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Enhancing Welding Automation with Single and Multi-Axis Weld Positioners

Design World

Incorporating single axis trunnions and multi-axis weld positioners into manufacturing operations significantly expands the possibilities for welding automation. These advanced systems enable manufacturers to maximize throughput, improve weld quality, and save valuable floor space. Positioners provide robots with better access to tooling or parts, optimize workspace by reducing the floor footprint, simplify part removal, and… The post Enhancing Welding Automation with Single and Multi-Axis

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Cybord Unveils AI-Powered Real-Time Interception (RTI) Solution to Prevent Defective Electronic Products

Gary Mintchell

Ive had a soft spot for visual systems ever since my introduction to the technology in the mid-1980s. Trends of more powerful video sensors plus AI have combined to form a number of interesting new products. This news comes from a company called Cybord (that I previously wrote about here ), who bills itself as the leading provider of advanced AI-powered electronic component analytics.

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Hyundai to buy ‘tens of thousands’ of Boston Dynamics robots

Robotics Business Review

Hyundai Motor Group plans to implement Boston Dynamics’ robot line, including its Atlas humanoid, Spot quadruped, and Stretch trailer-unloading robots. | Source: Boston Dynamics Boston Dynamics Inc. and Hyundai Motor Group yesterday announced plans to deepen their partnership, which includes Hyundai purchasing “tens of thousands” of robots in the coming years.

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Best month ever for new EV registrations but market share misses mandated target

SMMT

New car market rises 12.4% during plate change month as private retail buyers slowly return. Battery electric car uptake rises to highest ever volume at 69,313 units but 19.4% market share still below target set by Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate. Industry maintains call for accelerated regulatory review and government incentives to raise demand to required level.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Unions call for £200m from government to keep two Scunthorpe steel furnaces open

The Guardian Manufacturing

They say the support for British Steels transition to electric replacement is needed to prevent immediate job losses British Steel should get an extra 200m from the government to support it in keeping the UKs two remaining blast furnaces open until electric replacements are built, according to a proposal put forward by unions. Chinese-owned British Steel has said it will replace its polluting blast furnaces at Scunthorpe with electric arc furnaces, which can be used to make much cleaner, recycle

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How Digital Tech is Moving the Needle on Manufacturing Productivity

Automation World

Though its still early in industrys digital transformation journey, real world applications show how manufacturers are boosting maintenance, quality and production operations with data, AI-infused analytics, IIoT connectivity and digital twins.

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SICK’s End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS) for Universal Robots excites distributors with possibilities for human-robot collaboration

i4.0 today

A collaboration between SICK Sensor Intelligence and Universal Robots has created the End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS), enabling more effective human-robot collaboration than ever before. A world-first, the patented technology ensures robots and humans can work in closer proximity with improved safety as the technology is mounted directly onto a robotic arm.

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Australia invests $200m to boost manufacturing with rare earths

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Anastasiia/stock.adobe.com The Australian Governments National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) will invest $200 million in Arafura Rare Earths to help build Australias Future. The NRFCs funding commitment into Arafura Rare Earths is a cornerstone investment, enabling the company to press ahead with raising the remaining funds required to commence development of the new mine and processing facility at its Nolans Project site, 135 kilometres north of Alice Springs.

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Vention launches turnkey robotic sanding solution

Canadian Manufacturing

Vention Rapid Sanding Solution (CNW Group/Vention) MONTREAL Vention, creator of a full-stack automation platform and hardware ecosystem, launches its first turnkey robotic sanding solution in response to the demand for robot work cells for sanding applications, especially in cabinetmaking. Vention’s Rapid Sanding Solution (RSS) comes standard with a FANUC CRX-30iA, a robot with safety features for working alongside humans.

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

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Dragons’ Den Winners Manufacture Confidently Thanks to MRP Software

MRPEasy

Innovative cable fastener and power tool manufacturer Grays Clip implemented MRP software before their product even hit the market. Now, the system helps them ensure high product quality, efficient planning, and full traceability. MRPeasy is just easy to wrap your head around, says Julie Gray, Co-Owner. Its a nice, simple, and clearly laid out system. […] The post Dragons Den Winners Manufacture Confidently Thanks to MRP Software appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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PHD’s new online product selector tool simplifies automation

Design World

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.

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The Open Process Automation Forum Continues Advancement

Gary Mintchell

The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) provides annual updates at a forum in Orlando in February. I missed that meeting, however recently receiving an update from Aneil Ali, The Open Group OPAF Director. OPAF members have worked diligently for years developing a standard of standards in order to break the proprietary grip of specific process automation suppliershence the word Open in the name.

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Teradyne robotics group lays off 10% of global staff

Robotics Business Review

UR and MiR consolidated R&D facilities and headquarters in 2024. Source: Universal Robots Economic uncertainty has taken a toll on the robotics industry, including leading vendors. Teradyne Inc.’s robotics group laid off 10% of its global workforce this week. Teradyne owns Universal Robots A/S and Mobile Industrial Robots ApS, leading developers of collaborative robot arms and autonomous mobile robots, respectively.

