Gary Mintchell

MAY 19, 2025

AI Agents (aka AgenticAI) continue to find their way into the news. At least we are finding some reality amongst all the AI hype. This news concerns improving MRO operations. [All hyperbole from the press release.] Verusen launched its groundbreaking Explainability AI Agent for data and context-driven material and inventory optimization. This first-of-its-kind capability delivers unprecedented transparency into Verusens stocking policy recommendations, enabling procurement, operations, and suppl

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Design World

MAY 19, 2025

AutomationDirect has added Pfannenberg DTT 6000 series top-mounted air conditioners which are 100% condensate safe, provide up to 14,000 BTU/H, and are ideal for space-saving installation on the top of a NEMA 12 control enclosure. Pfannenbergs DTS series 3000 air conditioners are made in the USA, offer cooling capacities up to 25,000 BTU/H, and can… The post Air conditioners, air-to-water heat exchangers, and premium quick filters from AutomationDirect appeared first on Design World.

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MAY 19, 2025

Perhaps the final news coming my way from Automate 2025 and again robotic-oriented, this news concerns release of an off-the-shelf palletizing solution, said to be the first in North America. Doig Corp. Developed Pallet EZ with OnRobot and its D:PLOY platform. Unlike traditional automation systems that require weeks of integration and specialized expertise, Pallet EZ is ready to install and deploy the same day.

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Design World

MAY 19, 2025

Every industrial market segment employs enclosures, extending from power and energy, oil and gas, and water and wastewater to manufacturing, communications, and transportation. Enclosures’ primary role is to protect vital components and devices from external environmental hazards and, in turn, protect imperative and often expensive connected equipment, such as automated manufacturing, robotic, pumping,… The post Optimizing enclosures for extreme operating environments appeared firs

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 19, 2025

Fluorine-free firefighting foams currently do not match PFAS-based foam performance in fire suppression scenarios. Image: ChiccoDodiFC/stock.adobe.com A new project out of Charles Darwin University focuses on developing fluorine-free firefighting foams that are just as effective as PFAS-based foams , but less toxic. Spearheaded by Professor Bogdan Dlugogorski and Dr Vinuthaa Murthy, a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) project aims to improve the effectiveness of fluorine-free firefighting foam

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 19, 2025

Orbbec’s Gemini 335Lg stereo vision 3D camera can be used in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and robotic arms. Orbbec Inc., a robotics and AI vision provider, and Connect Tech Inc., an expert in embedded and edge AI computing, have partnered to provide built-in support for the Gemini 335Lg. This is the GMSL/FAKRA version of the Gemini 335L stereo depth camera.

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NCMS

MAY 19, 2025

Technology Title Maren-go Airfield Operating System (Airfield OS) Tech Focus Area Robotics and Automation Abstract Problem: Airfields want to automate tasks to reduce costs and improve safety, but need all solutions to be controlled under a single command and control. For FOD in particular, current methods leave dangerous FODs on the runway. Solution: Maren-go Solutions delivers a field-proven automation solution for airfields operations: Maren-go Airfield Operating System (Airfield OS).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 19, 2025

Image: Weld Australia Need help with the engineering and design of welded structures? Need to brush up on residual stresses and distortions? Facilitated by USA expert Pingsha Dong, this two day course taking place in Adelaide on the 2 and 3 June 2025, and in Sydney on June 4 and 5, 2025 will cover the fundamentals that every engineer should know when designing welded components.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 19, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Automate 2025 Recap In Episode 196 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre review last week’s Automate event, which they both attended. The podcast features interviews with leadership at ABB and Teradyne Robotics, the parent company of Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots. Oitzman also names his pick of the most innovative robot at the trade show, presented by CeiliX.

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As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 19, 2025

Working in tandem with fibre laser technology, Lascut Speed is functional across a range of material thicknesses and power sources. Images: Coregas Coregas Lascut Speed assist gas harnesses the properties of both oxygen and nitrogen in a pre-mixed solution that enhances the cutting of carbon steel with fibre laser technology. For more than 50 years, Coregas has been producing and supplying industrial, medical, and specialty gases for the welding, cutting, heating, and additive metal manufacturin

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Snic Solutions

MAY 19, 2025

Batch manufacturing is a production process where goods are created in specific groups or batches. This method allows manufacturers to produce items in set quantities and adjust between production runs, offering flexibility and adaptability.

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MAY 19, 2025

Servo-downfeed with cutting pressure control BEHRINGER Saws, Inc., a global leading manufacturer of high-performance bandsawing machines, circular cold saws, and structural fabricating equipment, highlights its groundbreaking HBE511A Dynamic horizontal bandsaw. This automatic bandsaw delivers high-performance saw cuts with very tight tolerances across a wide range of materials, from easy to difficult-to-machine metals and plastics.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 19, 2025

Equipped with a suite of advanced sensors, Saildrones systems deliver real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) above and below the surface. | Source: Saildrone Saildrone Inc., a developer of maritime autonomy, last week announced the closing of a $60 million investment round. The company said it will use the investment to bring its technology to Europe to address the urgent need for maritime security for critical infrastructure and wider defense applications.

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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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NCMS

MAY 19, 2025

Technology Title Smart Automation EMMA for Surface Prep Tech Focus Area Robotics and Automation Abstract Problem: Surface prep is unpredictable, both due to significant variations in coating thickness and changes in the scope of work or desired level of finish that are only revealed after surface prep starts. This leads to an overly cautious schedule that is expensive and dramatically raises the barrier to entry for automated systems as they need to allow for real-time decision-making and accomm

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 19, 2025

Terhoeven, also known as Hambi, has unveiled what it claims is the worlds first fully automated line for reinforcing steel mesh. The system utilizes drive and automation technology from Mitsubishi Electric. The construction industry relies heavily on manual labor, particularly in tasks like cutting reinforcing steel mesh.

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NCMS

MAY 19, 2025

Technology Title Ensuring Aircraft Structural Integrity with the Integrated Maintenance System (IMx+) Tech Focus Area Expeditionary Repair of aircraft structural components Abstract Problem Statement: Nondestructive inspection (NDI) is a critical aspect to safely and efficiently manage structural integrity, however, current procedures being used are manual and inefficient.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 19, 2025

Dexterity, a specialist in physical AI and robotics, has agreed a strategic partnership with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, one of the worlds largest robotic arm manufacturing companies, to produce high-performance robot arms for Dexteritys hardware platform: the Mech.

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MAY 19, 2025

Technology Title Infernoware Dissipate – Graphene Nanoplatelet Coating for Improved Thermal Management Tech Focus Area Surface Preparation and Corrosion Control Abstract Background: Highlights of GAO-23-105481(4/2023) indicates that the Navy experienced more than $4 billion in estimated damages caused by fires on ships undergoing maintenance from May 2008 Dec 2022.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 19, 2025

AMD, one of the worlds largest semiconductor companies, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell ZT Systems US-headquartered data center infrastructure manufacturing business to Sanmina, an integrated manufacturing solutions company. As part of the transaction, Sanmina becomes a preferred new product introduction (NPI) manufacturing partner for AMD cloud rack and cluster-scale AI solutions.

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NCMS

MAY 19, 2025

Technology Title Beast Core – Integrating Technical Data and Documents Tech Focus Area Aircraft Data Integration Abstract Beast Code, LLC is a software solutions company that specializes in software development, data aggregation, integration, and visualization. We developed Beast Core, a software solution designed to provide users with access to information necessary for informed decision-making through data integration and modern UI/UX.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 19, 2025

The journey from identifying a potential new medicine to bringing it to patients is notoriously long, breathtakingly expensive, and fraught with high failure rates. Traditional drug discovery, while achieving monumental successes, is often a slow, painstaking process. However, a new era is dawning, driven by the convergence of advanced laboratory automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

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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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MAY 19, 2025

Technology Title The Future of Bolting is Hands-Free Tech Focus Area Robotics and Automation Abstract Nexterity provides automated tools for rapid, reliable, and safe maintenance of military assets in a manner that reduces human risk, minimizes downtime, and ensures mission readiness. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) generally relies on manual bolting operations across flanged piping systems, water supply lines, fuel delivery systems, wheeled vehicles, and other critical infrastructure.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 19, 2025

KHK USA Inc., distributor of the market leading KHK brand of metric gears, announces its extensive line of metric gear racks, manufactured to the highest quality standards by Kohara Gear Industry Co., of Japan. KHKs large selection of gear racks provide smooth transmission of power and are suitable for a very wide range of applications where linear translation is required.

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NCMS

MAY 19, 2025

Technology Title FLX BOT: Intelligent Robot for Tight Space Inspections & Maintenance Tech Focus Area Robotics and Automation Abstract Surface preparation & corrosion control are critical processes to ensure structural integrity and longevity of aircraft, ships and DoD assets. Challenges include: Labor-intensive/time-consuming manual processes Inconsistency/lack of precision in inspections/maintenance Inability to gain access to tight spaces on ships and aircraft, or insufficient lightin

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 19, 2025

Rocsys, a provider of hands-free charging solutions, has collaborated with freight technology company Einride, to demonstrate fully autonomous logistics. The collaboration highlights Rocsys hands-free charging of Einrides autonomous electric vehicle, showcasing the seamless integration of end-to-end automated operations.

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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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MAY 19, 2025

Technology Title Palladyne IQ Tech Focus Area Robotics and Automation Abstract Greater integration of robotics and automation into MRO activities has so far posed two significant challenges: First, most industrial robots are rigidly preprogrammed for repetitive tasks in controlled settings, making them time-consuming and costly to implement, and requiring connection to the cloud and expansive processing.

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Manufacturing.net

MAY 19, 2025

Also on the podcast, ammo maker announces new U.S. factory, Walmart's 3D printed expansion, Damera opens first plant, fishing industry gets carp cash and LEGO debuts life-size F1 racecars.

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MBT

MAY 19, 2025

Also on the podcast, ammo maker announces new U.S. factory, Walmart's 3D printed expansion, Damera opens first plant, fishing industry gets carp cash and LEGO debuts life-size F1 racecars.

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