i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

For a long time, 3D construction printing has been seen as a possible solution to the escalating affordable housing crisis. Proponents of the technology claim, that when 3D printing projects in construction are carried out at scale, the advantages of the technology become clear.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Sources | Intralox, Michael Louris, MMT Welcome to the October roundup of must-read articles for the moldmaking industry! This month’s top picks cover the latest in automation, maintenance best practices, precision measurement technology, and much more.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 15, 2024

Source: The Plastek Group The Plastek Group is a cross-functional group of engineers covering multiple disciplines, from package development, mold design/manufacturing and molding/assembly, with an emphasis on collaboration and quality. It assists in everything from part design to mold design to downstream automation.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

New offerings include the igusGO AI-driven app and more low-cost automation. Source: igus At its annual press conference last week, igus GmbH previewed numerous new products in advance of the Hannover Messe trade show. He touted the company’s low-cost automation approach. The company , whose U.S.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 16, 2023

AON3D Doubles High Temperature 3D Printer Output with Duplication Mode: AON3D announced their AON M2+ High Temperature Industrial 3D Printer will receive an optional firmware upgrade to enable Duplication Mode and Mirror Mode 3D printing. the latest version of its free, open source, slicing software.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

While the list is surely not exhaustive, it does include most of the introductions for printers, sensors, post processing, and important 3D scanners along with modules and automation systems. that provides a radically improved user-friendly experience and superb print details.

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i4.0 today

MAY 24, 2023

The architect chose to clearly show that the building has been 3D printed by opting not to print with COBOD’s flaps technology, enabling the printing of very smooth walls. In fact, 99% of the materials for the 3D printed concrete has been sourced at low cost locally.

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21st Century Tech

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

It intends to explore and teach the transitioning of today’s manufacturing systems into on-demand, custom-designed processes that use 3D printing or additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence (AI). Discovering AI/machine learning methods to enable design automation and customization.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts). Source | Westec Plastics Corp.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

AUAR’s pop-up factories combine robotics with software to automate the design and construction process. Source: AUAR Automated Architecture, or AUAR, yesterday said it is shipping two of its Micro-Factories, which feature ABB robotic arms, to the U.S. This is the Bristol, U.K.-based Register now. ABB teams in the U.K.,

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Given that National Nanotechnology Day is celebrated in October, let’s look at the small end of 3D Printing which, of course, includes a fair amount of materials science leaps. BMF announced a Micro 3D Printing Initiative that is adding potential to micro-manufacturing. Think: turbine blades in aircraft engines.)

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 12, 2025

Source | Mantle Mantle’s automated toolmaking system combines CNC machining, advanced 3D printing, industry-standard tool steels and advanced software to streamline moldmaking, creating precision tooling with the accuracy, surface finish and durability demanded for tooling.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Markforged has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing for the past 10 years, helping manufacturers revolutionise the industrial production landscape by bringing 3D printing right to the factory floor. A year later, the company launched Eiger, its cloud- based 3D printing software.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 8, 2024

Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics announced the winners of its second Form & Function University Robotics Challenge at the Robotics Summit & Expo last week. Twelve teams from across the globe showcased their robotics and automation projects for the challenge and competed for cash prizes.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 4, 2025

Circular materials , smart automation, and AI-driven innovation are not just enhancing efficiency, they are rewriting the rules of competition. Meanwhile, raw material shortages and regulatory pressures are pushing businesses to rethink sourcing, production, and value creation at every level.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Astorino is a 3D printed educational robot—Kawasaki Robotics’ first entry into the educational robot space. Image source: Kawasaki Robotics Students and long-time machinists will both find robots matched to their needs at Kawasaki Robotics ’ booth.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Gearbox manufacturer SEAT Componentes needed to automate the unloading of 18,000 machined gears a day at its plant in Spain to guarantee the quality of the parts. As a result, the company has reduced errors, improved worker safety, and now has a team prepared to take on new automation projects. and Skoda. UR robot arms transfer parts.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 12, 2024

Image: Maple Glass Printing Nick Birbilis, the co-founder of Maple Glass Printing, spoke to Manufacturers Monthly’ and explained how his company created novel glass 3D printing technology, and successfully commercialised it. Maple Glass Printing (MGP) was first conceived by a relatively simple idea.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 3, 2025

Leveraging 3D printing technologies to create customized, high-performance waterproofing layers. Automated procurement and logistics, ensuring cost-effective material sourcing. Automated protective measures, such as self-healing coatings and real-time leak detection.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

