Could robotics-led injection molding support the manufacture of medical devices? Here, Nigel Smith, CEO of industrial robot specialist TM Robotics, explains how advanced automation and robotics can help manufacturers produce medical innovations.
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Energy prices dropped 4.5% in November, led by coal (-12.2%) and natural gas in Europe (-8.5%). Non-energy prices gained 0.7%.
Continental has announced the third expansion for its Timisoara plant since 2006, naming it a ‘Mega’ factory. German producer of solutions for the automotive industry Continental announced that it completed the expansion of the electronic components factory in western Romania, with an investment value of approximately EUR 40 mln.
Energy prices fell 7.5% in October, led by natural gas in Europe (-34%) and the U.S. (-27.6%). Non-energy prices fell 1.2%. Agricultural prices eased 0.7%.
A sharp global growth slowdown and concerns about an impending global recession are weighing on commodity prices. In many economies, however, prices in domestic-currency terms remain elevated because of currency depreciations. This could deepen the food and energy crises already underway in a number of countries. As the global growth slowdown intensifies, commodity prices are expected to ease in the next two years, but they will remain considerably above their average over the past five years.
Apple introduced iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, featuring two sizes — 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches — in a sophisticated design with impressive camera upgrades and groundbreaking new safety capabilities.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the most advanced Pro lineup ever, featuring the Dynamic Island — a new design that introduces an intuitive way to experience iPhone — and the Always-On display. Powered by A16 Bionic, the fastest chip ever in a smartphone, iPhone 14 Pro introduces a new class of pro camera system, with the first-ever 48MP Main camera on iPhone featuring a quad-pixel sensor, and Photonic Engine, an enhanced image pipeline that dramatically improves low-light photos.
If you are a manufacturer, a fabricator, a processor, or even a raw materials provider, you either already have or will soon be required to provide product traceability information to your customers. The pressing production problems are now accompanied by product liability and risk management, no matter your industry.