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3D Scanning Quickly Solves Tool Repair Problems

Mold Making Technology

Cavity block of a hose connector set up on the 3D scanner’s stage. For example, the team successfully used various 2D vision and light-based measurement systems but then decided it was time to acquire 3D scanning technology in-house. Solution: Purchased Keyence VL-500 3D scanner to analyze the mold and measure the cavities.

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Reshaping Tooling Design and Production While Honoring a Rich Legacy

Mold Making Technology

Bonanno: A significant change has been implementing 3D design for all new projects. We’ve mandated 3D modeling to improve precision and efficiency, and we’re exploring going paperless. We’re working closely with hot runner suppliers to optimize for PCR (postconsumer resin) materials.

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What’s New in Solumina i110?

iBASEt

The i110 release also delivers numerous enhancements to improve quality, efficiency, and stability across your process planning, shop floor execution, supplier management, backups, upgrades, and more. 3D components are assigned to steps/operations during process authoring. Read on to learn more!

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Maximizing Transformational Growth in the Wind Turbine Materials Domain

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The advanced materials listed below possess the ability to address these challenges by enhancing structural integrity, boosting energy capture, and reducing maintenance costs of wind turbines: High-Performance Metals : Next-generation alloys reinforce turbine towers and components against high-stress loads, maximizing both safety and longevity.

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State of the Industry: Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizes Manufacturing

Fabricating & Metal Work

One initiative, Project Bernini, is an internal research project that aims to enable users to enter prompts, such as text and images, into an AI system to drive the creation of 3D shapes. CAD modeling benefits from having appropriately constrained sketches in part because these 2D pieces are used to drive the 3D shape.

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Elexon2Zero: Striving for zero defects

Manufacturer's Monthly

We upgraded from 2D to 3D X-ray, introduced the best optical inspection system, and enhanced machine speed, capacity, and testing capabilities. By capturing and reviewing these actions, the company continuously improves key metrics such as first-time test pass rates, delivery, and warranty returns.

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EverestLabs robot keeps more than 1M aluminum cans out of landfills

Robotics Business Review

Just months later, CMI said that the system is on track to capture more than 1 million used beverage cans (UBCs) a year. Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings , two CMI members, provided the funding for a two-year equipment lease in which Caglia will share revenue from the UBCs captured with the robot 50/50 with CMI.

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