Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 29, 2024

New Series: Emphasizing the Basics In this article series, Dennis Czubin, a seasoned plastics professional, shares valuable insights from his 40+ years in the industry, focusing on fundamental principles in part and mold design to help mold builders and molders enhance their practices and avoid common pitfalls.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

There has been a shift in how the manufacturing industry thinks about automation. This supplement includes examples of this progress and how small manufacturers can use this technology now or will be able to in the near future. Automation is no longer optional for these manufacturers. But a 3D vision system makes this possible.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2024

based company showed that its robot could walk, open a door, and maintain its balance while being shoved by a person holding a hockey stick, all without a tether. They ranged from parkour and dancing to taking tools through a mock construction site. They ranged from parkour and dancing to taking tools through a mock construction site.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

To address growing supply chain pressures, manufacturers are turning to Additive Manufacturing (AM) to create quality, cost-efficient products faster. Plastic thermoforming companies like Duo Form have discovered how to leverage large-format extrusion 3D printing using low-cost plastic pellets to gain a competitive edge.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 1, 2023

My intent is that those reading this article can gain a basic appreciation for what these levels of maturity are and can understand how this framework may be leveraged in your organisation to guide you along your pathway. Let’s take a closer look together.

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DO Supply

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In addition to extending the life of your equipment, this device incorporates contemporary motor protection, diagnostics, and communication capabilities while reducing mechanical stress during motor startup and stopping. The main mode of operations and characteristics of the SMC Dialog Plus will be discussed in this article.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 4, 2025

Over time, Evans Industries has invested in several five-axis DMG MORI machine tools to maintain the tolerances needed for parts like this aluminum structure. Both Little Enterprises North and Evans Industries began using Hypermill in five-axis machining operations because of its functionality with conical barrel cutters.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Emilia Loulourgas Giannakopoulos, CEO of American Tool and Mold (ATM) and her father and founder Demetre Loulourgas. Photo Credit, all images: American Tool and Mold (Jeremy Scott) Who is American Tool and Mold (ATM)? As we took on this work, we learned how to maintain the molds and design the molds to require less maintenance.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 16, 2022

Review insights on cybersecurity protection from a system integrator and how manufacturers and engineers can better protect themselves and industrial networks. Q: How common are industrial networks as a means of entry for cybersecurity intrusion? How can risk be lowered? The 4 th Industrial Revolution (Industry I4.0)

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This formula made it possible for SEAT to keep know-how on cobot configuration in-house, eliminating extra programming and maintenance costs. The company realized that cobots were easy to install, maintain, and integrate without needing safety measures such as fencing based on conducted risk assessments.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 31, 2023

Understand how addressing these parameters can help manufacturers improve operations. Learn about how engineers can improve user experience with graphical displays. The thermal current setting informs the VFD how much “extra” power the motor can handle and still operate without a thermal failure.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

More manufacturers than ever are drawing upon AI in production and other areas of the manufacturing process, taking advantage of technology that is more accessible than ever while understanding the need to keep pace with competitors and innovators who are setting today’s bar with the adoption of AI tools.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

To improve mold performance, reduce wear and produce high-quality molded parts, mold builders must understand surface texture and how to properly measure, analyze and control it. How to Polish Ribs for Proper Part Release Using the right tools and abrasives is essential to polish a mold to the required final finish.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Learn how to migrate from another brand of control system. New tools make migration easier at less cost. See related article: Why modernize plant instrumentation, controls. Learning Objectives. Examine steps needed for a field instrumentation replacement of actuators, flowmeters, transmitters and other devices.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 29, 2023

From mold design tolerancing to cutting tools and more, you, our readers, engage with a wide range of topics. Below are May’s top 10 most-viewed articles, per Google Analytics. Below are May’s top 10 most-viewed articles, per Google Analytics. Photo Credit: MoldMaking Technology 9. Photo Credit: Bob CAD-CAM 4.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In addition, Philomin showed the proprietary AI hardware that Amazon developed: Inferentia, an accelerator with price-performance for AI inference applications using Amazon EC2, and Trainium, a machine learning (ML) chip for training of +100 billion parameter models. This contrasts with other big techs that are pushing their LLMs.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In addition, Philomin showed the proprietary AI hardware that Amazon developed: Inferentia, an accelerator with price-performance for AI inference applications using Amazon EC2, and Trainium, a machine learning (ML) chip for training of +100 billion parameter models. This contrasts with other big techs that are pushing their LLMs.

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ATS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

These tools have long provided the backbone of industrial automation and are becoming even more effective as industrial technology advances and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) takes hold. In this article, we will learn what a PLC is, what the purpose of a PLC is, and the uses and benefits of these powerful components.