Recently, Tormach introduced its new 1500MX CNC mill that can be operated with the ZA6 industrial robot via the company’s free and open source PathPilot ® control software. The phrase describes fully automating production runs of machined goods, so no one is needed to oversee the CNCs producing them.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 10, 2025

Dirac , a Siemens Technology Partner, specializes in automated manufacturing workflow software, influencing American manufacturing with innovative solutions that bridge the gap between design and production. Easy-to-use workflows enable engineers to do failure analysis 100x faster.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 30, 2023

Hexagon has been busily helping consolidate the automation and industrial software market. I was able to slip into the Hexagon User Conference on a recent trip to Las Vegas. Some acquisitions included Infor EAM, PAS, and about 168 other companies since 2000. Many of their press releases to me dealt with metrology.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Hurco showcases ProCobots-Hurco machine-tending automation across various models, including the VMX42Di ideal for mold work. The Automation Job Manager feature simplifies setup without robot programming. This system demonstrates easy implementation of automation in small- to medium-sized manufacturing operations.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Source: igus igus GmbH has supplied its E2.10 Service robots like JEEVES are an increasingly in-demand type of automation. In recent years, the company has expanded by creating internal startups, for technologies including ball bearings, robot drives, 3D printing, the RBTX platform for Lean Robotics, and “smart plastics.”

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Fastener News Desk

JULY 3, 2024

This collaboration signifies the start of a customer-focused mission to bring 3D printing to everyday applications. Instead of limiting printing options based on conflicting priorities, these three organizations work together to integrate additive manufacturing for unique customer applications.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With 3D printing beginning to finally have the impact on manufacturing that was expected some 30 years ago, manufacturers remain wary of truly capitalising on it. Additive Assurance can trace its roots back to co-founder Marten Jurg’s time at Monash University completing his PhD and working with additive printing equipment.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 13, 2024

Rapid iD uses 3D vision and generative AI to quickly identify new objects. Source: Rapid Robotics Many companies are racing to apply the latest advances in artificial intelligence to robotics. ” At Modio, which was acquired by Autodesk , Losey shifted to 3D printing and design. .

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The focus is on harnessing the benefits of the latest technologies, with 3D printing – additive manufacturing, or AM – providing a fast, efficient and low-cost entry point. The benefits of thinking outside the traditional manufacturing box can be seen all around the world. AM had a role to play here,” said Elving.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 23, 2025

Use automated or mechanized high-precision cutting processes to prepare material. Consult with a welding expert to see if there are welding processes, power sources, filler metals and flux (in the case of submerged arc welding) that could narrow the bevel. As with welding automation, dont try to automate everything at once.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 27, 2024

Source: ZF North America The central challenge around electrification in the automotive industry is “the challenge of transformation,” says Vaden Lillard, director of operations for ZF North America. More automation. 3D printing to support “speed of change.” “When is electrification coming?

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i4.0 today

MAY 25, 2023

ABB Robotics is continuing to close the global education gap in automation and prepare students for the future of work with the launch of a ready-to-use education package. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 26, 2023

ABB Robotics is continuing to close the global education gap in automation and prepare students for the future of work with the launch of a ready-to-use education package. This allows teachers to be certified by ABB and then certify their students as competent to use robots.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Available from September 2023, the tool reportedly allows users to record complex paths in RoboDK with an off-the-shelf HTC VIVE tracker and a simple 3D printed tool. RoboDK, a Canadian-European robot programming software company, released the design and assembly instructions for its TwinTrack Probe.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Source (All images) | Cimatron While mold design hasn’t gotten any easier, the availability of innovative technologies that remove the guesswork from the complex process do make it easier to quickly understand what works and what does not work. For example, printer-friendly conformal channel shapes include teardrops, Xs and diamonds.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Modernizing these facilities means embracing automation and flexible manufacturing strategies. However, these upfront costs can be offset by long-term savings from reduced transportation expenses, efficiencies through automation and faster time-to-market.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Sources (Clockwise) | Alpine Advanced Materials, Dynamic Tool Corp., Integrated CAD/CAM Streamlines Electrode Manufacture, Improves Quality A focus on electrode design and automation helps toolroom improve efficiency, reduce tooling costs and deliver higher quality products. Now’s your chance to dive into these trending topics.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 30, 2024

Source: TRUMPF Inc. highlights the TruPrint 2000, which now features a larger, square build plate and is designed for more productive, reliable and high-quality 3D printing. In its booth, Trumpf also showcases its automated arc welding, laser welding and 3D laser marking technology. Trumpf Inc.

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