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Many manufacturers ‘falling behind’ in digital transformation, says Deloitte

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A large number of manufacturers are “falling behind” in the race towards digital transformation, according to a new study by Deloitte, one of the world’s largest management consultancies.

Deloitte says that even though the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, was “born in the factory, many manufacturers were falling behind in adopting broader digital transformation initiatives that span the entire enterprise.

To provide a quick overview, digitalization refers to the practice of integrating operations technology, such as robots and other machines, with information technology, such as sensors, networks and, of course, computers.  [Read more…] about Many manufacturers ‘falling behind’ in digital transformation, says Deloitte

ArcelorMittal restarts $330m investment programme at Vega unit in Brazil

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ArcelorMittal Brazil is to resume the expansion project at ArcelorMittal Vega, the flat steel cold rolling, pickling, and galvanising unit located in São Francisco do Sul (state of Santa Catarina), Brazil.

The investment will include the construction of a new continuous annealing line and a third galvanisation line for the production of cold rolled and galvanised products. The capacity of the unit is set to increase by 700,000 tonnes to a total of 2.1 million tonnes per year. Production is expected to begin in 2021.

The project will increase production for the automotive, construction and home appliances sectors at the Vega unit. This investment is expected to sustain ArcelorMittal’s growth strategy in Brazil and Latin America.

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My own booming Idaho: Capital city Boise seeing fast growth in manufacturing

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It may or may not have anything to do with the new US administration’s policies, but Boise, the capital city of the state of Idaho, is seeing the local economy grow very fast, and it includes a manufacturing company that may surprise some. 

The state’s industrial sector is expanding and diversifying so fast that the Boise State University has organized a smart manufacturing workshop to highlight the latest technologies and techniques to local manufacturers.

Organised in collaboration with TechHelp, which provides specialist manufacturing consultancy services, the event will also host experts from Intel and NexCOBOT.  [Read more…] about My own booming Idaho: Capital city Boise seeing fast growth in manufacturing

Factory automation market predicted to reach $368 billion by 2025

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The global market for factory automation is predicted to grow $368 billion by 2025.

This is according to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled Factory Automation Market by Control and Safety System, Component, and Industry Verticals: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2017-2025.

The global factory automation market accounted for $191 billion in 2017, and is expected to reach $368 billion by 2025, registering annual growth of 8.8 percent from 2018 to 2025.  [Read more…] about Factory automation market predicted to reach $368 billion by 2025

Magna to make the new BMW Z4 in Austria

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Magna is adding to its contract vehicle manufacturing line-up in Graz, Austria with the addition of the new BMW Z4. Production is scheduled to begin at the end of 2018.

“Our expertise in complete vehicle engineering and production makes us unique and the ideal partner for the industry,” says Günther Apfalter, President of Magna Europe and Magna Steyr.

“We are very pleased that we can further strengthen our relationship with the BMW Group and continue to solidify our overall position in the industry with new business like this.” [Read more…] about Magna to make the new BMW Z4 in Austria

Boeing invests in high-speed metal 3D printing company Digital Alloys

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Boeing has invested an undisclosed sum in Digital Alloys, a Burlington, Massachusetts-based company developing high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems that produce 3D-printed parts for aerospace and other production applications.

Digital Alloys’ Joule Printing technology is said to be able to “rapidly combine multiple metals into each part, which enhances thermal, electrical, magnetic and mechanical properties”.

The process allows metals like titanium and high-temperature alloys to be 3D-printed for parts that could be used on Boeing products.  [Read more…] about Boeing invests in high-speed metal 3D printing company Digital Alloys

3D Systems and GF Machining Solutions partner on metal part production

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3D Systems and Georg Fischer AG GF Machining Solutions today announced a partnership that will enhance metal parts production and redefine how manufacturers think about their manufacturing environments.

GF Machining Solutions is one of the world’s leading providers of complete solutions to the precision machining industry and to manufacturers of precision components.

By combining the strength of 3D Systems’ innovation and expertise in additive manufacturing with GF Machining Solutions’ renowned leadership in precision machining, this partnership will enable manufacturers to more efficiently produce complex metal parts within tight tolerances, and reduce total cost of operation.

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Caterpillar sells 50,000th bulldozer produced in Brazil

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Caterpillar has sold its 50,000th bulldozer produced in Brazil.

Accompanied by his two sons, Danilo and Diego, Carlos Travensollo recently visited the world’s biggest Caterpillar facility in Piracicaba, Brazil, for a special occasion.

He bought the 50,000th bulldozer produced in Brazil, a D6K2, and received the commemorative key from the hands of Fred Istas, vice president of Caterpillar’s earth-moving division.  [Read more…] about Caterpillar sells 50,000th bulldozer produced in Brazil

Parker wins robotic welding and ‘innovative manufacturing’ contract with Safran on aircraft production

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Parker Hannifin, a provider of motion control technologies, has won a robotic welding and “innovative manufacturing” contract with Safran.

Parker Aerospace, a division of Parker Hannifin, has been chosen by Safran Oil Systems to work on the new CFM International Leap aircraft engine.

The Leap engine is 50-50 joint venture between GE Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines, of France.  [Read more…] about Parker wins robotic welding and ‘innovative manufacturing’ contract with Safran on aircraft production

Audi starts series production of electric motors in Hungary

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Audi Hungaria’s Győr factory has begun the series production of electric motors. The electric motors are produced using modular assembly.

The current production capacity is for approximately 400 electric axle motors each day and can be gradually increased.

At present, about 100 people are employed in this new area, to be increased to more than 130 by the end of the year. Production is with one‑shift operation, but will soon change to three shifts.

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