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Nexus Integra

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In addition, performing an analysis prior to the implementation of MES and MOM systems will serve to measure its performance and follow its evolution. In this article we will discuss what MES and MOM systems are in the industry and give the keys to implement such a project. In our article MES System, what is it and how does it work?

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ATS

JULY 28, 2022

In this article, we will explore what exactly blockchain is and how it can apply to manufacturing and industrial applications. Blockchain in the manufacturing industry, for example, offers numerous benefits, from supply chain monitoring to track and trace applications and beyond. What is blockchain technology?

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i4.0 today

JULY 12, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionise how we learn and teach. Recently, the education secretary Gillian Keegan launched a call for evidence on utilising AI tools like ChatGPT in schools to maximise the benefits of this new technology.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 30, 2024

Industrial 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), has the potential to transform how everything from prosthetics to complex aerospace components are designed and produced. This means demonstrating that the additively manufactured parts consistently meet the required performance standards.

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Nexus Integra

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In this article we explain 7 actions to make your industrial company more sustainable in these areas. Artificial Intelligence makes it possible to maintain quality controls and anticipate possible equipment failures, thanks to exhaustive control and early detection of anomalies, based on predictive analysis. INE, 2020).

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ATS

APRIL 1, 2022

In addition to more data, smart factories will gain the potential of faster network infrastructure enabling near real-time analysis, and decentralized decision-making through edge computing. While these tools can yield incredibly agile and responsive decision-making, the facility must be prepared to use them effectively.

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AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Article by Nick Allen, managing director at 3DPRINTUK. One company that we are pleased to be working with positioned in the automotive sector is Wiesner Design, a company that combines a passion for classic Porsches and additive manufacturing (AM) to bring rare and no-longer-available parts back to life.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 10, 2024

Further on in the article, we will discuss how this itself is only part of the problem that OEMs need to address. The initial wave of innovation was driven by isolated concepts such as connected cars and self-driving vehicles. Despite the initial success, OEMs eventually realized the limitations of this approach.

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DO Supply

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Let’s dig into how motor protection is enhanced using the SMC Dialog Plus. This feature is helpful for situations where additional torque is required for proper start-up. The SMC Dialog Plus controllers are designed with various operational modes and features to minimize wear and tear on the motors. The ramp time is around 0.25

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Companies developing an alarm system can cut down on the number of alarms and provide better context for them as well as maintain visibility. Effective alarm management needs a system that provides consistency and context for situations. The best alarm solutions are designed with operators and technicians in mind. Process Safety Insights.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 2, 2023

The “magic” of generative AI: how chatbots like ChatGPT can compose anything from love letters to sonnets, and how text-to-image models like Stable Diffusion can render art based on text prompts. So, how does Stable Diffusion or Midjourney or any one of the myriad text-to-image models work?

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 17, 2021

Part 1 of this article series reviewed the various maintenance cultures found within shops, identified necessary mold data and explained the inadequacies of journal-entry systems. The costs to achieve this (tooling, labor, outside work, shipping the mold, etc.) Moving to a more data-driven, 4.0

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Gil Automation

MAY 10, 2022

Motors are common in industrial environments, and they're getting increasingly complicated and technical, making it difficult to maintain them functioning at top efficiency. This article demonstrates how to detect the 13 most common causes of winding insulation and bearing failure in advance. Power quality.

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Gil Automation

MAY 10, 2022

Motors are common in industrial environments, and they're getting increasingly complicated and technical, making it difficult to maintain them functioning at top efficiency. This article demonstrates how to detect the 13 most common causes of winding insulation and bearing failure in advance. Power quality.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Fastener News Desk is always interested in new technologies and how they might affect our lives and businesses in the near future. We decided to take a closer look at the technology and see how fastener distributors and manufacturers might employ these new technologies. We started by asking What is ChatGPT and why it was founded.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how cybersecurity approaches differ for motor-drive communications with Profinet from PI North America, EtherCAT from EtherCAT Technology Group, and EtherNet/IP from ODVA. How can I go about lowering cybersecurity risk without patch disturbances? A RCEP professional development hour is available.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

Pavilions at FABTECH are dedicated to 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating (Hall A) ; Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B); and METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D). Tregaskiss will showcase its AccuLock R and AccuLock HDP consumables for robotic applications.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Continuous improvement is an essential part of staying competitive in the global marketplace; it entails regularly seeking new ways to be efficient in your operations while maintaining or increasing productivity. How to Benchmark in 7 Steps. One component of the continuous improvement approach is that of benchmarking.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 4, 2023

Digital transformation insights Digital transformation’s growth is allowing companies to derive new insights and benefits that were not possible before and they are positioning themselves toward the machine economy. Digital transformation has taken the world by storm over the last five years. What is the machine economy?

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