Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

“With the understanding that lead time is second only to quality, Justin is committed to minimizing the time a job will spend in engineering backlog and maximizing the time a shop has to build tooling. Justin designs parts, molds, tools and fixtures as specified by the customer.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 2, 2024

in October, the rate of growth also improved to its highest since February 2023. Supplier lead times were subsequently reported to have lengthened for a fifth successive month, and to a greater degree than in September and October. no-change mark for a third successive month in November. With the PMI improving to 52.0,

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MRPEasy

DECEMBER 26, 2022

You can also listen to this article: What are KPIs and Metrics? […] The post Top 10 Manufacturing KPIs in 2023 appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors. But without being able to accurately gauge your efficiency, it is hard to know where you stand and what goals to set. Here is where manufacturing KPIs come into play.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The survey showed that despite lower demand, average lead times worsened marginally for the first time in five months. For input buying, manufacturers noted an excess of inventory at their plants and signalled a preference for reducing stocks rather than buying in new inputs. Manufacturers noted staffing shortages at vendors.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for September, 2023 ticked downward slightly last month, dipping to 48.5 While August may have temporarily benefited from some pent-up demand following summer vacations, September returned to the more sluggish pace of activity seen throughout most of 2023. after climbing to 50.0 last month.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

All facilities supply world-class locally made products at short lead times. . As part of the acquisition, Allyman will be rebranded in early 2023 and will become Capral’s third Aluminium Centre in NSW. . The acquisition is slated to take effect on 3 February 2023.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 31, 2025

The programs roots can be traced back to a fire in August 2023, which destroyed Elexons factory and manufacturing equipment. The next thing to tackle will be our delivery performance, as short lead times and on-time delivery are our customers top priorities, concluded Faller.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in January for the third consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® . The crystal ball remains a little blurry for the rest of 2023.”

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Fastener News Desk

APRIL 3, 2023

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous 10 months, the March composite index reading reflects companies continuing to slow outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. percent. .”

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Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

NEWS PROVIDED BY: Institute for Supply Management 01 Nov, 2023 New Orders and Backlogs Contracting; Employment Contracting; Production Expanding; Supplier Deliveries Faster; Raw Materials Inventories Contracting; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Prices Decreasing; Exports and Imports Contracting TEMPE, Ariz. , Nov.

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Fastener News Desk

MAY 4, 2023

The April composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

In another project, a manufacturer of materials used for EVs announced it would expand operations in the St. region, investing $500 million for a new facility.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 16, 2023

ABB expects the construction to complete in November 2023. for the Americas, streamlining the delivery process and reducing lead times. ABB is expanding its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Close to 90 percent of robots delivered to customers in the U.S.,

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 5, 2023

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous nine months, the February composite index reading reflects companies continuing to slow outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the second half of the year. to be slower than the second half.

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in August for the 10th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. percentage points, signifying near price stability.

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

The May composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. Manufacturing lead times clearly improved in the month. ” Fiore continues, “The U.S.

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

We knew as we went into 2023, we would more than likely need that capacity then as well.". The company has been experiencing long lead times, roughly 18-24 weeks, before the addition of the new machine. "We're experiencing quite a bit of growth this year, so we were definitely cramped on the capacity.

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AU Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2023

IperionX said the TDF is expected to begin commissioning in the last quarter of 2023 and go online by the first quarter of next year. Meanwhile, the expanded TCF-1 is expected to be operational by Q4 2025 if long lead time items are ordered in the third quarter of 2024. “The supply chain of this critical metal,” Arima said.

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E&T

DECEMBER 19, 2022

“Government support for energy costs has been considerable already, buying time for businesses to adapt to Europe’s new energy landscape. And with the UK economy set to be in recession through much of 2023, there remains a strong case for further support in the coming year.”.

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Fastener News Desk

JULY 4, 2023

The June composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs down as softness continues and optimism about the second half of 2023 weakens. Manufacturing lead times improved again but remain at elevated levels. economy is causing the business forecast to be revised/reduced for the remainder of 2023.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 12, 2023

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes today introduced four new tape constructions to its 2023 Core Series Portfolio, which features a full breadth of adhesive technologies in a variety of tape constructions to enable simplified product selection and rapid quoting. Today Magazine.

