Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 18, 2023

Meeting that kind of demand increase means investing in technology, and especially automation. 2: Keep Demand in Mind Aerotech purchased its first pallet pool in 2011, and the Mazak system has gone through 25,000 hours of work. “We find that companies are less willing to import larger parts from overseas,” Patel says.

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Aerospace Prototype  Automation Sourcing 105

AU Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2023

Whether it be staffing uncertainty , fear of cyberattack on critical technology, or difficulty sourcing raw materials, these challenges can lead to wrinkles in the working relationships between manufacturing project owners and contracted labor teams. This is where the latest in tech and automation tools can benefit both parties.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Field workers face part-sourcing issues and multiple return visits. The platform’s automation replaces traditional manual methods, and its integration capabilities, metric displays, and bottleneck identification underscore its industry significance. It smoothly processes information from any source (CRM, ERP, Web APIs, etc.),

Bottleneck 52

Bottleneck Sourcing Automation 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, consider higher powered laser-cutting systems require high-speed automation and material handling to keep up with the production — what good does all that power do if the parts are held up from being further processed because the process isn’t designed to keep up? TRUMPF Inc.

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ATS

MAY 12, 2023

Consider: In the decade from 2011 to 2021, the number of electric vehicles on the road increased by nearly 100-fold, from 22,000 in 2011 to over 2,000,000 in 2021. Electric vehicle batteries rely on rare earth materials, for example, which must be sourced differently than traditional vehicle production materials.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automotive Industry 4.0 52

Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Key trends currently shaping the machine tool industry include a strong focus on automation and digitalization, which are revolutionizing production processes through advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, and machine learning. Increased automation will streamline operations and boost efficiency across manufacturing processes.

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Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Electronics Automotive 52

Fastener News Desk

MAY 11, 2023

For instance, the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan shut down electronics factories, and 2017’s Hurricane Harvey disrupted US oil refineries and petrochemical plants, ultimately leading to shortages of some plastics and resins critical to different industries.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Value chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Foley

JULY 11, 2023

Companies that may be concerned about the viability or performance of a supplier should consider seeking licenses or other rights that would enable to obtain vital components from another source if the supplier does not meet its obligations. This directive is not limited to supply contracts alone.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Compliance Supply Chain Form 40

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Cumins highlighted how AI can enhance efficiency in projects like road maintenance by minimizing disruptions and automating repetitive tasks. The shared focus on interoperability and open-source solutions led Cumins to highlight the importance of Open Data Ecosystems, which optimize data sharing and efficiency across vendors.

Sourcing 40

Sourcing Artificial Intelligence Automation Fit 40

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 3, 2025

It was developed in 2011. After nearly eight years of work, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced the publication of the revised ISO 10218. In a time characterized by high uncertainty and rapid technological development, more companies will turn to automation as the path to greater resilience, the organizations said.

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Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Sourcing 85