robot, its single limb doubled over like a hunched-over giraffe, zoomed toward the tower, brandishing a black leather whip. Through what might have seemed to a casual viewer like a miracle of physics, the whip struck in precisely the right spot to send a single block flying out from the stack while the rest of the tower remained s

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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Energy price spikes across Europe will fall if 2030 renewables targets hit, new study finds

E&T

esearchers at the University of Cambridge have calculated that sticking to national renewable energy targets will reduce the intensity of price spikes.

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M12 X-coded connectors for rail, transport, and agriculture applications

Design World

As digitalization and connectivity continue transforming the rail and transport sectors, the need for reliable, robust, and high-performance communication solutions is rising. To address this demand, binder is strategically expanding its product range and enhancing its M12-X-coded connectors to meet the rigorous requirements of these dynamic markets.

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Biodegradable Materials Challenge Traditional Moldmaking Approaches

Mold Making Technology

Helm Tool's collaborative model enables innovative experimentation with new materials, such as compostable plastic, to develop custom solutions. Source (All images) | Helm Tool Helm Tool has established itself as a key player, not just in producing traditional molds but also in pioneering the use of biodegradable materials. Helm Tool's unique advantage lies in its integrated approach.

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10 robotics startups join 2nd MassRobotics Accelerator

Robotics Business Review

MassRobotics introduced the second cohort of its Accelerator program. The non-profit robotics hub welcomed a diverse and dynamic group that includes Haystack Ag, LiftLabs, Mito Robotics, Nexterity, p!ng, Redefine Surgery, ReviMo, Revolute Robotics, Tatum Robotics, and Variable Machines. The three-month accelerator program begins today. The cohort will have the opportunity to introduce their startups at MassRobotics annual sponsors celebration this week.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference