January 31, 2025 In 2021, FLIR Teledyne launched the FLIR Si124-LD acoustic imaging camera. It represented state of the art technology and 4 years later it is still seen as a high-end analytical tool with an amazing array of advanced features and benefits. So what is an acoustic camera and what are they used for?…
January 30, 2025 Australian Technology Pioneers Share Their Inspiring Story in a Heartfelt Video Retrospective ANCA, an Australian advanced manufacturing leader, proudly announces that its co-founders, Patrick Boland and Patrick McCluskey, have been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honors List. Known as “The Two Pats,” their…
January 30, 2025 Collaboration empowers manufacturers to streamline document management, enhance collaboration, and unlock greater operational efficiencies CADDi, a leading AI data platform for manufacturers, recently announced that it has joined Google Cloud Partner Advantage as a Partner Level partner for Google Cloud in the Build Engagement Model, enabling manufacturers to streamline operations and unlock…
January 30, 2025 See how XVP Photonics, a leader in optics and photonics product development, integrated Mecademic’s Meca500 six-axis robot into its process and unlocked a cost-effective platform for high-precision applications in their field. XVP Photonics provides assembly process automation for most of its projects. When introduced to Mecademic’s Meca500 six-axis robot, they saw an…
January 29, 2025 Event Details Electromate would like to invite you to exhibit at their Spring 2025 SPARK Symposium (Showcasing Precision and Robotic Knowledge), which will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Vancouver (Surrey), British Columbia. Details on the event are below. Date Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 9:00am to 3:00pm Location SFU Surrey Campus…
January 29, 2025 ABB Robotics Introduces AppStudio No-Code Tool for Robot Interface Programming ABB Robotics has launched AppStudioTM, an intuitive no-code software tool designed to empower users of all experience levels to quickly and easily create customized robotic user interfaces. With intuitive functionality and features including a collaborative cloud-based library enabling users to share application…
January 29, 2025 GameChangers for device connectivity Phoenix Contact presents the GameChangers for device connectivity: With progressive ideas, technologies, and materials, they offer solutions for improving speed, compactness, weight, robustness, flexibility, and performance in device manufacturing. Innovative connectors such as the double-wire connectors for Single Pair Ethernet impress not only with their transmission speed, but also…
January 29, 2025 Integrated actuators are transforming the way robotics are designed, offering compact, highly efficient solutions that improve performance and reduce complexity. This detailed article by Harmonic Drive delves into the benefits of integrated actuators, explaining how they combine a motor, gearhead, and feedback system into a single unit to enhance precision, reliability, and…
January 29, 2025 The modular safety relay myPNOZ compliments Pilz’s existing range of safety relays. But when do you use myPNOZ? And when is PNOZsigma the right choice? Learn how to find the right safety relay. Find the right PNOZ safety relay for your application! Looking for the optimum PNOZ safety relay for your application?…
January 28, 2025 Waterloo’s MSAM Lab is increasing capacity for research, training and partnerships to meet growing demands in the field of advanced manufacturing By Darren McAlmont, University Relations In 2004, the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Lab at the University of Waterloo was a small, 150 square foot, windowless space. Today, it has expanded to…
January 24, 2025 Siemens is showcasing its vision for the future where data, AI and software-defined automation will converge to enable unprecedented flexibility, optimization and continuous improvement across the world’s industries, for companies of any size. This ambition is at the heart of Siemens’ presence at CES 2025, the world’s most influential tech event. Siemens…
January 23, 2025 Canada’s Strategic Response to Evolving Trade Policies in 2025 As we step into 2025, Canada’s industrial sectors face significant challenges and opportunities shaped by a dynamic global trade environment. From addressing the implications of international tariffs to securing critical mineral supplies, Canada is adopting strategic measures to navigate these shifts while ensuring…
January 20, 2025 PrecisionX Group, a leader in manufacturing precision metal components for critical industries, is excited to announce its participation in MD&M West 2025, taking place February 4-6 in Anaheim, CA. Visit us at Booth 3710 to explore our advanced capabilities and innovative solutions for the medical device industry. The company will feature the expertise…
January 17, 2025 In the world of industrial automation and manufacturing, a significant change is on the horizon. The familiar UPC barcode – a staple of product identification for nearly five decades – is evolving into a more sophisticated system. This transformation, known as “Sunrise 2027,” will revolutionize how businesses handle product identification, tracking, and…
January 8, 2025 Modern manufacturing is riddled with challenges that demand innovative, reliable, and flexible solutions. From bridging knowledge gaps to reducing downtime, these hurdles can hold back productivity and profitability. The Sysmac automation platform from Omron addresses these pain points head-on, offering a comprehensive suite of components and features designed to streamline processes and…
January 6, 2025 Ready for series production in electrochemical machining with PC-based control PECM (Pulsed Electrochemical Machining) is a fast corrosion process that can form complicated geometries atom by atom. It is therefore ideal for the precise manufacturing of metal parts for high-tech applications. To integrate the core process into a fully automated, high-throughput production…