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

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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Record EV market share but weak private demand frustrates ambition

SMMT

New car registrations reach 1.953 million in 2024 with market up 2.6% year on year. EVs take record annual volume and market share at 19.6%, but figure still below mandated levels. Private consumer demand contracts to levels last seen in pandemic with just one in 10 private buyers going electric in 2024. Industry welcomes review of mandate regulation but warns current demand will not deliver ambition without government support.

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Using Fishbone Diagrams in Manufacturing

ATS

Share The fishbone diagram is a simple yet powerful tool for determining the root cause of problems like breakdowns and scrap parts. Its an essential tool for continuous improvement in Lean and Six Sigma environments and is equally valuable wherever theres a need for root cause analysis. This blog provides a guide to using the fishbone diagram in manufacturing.

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Soft Skills Prove a Sharp Edge in Plastics Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop

“A lot of our customers are other machine shops around New England, because they’ll get orders for machining metals, but then one of their customers might have a couple plastic parts. 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.

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BMW Uses Boston Dynamics' Spot Robot to Collect IoT Data

Automation World

To help gather data for its facility digital twin, BMW has deployed the Spot quadruped mobile robot, equipped with IoT sensors, as a more cost-effective way to gather operating measurements.

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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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Software Defined Automation Awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Global Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award for Pioneering Industrial DevOps Solutions

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

San Antonio, TX January 9, 2025 Frost & Sullivan recently researched the global software-centric automation industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Software Defined Automation (SDA) with the Global Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award. SDA empowers automation engineers to streamline the management of industrial control systems, offering innovative solutions such as automated backup, PLC code version control, browser-based engineering, secure remote access, and artificial intel

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First Australian Lunar Rover one step closer

Manufacturer's Monthly

TheELO2consortium is made up of 21 organisations from Australian space start-ups and small businesses to major resources companies, universities, and other research partners. Image: AdobeStock/Paul The Australian Government is backing Australias world-class capabilities in robotics and advanced manufacturing with $42 million to build and operate Roo-ver the nations first lunar rover.

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CME survey reveals U.S. tariffs will devastate Canadian manufacturers, with 90 per cent facing severe impact

Canadian Manufacturing

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) recently conducted a survey to gauge the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports. Results revealed thatnearly nine in ten Canadian manufacturers would face significant or very severe impacts on their business. CME shared in a press statement that the survey of more than 300 manufacturers conducted between December 11 and 18 highlights the major economic threat that tariffs pose to Canadas manufacturing sector a key driver of the Canadian economy,

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Labour has done right by British Steel – now it must speed up a radical strategy for all industry | Polly Toynbee

The Guardian Manufacturing

Taking control of the ailing company wasnt an easy decision, but it makes sense. Hopefully the nationalisation phobia is passing The four stately queens were saved. Mary, Vicky, Annie and Bessie are the mighty blast furnaces, though only two are still in action. Jubilation broke out in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire council leader Rob Waltham told me, still exhausted from striving to keep the steelworks open.

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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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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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Flexxbotics Unveils Latest Release of FlexxCORE with Capabilities for Multi-Machine Robotic Automation

Gary Mintchell

People used to (actually, still do) respond to my answer about what I cover as automation, Oh, robots. And Id say, Yes, that, too. The robot market was pretty stagnant for quite a time until the cobot flurry from Denmark. Then, quiet again for the most part. Something interesting does come my way at times. The current topic seems to be expansion of software control to make robotics easier to use and with expanded repertoire.

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50 most innovative robotics companies

Robotics Business Review

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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EVs account for one in four new car registrations in flat February market

SMMT

EVs take more than a fifth of new car registrations as overall market contracts by -2.5% to 139,345 units. Slowdowns recorded by both fleet and private buyers against backdrop of weak economic confidence. Industry calls for halt to EV tax hikes as latest outlook anticipates 23.7% market share for 2025 below government targets. Data download New car registrations data February 2025 DOWNLOAD ALL The UK new car market fell slightly in February, down -1.0% to 84,054 units, according to the latest f

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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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Pocket Factory Helps Save Maintenance Costs

Quantis

At this Coca Cola plant, live data from the Can Line is uploaded to Pocket Factory to provide cloud-based analytics. Pocket Factory works seamlessly with IFM sensors to upload this data to the cloud securely. We have the solution to ensure that the data is always safe, and always updated. It then helps analyze this data to find the optimum maintenance schedule.

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Setting Up the Building Blocks for a Digital Factory

Modern Machine Shop

Reeves says that MiConnect has simplified the act of connecting machines to Woodward’s overall digital factory. When recently asked to connect one Colorado facility’s Okuma machines to the digital factory, two of Reeves team members had the machines connected and running within four hours. Images courtesy of Woodward, Inc. Running a digital factory is a tricky task, however you define “digital factory.” At Woodward Inc. , a manufacturing company that tackles energy contro

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What ADAR Means for Autonomous Robot Deployments 

Automation World

Acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) is a new type of ultrasound imaging developed for use on autonomous mobile robots to reduce sensing costs and improve on LiDAR (light detection and ranging) sensor limitations.

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