Manufacturing Technology Today

Global Manufacturing: Donloucos Approach to Risk-Reduced, Quality-Assured Sourcing.

Donlouco

JUNE 4, 2025

Limited visibility into tooling, production, and final inspection processes. With almost 20 years of experience supporting European manufacturers, Donlouco combines the best of both worlds: Advanced production capabilities in China: Access to state-of-the-art forging , casting, CNC machining , turning, and milling facilities.

Sourcing

Sourcing Manufacturing Logistics Supply Chain

Four Uses for Tactile Probing and Laser Scanning in Moldmaking

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Mold and machine shops used to determine accuracy in manufacturing projects with theodolites and template comparisons, but today scanning and probing with a laser tracker has become the standard in many industries because of their speed and accuracy. Mold Inspection. First Article Inspection.

Automation

Automation Robotics Robotics Manufacturing

Three 3D Scanner Investment Considerations

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 16, 2023

3D measurement tools are available that combine the measurement capabilities of a portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with the noncontact functionality of a laser line probe. Photo Credit, all images: Faro Technologies For any mold builder, mold accuracy is critical. Many mold builders use fixed CMMs for this job.

Bottleneck

Bottleneck Function Manufacturing

How to Machine Micron-Level Precision Molds in One Try

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The precise fit of this part was possible with on-machine measurement and intelligent modification technology integrated into the control of a high-speed machining center. Machining a micron-level precision mold on the first try is difficult to achieve. Photo Credit, all images: Jingdiao North America.

Function

Function Fit Form Manufacturing

Combining Innovation and Artistry to Build Complex, Precision, Multi-Cavity Molds

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

We have 27 modern, high - efficiency molding machines, nine running two-material molds, including 100- to 650-ton KraussMaffei , Husky and Arburg presses. We promote employee training to refine our job skills and improve quality processes and we continuously improve our equipment to meet future customer needs and expectations.

Cycle time

Cycle time Aerospace Manufacturing Automation

Do You Remember? The Best of MMT September

Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Stop by next month to see what the most-viewed articles were from October—based on Google Analytics. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. Using CT Scanning to Qualify Molds Faster Software and hardware advances reduce dimensional inspection with part-to-CAD by 70%.

3D printing

3D printing Supply Chain Automation Manufacturing

The Integration Problem ~ Why Vision Software Should be Specifically Designed for your Automation Process ~

MEM

JULY 20, 2023

In fact, the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who were surveyed in the study said they expect to see usage in industrial machine vision increase by 83 per cent — that’s between now and 2027. Vision software plays a crucial role in automation environment as it enables machines to perceive and understand their surroundings visually.

Automation

Automation Cycle time Automotive Bottleneck

Adopting Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing May Seem Challenging – But It’s Not!

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 27, 2023

The world’s largest manufacturing companies are rushing to adopt AI to increase throughput, assure product quality, optimize supply chains, and improve worker safety. In this article, I will explore how an ordinary manufacturing company can approach industrial AI. But what about midsize and small manufacturers? Quality control.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Supply Chain Assembly Line

Building Trust, Layer by Layer: How Qualification Ensures Reliable High-Performance AM Parts

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 30, 2024

However, for AM to disrupt established manufacturing processes, there is a crucial hurdle to overcome with ensuring consistent part quality and performance. Current AM qualification processes rely on a sequence of mechanical property tests customized to meet individual component requirements.

3D printing

3D printing Process control Aerospace Function

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: GF Machining Solutions, IMCO Carbide Tool, DMG MORI USA and Capture3D. With Christmas right around the corner, MoldMaking Technology is gifting you, our readers, with an annual top-viewed article series covering products, profiles, tips and case studies, available each Monday leading up to the new year.

3D printing

3D printing Cycle time Automation Additive manufacturing

Metal AM Advances in Composite Tooling

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

The additive tooling matched identical carbon fiber-reinforced composite tooling in terms of dimensional control, vacuum integrity and true position hole location, while providing improved durability. It also reduced maintenance costs, tool costs (30-40%) and tooling lead times (20-30%). Photo Credit: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

Composites

Composites 3D printing Cycle time Lead Time

Cross Training, In-House Capabilities and Collaborative Design Move Helm Tool Forward

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 25, 2023

Helm Tool continuously invests in machine technology including large five-axis milling and ultra-precision, high-speed machining centers from DMG MORI , Hermle , Roeders , Makino and Hamai. Helm Tool’s 94,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility in Schaumburg, Illinois, also houses Intermolding Technology.

Prototype

Prototype Consumer Goods Bottleneck Electronics

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Profiles

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 11, 2022

For more archived content, we encourage you to explore these articles through the “ Magazine ” section of the website (profiles are delineated by a “Profile” header under the “Departments section). Typically, profiles are published in a structured Q&A format. Matrix Tool Inc. Matrix Tool Inc. Matrix Tool Inc.

3D printing

3D printing Consumer Goods Function Advanced manufacturing

Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

JULY 11, 2023

Agility and resiliency remain essential attributes for manufacturers in 2023. Manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” ” Instead, they are applying lessons learned from the past few years to evolve their operations to succeed in this “new normal.”

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Compliance Supply Chain Form

Manufacturing Technology Today

Global Manufacturing: Donloucos Approach to Risk-Reduced, Quality-Assured Sourcing.

Four Uses for Tactile Probing and Laser Scanning in Moldmaking

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Three 3D Scanner Investment Considerations

How to Machine Micron-Level Precision Molds in One Try

Combining Innovation and Artistry to Build Complex, Precision, Multi-Cavity Molds

Do You Remember? The Best of MMT September

The Integration Problem ~ Why Vision Software Should be Specifically Designed for your Automation Process ~

Adopting Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing May Seem Challenging – But It’s Not!

Building Trust, Layer by Layer: How Qualification Ensures Reliable High-Performance AM Parts

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products

Metal AM Advances in Composite Tooling

Cross Training, In-House Capabilities and Collaborative Design Move Helm Tool Forward

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Profiles

Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

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