Join our IHS Markit economists as they take us through the latest industry numbers and discuss important trend lines. This will be a significant presentation as we examine where manufacturing is rebounding. The economists will walk AGMA members through the macro and industry outlook. We have asked our experts to also spend some time on the materials handling sector as that sector expanded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and we want to make sure that members understand the numbers in this important end-user market. 

With the support of a unique and powerful consortium of technology companies, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) investigated the state of Industry X in automotive. They have recently released the report, "State of the Industry X in Automotive." Brett Smith, Director of Technology at CAR, and the lead author of the paper will join us to provide an in-depth information session on what they discovered. This is relevant to not only those in auto but anyone who wants to learn more about how technology is being used to transform industries.

This new and expanded 8-hour online course is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of the attributes of a gear and its design, which are critical to ensure the required operation and function of the gear system as expected. The features and attributes of importance to function of the gear system will be discussed and explained in terms of how to measure and inspect them. We will cover measurement techniques and inspection interpretations as a precursor to the operation of a Gear Measurement Machine (GMM). We will also explore the differences and similarities between a GMM and Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM).

This year’s SRN will be the first official "live" event held by AGMA. The event has been designed for the next-generation manufacturing leaders. We will provide presentations that address the agile skills that our current manufacturing environments require. Included in this event is a 4-hour contract negotiation class and a tour of the Clemson wind turbine test facility. We have limited registration for this event, please register early to ensure a seat.

3D Printing Media Network
Nikon has acquired majority ownership of Morf3D, an AM and engineering specialist for the aerospace, space, and defense industries. The Japanese multinational manufactures products used in applications ranging from advanced semiconductor manufacturing and mass production of panels for televisions and smart devices to medical, automotive and satellite systems.

Gear Technology
Gear Motions welcomes Mike Toper as director of business development. In this new position, Toper will be responsible for strategic business development to identify and create business markets and opportunities.

 

 

Engineering.com
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that Amazon Lookout for Equipment and its new Amazon Lookout for Metrics service are now available for general AWS users. The service uses machine learning to autonomously monitor and detect unexpected anomalies in business and operations data. This means that it can quickly diagnose potential issues from their root source before they impact workflow performance. 

Manufacturing Global
In the wake of COVID-19, industry 4.0 capabilities have become even more critical to manufacturing operations. Industry leaders harnessing digital solutions are better equipping themselves to weather potential crises in the future.

Bloomberg
Inflation is already in full bloom for U.S. manufacturers and many service providers. A below-the-radar data point in the Labor Department’s recent producer price index report showed the sharpest monthly spike in processed goods for so-called intermediate demand since 1974. These are goods and materials such as ball bearings, fuel, chemicals, steel and plastics that are used to make other final-demand products like automobiles and household goods.

Press release
Collaboration aims to bring to market fully Modular Electric Vehicles (MEVs) ‘Powered by REE’; to fulfill the growing needs for next generation EV of leading tech companies and new electric mobility players, accelerating their time-to-market at scale.

Today’s Motor Vehicles
Isuzu North America Corporation and Gatik have agreed to collaborate on a project to develop and evaluate fully autonomous medium-duty trucks. Isuzu is a market leader in Low Cab Forward (LCF) trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets. Gatik is the industry leader in automating on-road transportation networks for B2B middle-mile logistics. This collaboration is an industry first in the medium-duty category and will accelerate the commercialization of autonomous delivery fleets while contributing to a safer and more sustainable logistics community in the future.

Engine Technology International
Hyliion, a provider of electrification powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, has announced the formation of the Hypertruck Innovation Council. The group comprises fleet, logistics and transportation leaders from within the industry, and was set up to support the development of Hyliion’s latest Hypertruck powertrain solution.

PennState
Susheel Dharmadhikari, a doctoral student in the Penn State Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded the 2021 AT&T Graduate Fellowship to help determine the safety and safety and stability of additively manufactured, or 3D-printed, metal components.

Mining.com
As the world moves away from fossil fuels, battery metals are in high demand, especially with a shortage of supply from low-geopolitical risk jurisdictions.

 

Forbes
Forget big, fancy robots. Rapid Robotics wants to spread its robots, which are inexpensive and programmed to do very simple jobs, at small manufacturers across the country.

Computer Weekly
Robot technology is often associated with dangerous, dirty or dull work. Robotic process automation (RPA) takes that concept into the digital world. As a software tool, RPA sets out to free human operators from repetitive tasks, and to boost efficiency and accuracy. It is especially useful where data needs to move between disconnected applications. But robotic process automation is evolving.

International Industrial Vehicle Technology
Doosan Construction Equipment has launched two new Stage V-compliant articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The DA30-7 and DA45-7 replace the previous DA30-5 and DA40-5 Stage IV models.

New Atlas
Plastic is a lot easier to work with than glass, which is one of the reasons it’s used so much more often. That may be about to change, though, thanks to a new process that allows glass to be injection-molded — just like plastic.

Industry Week
Indy is embracing the world of autonomy with the world’s first head-to-head, high speed autonomous race at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway on October 23. And not only will future technology be on display — there is $1.5 million in prize money up for grabs.