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Confidence about the future remained positive but slipped to a three-month low at the start of 2023. This meant that stocks of inputs fell again at the start of 2023. Survey respondents shared positive projections for growth in the months ahead, indicating confidence about the future.

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 30, 2023

The most recent CEO poll conducted by The Australian Industry Group revealed that Australian company leaders are cautiously hopeful for 2023 and are making investments to solve supply chain and skill gaps. Ai Group’s Senior Research Analyst, Colleen Dowling, said that business leaders are taking charge despite these inhibitors. “We

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

NEWS PROVIDED BY: Institute for Supply Management 02 Oct, 2023, 10:00 ET New Orders and Backlogs Contracting; Employment and Production Expanding; Supplier Deliveries Faster; Raw Materials Inventories Contracting; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Prices Decreasing; Exports and Imports Contracting TEMPE, Ariz. , Oct.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 27, 2024

Having moved premises in mid 2023 the company invested in new machinery to effectively double production capacity. “Local suppliers who can compete on price, quality and lead time are winning business,” said Bastiaan. The new manufacturing plant is based in Dandenong South and produces close to a 1,000 doors per week.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 17, 2025

Due to Mazaks outstanding reputation, they purchased an OPTIPLEX 3015 NEO 15kW in February 2023, with the machine installed in September of that same year. Not only was the new laser capable of handling the combined workload of both those machines, it allowed us to bring our overall production back to a 3-5 day lead time.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 1, 2023

Although average lead times continued to lengthen, reflective of residual raw material shortages at suppliers, they did so again at a historically slow pace. Buying activity declined for the seventh month in a row, albeit modestly, whilst there was a similar-sized decline in stocks of purchases.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – November 30, 2023 – Frost & Sullivan recently researched the contract development and manufacturing organization industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Bushu Pharma with the 2023 Japan Customer Value Leadership Award.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The main challenges faced by Wimba in its work are the length of production time and accuracy required for the process, from initial measurements to the finalised device. HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology has helped the business shorten its product lead time from six weeks (in the traditional method) to just seven business days.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 1, 2024

News provided by: ISM Aug 01, 2023, 10:00 ET New Orders, Production, Employment and Backlogs Contracting; Supplier Deliveries Faster; Raw Materials Inventories Contracting; Customers’ Inventories Too Low; Prices Decreasing; Exports and Imports Contracting TEMPE, Ariz. , Aug. percent in May 2020 ).

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Automation Mag

APRIL 15, 2025

While Deloitte reports that average lead times for production materials have improved since 2022, they are still elevated from pre-pandemic levels. Another Deloitte report revealed that manufacturing companies invested 30 percent of their operating budget in technology in 2024, compared with 23 percent in 2023.

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Mold Making Technology

JULY 2, 2023

The first step is to understand your costs and the potential benefits of the new technology or service.

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 17, 2023

Here’s what’s happening in and around the fastener industry the Week of January 16, 2023. The Mid-West Fastener Association and BTM Manufacturing announced that Jake Davis, BTM Manufacturing President , will begin serving as the Mid-West Fastener Association’s Board President effective January 2023. Watch Now on FastenerTV (8:22).

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Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the 13th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. ET on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

in February 2023 from 49.2 Also, new improvements were seen in purchasing activity and employment, while lead times reduced to the greatest extent in eight years and pressure on supply chains decreased. The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI has increased to 51.6

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Four shops, one representing each business pillar (operations, technology, business strategy and human resources), will receive special recognition from Modern Machine Shop , including coverage in the pages of the magazine, online, in our e-newsletter, and at the 2023 Top Shops Conference and Expo.

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Automation Mag

MAY 2, 2023

The latest data showed that average lead times worsened again in April, but only slightly and to the smallest degree in over three-and-a-half years of worsening supplier performance. There were also reports of higher supplier surcharges being applied. This was despite some signs of improved stability in the supply of inputs.

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