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Innovation on a Larger Scale

Fabricating & Metal Work

The advantages promised by Industry 4.0 Digital twin” machine design simulation, higher robotic intelligence, and complex motion are the essential tools here. Those tools are making large-scale mold production, part machining, and process automation accessible to the broader aerospace, marine, and other industry sectors.

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Embracing additive to move forward

Manufacturer's Monthly

Manufacturers’ Monthly explores how SQP Engineering has progressed from a sub-contract machine shop to a manufacturing solutions hub with the help of Markforged 3D printing systems. As an early adopter of Industry 4.0 Markforged’s 3D printed systems were the solution.

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

Mold Making Technology

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. We employ concept 3D printing to assure quality and accuracy before moving to full production. It’s never going to happen. How have you applied automation?