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Motion strengthens national footprint with Wittenbaker acquisition

Manufacturer's Monthly

The acquisition of Wittenbaker Engineering Services is a strategic move that significantly bolsters Motion’s growth strategy in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in manufacturing, design, and project execution, Fitzpatrick said. Fitzpatrick emphasised Wittenbakers strengths as a key fit for Motion.

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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Case Studies of 2023

Mold Making Technology

The results: The impact and benefits achieved by implementing the solution, including quantifiable metrics like cost savings, reduced lead times, improved quality, etc. Take a look at our most-viewed case studies from 2023 — perhaps one of these problems may resonate with your own shop: 5. Read the full article.

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Yaskawa Motoman to Expand Robot Manufacturing Headquarters to Accommodate Increasing Automation Demand

Fabricating & Metal Work

Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa Motoman), a leading North American robotics manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it will soon be breaking ground on an expansion to its headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio. www.motoman.com Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing. Yaskawa America Inc.,

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Hybrid Milling/Drilling Machine Reduces Total Mold Machining Time

Mold Making Technology

MSI Mold Builders identified a bottleneck at the very start of its manufacturing process where it squared mold blocks and drilled and tapped eye-bolt holes to rapidly and safely move large blocks around the floor. Conservatively, that Unisig saves us six to 10 hours of setup time in the first step of our operation.”

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Using CT Scanning to Qualify Molds Faster

Mold Making Technology

With computed tomography (CT) scanning and modified coordinate measuring machine (CMM) software, lead CT engineer Ryan Bergeron took on a challenging mold project and measured 700 dimensions in only a couple of minutes. ’” 3D ProScan and NyproMold lead CT engineer Ryan Bergeron says.

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

A supply chain includes all the raw materials and parts that are made into a product and distributed up the chain for manufacture and sale. McKinsey has classified supply chain shocks into four different types , based on their impact, lead time, and frequency of occurrence: Unanticipated catastrophes.

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Leadtime Leader Award Winners: Hall of Fame

Mold Making Technology

Our Leadtime Leader Awards honor excellence in mold manufacturing, and this is your year to join the ranks of our past honorees. On The Fast Track 2005 M & M Tool and Mold: Formula for Success-Specialization, Automation And Customer Service 2005 StackTeck: Lean Strategies Combine for Niche Molds in Record Time 2005 IDEAS, INC.: