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How industry can realise the benefits of advanced technology

Manufacturer's Monthly

Author: Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia But, with the advent of automation, robots, cobots and a range of other advanced welding technologies and techniques, this perception is becoming more and more outdated. robots and cobots Automation, Industry 4.0, Welding is a far less dangerous and arduous job than ever before. Industry 4.0

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Austin Texas plans for a 3D-printed 62-acre Community Development & Expansion to Feature Housing, Hospitality Amenities & First 3D-printed Hotel from ICON, Liz Lambert, and BIG

Additive Manufacturing

The relocation and expansion of El Cosmico to 62 acres will showcase entirely new architectural approaches made possible by large-scale 3D-printing including domes, arches, vaults and parabolic forms. “I ICON’s technology excels at creating soft shapes and curved surfaces, making it possible to bring this design vision to life.

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Midgard Inc. Tackles Tooling Challenges and Automates Production to Keep Molds Running

Mold Making Technology

Before 2008, we had around 100 employees, but since then, we’ve advanced and automated some aspects of production that reduced the need for manual labor. We use 3D modeling, Solid Works, AutoCAD and Mastercam coupled with the high-speed capabilities of our CAM department to shorten our mold lead times. Today we have 56 employees.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

For even greater manufacturing efficiency, we are able to provide our hydraulic press customers with turnkey, state-of-the-art robotic and other product handling solutions.” Xerox ElemX liquid metal 3D printer equipped with the Siemens SINUMERIK CNC control system. s CEO Jerry Letendre.