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Dematic to introduce automated buffer system for meat processor

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Dematic, supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services for the supply chain, plans to implement an automated meat buffering and storage solution in a meat processing facility for the Australian Lamb Company.

The new Dematic system will be used to buffer meat products in a chilled and frozen environment and prepare shipments of meat products going to hotels, restaurants, butchers, and supermarket chains. It is scheduled to start up during the second quarter of 2019.

The Dematic Meat Buffer storage and handling solution will provide better visibility of product flow and accuracy, as well as improvement in efficiency at the meat processing facility.

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Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow

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The Bühler Group, a supplier of food production equipment, says it has “continued its positive development in 2018”, with all businesses achieving organic growth.

The company presented its annual report this week.

Haas was successfully integrated into the Bühler Group in 2018 and contributed to Bühler’s success.  [Read more…] about Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow

SoftWear Automation launches ‘Sewbots as a service’

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SoftWear Automation, a company which builds machines for the textiles industry, is launching something it calls “Sewbots as a service”.

“Sewbots” – short for sewing robots – is the name the company uses for its automated sewing machines, and whereas previously it was looking to sell units, now it will also hire them out.

If SoftWear’s technology takes off, it will have dramatic implications for the textiles industry.  [Read more…] about SoftWear Automation launches ‘Sewbots as a service’

Nidec to acquire 70 percent stake in Desch Group

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Nidec Corporation has agreed to acquire a 70 percent ownership of a privately owned German company, Desch Antriebstechnik and its group companies in Germany and China, from its owners.

The transaction will be made through Nidec-Shimpo, a Germany-based affiliate of Nidec’s subsidiary, Nidec-Shimpo Corporation.

Desch was founded in 1906 and manufactures and sells large precision gearboxes. It has approximately 400 employees and last year had revenues of around $100 million.  [Read more…] about Nidec to acquire 70 percent stake in Desch Group

Van production expands for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi in France

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The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance has added new production capacity in its manufacturing facilities in Maubeuge and Sandouville, France.

Maubeuge serves as Renault’s small van center of excellence and Sandouville is the production center for the Renault Trafic van.

By the end of the strategic plan, Alliance 2022, the Alliance aims to double annual synergies to €10 billion.  [Read more…] about Van production expands for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi in France

DMG Mori boosts its additive manufacturing offer with Intech deal

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DMG Mori and Intech have sealed a cooperation deal in the field of additive manufacturing. DMG Mori is taking a 30% stake in the Indian software developer, giving it access to key software and technology know-how for generative production.

Intech is considered as a pioneer in metal 3D printing in India. It is committed to additive manufacturing and related software solutions, including machine learning and artificial intelligence for the metal additive manufacturing industry.

It will soon release numerous solutions, aiding users with ease of machine operations and process control, producing quality components at optimised costs.

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Essentium closes $22.2 million in Series A funding

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Essentium, a provider of 3D printing solutions for industrial additive manufacturing, has closed $22.2 million in Series A funding.

The round was led by BASF Venture Capital with participation from Materialise, Genesis Park, and previous seed round investors.

BASF Venture Capital Investment Manager, Sven Thate, will join the Essentium board.  [Read more…] about Essentium closes $22.2 million in Series A funding

MacroFab’s manufacturing-on-demand business sees ‘record growth’

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Houston-based tech startup MacroFab, which provides a manufacturing-on-demand platform, says it experienced “record growth” in 2018.

The company says it is “revolutionizing the electronics manufacturing industry” by building a marketplace that will benefit both its customers and contract manufacturers.

The company experienced a record-breaking year in 2018, marked by aggressive growth in bookings and revenue, an ever-increasing number of repeat customers, a new CEO and expanded management team entering 2019.  [Read more…] about MacroFab’s manufacturing-on-demand business sees ‘record growth’

China’s GAC partners with Aisin to construct new $700 million factory to build autonomous cars

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One of China’s largest automakers, GAC, has partnered with smart vehicle developer Aisin to establish a massive new factory.

GAC says the first phase of its “new energy intelligent and ecological factory” has been completed.

Representing a RMB 4.7 billion ($680 million) investment, the factory will start production in May 2019, aiming to achieve an annual production capacity of 400,000 vehicles.  [Read more…] about China’s GAC partners with Aisin to construct new $700 million factory to build autonomous cars

Robotics specialist Sewtec completes ‘six-figure packaging machine’ to launch new Tetley product line

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Robotics specialist Sewtec has created a six-figure bespoke packaging machine for Tata Global Beverages, bringing a new Tetley fruit tea product line to market from its flagship UK plant.

Sewtec’s new technology has been installed in Tata Global Beverages’ largest factory across its global operations, located in Eaglescliffe, England. The plant operates 24 hours a day for five days a week, producing 260 million tea bags every week.

The Tetley brand – which operates across 40 countries worldwide and celebrates its 180th anniversary this year – is now able to pack 2,000 tea bags every minute with this new automated system. [Read more…] about Robotics specialist Sewtec completes ‘six-figure packaging machine’ to launch new Tetley product line

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