Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2023

SQP has its own purpose-built facility in WA’s Bibra Lake, where it employs and trains local talent to operate high-quality CNC machine tools, robotics and additive manufacturing technologies. That discussion has been turned on its head because you can pretty much do what you like now with the rules of additive manufacturing.”

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3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Industry 4.0 98

Additive Manufacturing

MAY 5, 2023

DiveDesign ’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing and 3D printing across industries. Adam Hecht , Co-Founder & Director of Additive Manufacturing at DiveDesign, explains how they’ve been able to do that through designing for additive (DfAM) and customer success storytelling.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The lathe’s ability to rotate the workpiece allows for precise shaping and finishing, making turning one of the most widely used processes in manufacturing. Importance of Turning in Machining Turning is vital in numerous sectors, such as: Automotive: Creating engine components, transmission parts, and various fittings.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Electronics Automotive Function 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 23, 2023

Now fully owned and operated by AMTIL, AMW is Australia’s largest manufacturing solutions event , bringing far more sectors of Australian manufacturing under the same roof. In preparation for the show, 17kms of electrical cable was laid, 1,500 light fittings were installed, and we had 1,018 hours of security employed.

Manufacturing 104

Manufacturing Additive manufacturing Smart manufacturing Fit 104

Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 25, 2024

“Using advanced pulsed-GMAW equipment, EWI can work with end users to develop custom waveforms for the arc DED and the alloys associated with additive manufacturing,” says Michael Carney, Senior Engineer at EWI. ESAB has donated systems for robotic and submerged arc welding (SAW) to EWI ® of Columbus, Ohio.

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Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Sourcing Rapid prototyping 40

Control Engineering

AUGUST 3, 2022

Robotics Insights. Improving robots’ ability to grip and handle objects has been a major challenge for manufacturers because it limits what they can do on the plant floor. It would have been too challenging for a robot to make this transition because robots are tied to their usual tasks.

Assembly Line 52

Assembly Line Robotics Robotics 3D printing 52

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 22, 2024

This automated robotic cell at MetalQuest frees employees from repetitive, manual tasks. Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. So how can you decide where automation fits best in your business?

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Automation Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B) Fabricating & Metalworking is proud to present the FABTECH 2023 Product Showcase , which is an invaluable guide to navigating the trade show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago this September. An estimated 45,000 people will attend FABTECH 2023.

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Automation Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 52

AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

With the support of a skilled PhD student over three to six months, SMEs sought to address specific business challenges using smart technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation, robotics and additive manufacturing. . More information is available at [link]. . About Norden Body Works.

Manufacturing 85

Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 85

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 15, 2023

While normalcy is returning slowly, the industries have started reassessing their in-house manufacturing capabilities and are exploring various avenues to meet their needs. While robotic DED is scalable to very large sizes, it results in parts that are rough, near net shapes requiring post fabrication machining.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 3D printing Robotics Robotics 52

Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The final booth tally at the show was 5,619 (including 59 exhibitors with 173 booths and the additive manufacturing area), the highest in JIMTOF’s 60-year history. DMG MORI’s booth showcased several emerging metalworking technologies, including WH-AMR guide-less self-driving robots and a Haimer Automation Cube.

Automation 104

Automation Fit Robotics Robotics 104

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

At the heart of this transformation is ultra-precision machining, powered by advanced CNC systems, robotic automation, and artificial intelligence. The utilization of robotics ensures consistent and efficient material handling. This is the perfect machine for simple aerospace, automotive and fitting parts.

Made-to-spec 52

Made-to-spec Cycle time Form Aerospace 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 3, 2022

Interested speakers are invited to submit their abstract on any theme that fits within the land defence domain, from industry briefings to supply chain opportunities, land defence program updates and academic findings. Many, such as research agency ARM Hub, both gain and share expertise across multiple sectors.

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Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Sourcing Prototype  98

Control Engineering

AUGUST 22, 2023

lab will be a showcase of how all these aspects fit together seamlessly.” “Industry 4.0 Our Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence Fit 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

OTC DAIHEN ECO-ARC 290 : This production robotic arc-welding system comes standard with two 250kg headstock positioners for uninterrupted production robot welding. Additive Manufacturing: FormAlloy DEDSmart ® : This metal additive manufacturing solution from FormAlloy Technologies, Inc.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Automation Robotics 52

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 25, 2024

The Automation Equation In addition to some eye-catching displays of robot arms programmed for novelty purposes (including one with a vision system that held its own in foosball), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) showed up in several halls at BIEMH.

Robotics 52

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Additive Manufacturing

MARCH 8, 2023

It’s fitting that ICON has a contract with NASA to build the first dwellings on the moon and on Mars. Using proprietary 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials, ICON is shifting the paradigm of homebuilding on Earth and beyond. About ICON ICON develops advanced construction technologies that advance humanity.

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3D printing Form Fit Additive manufacturing 64

Additive Manufacturing

JULY 21, 2022

Co-created by Rosenberg students and SAGA Space Architects with sustainable materials to intentionally fit inside SpaceX’s Starship rocket, the structure is the world’s tallest 3D-printed polymer structure measuring 23-feet high.

3D printing 52

3D printing Artificial Intelligence Function Robotics 52

ATS

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With collaborative robotic technology, automated equipment and human workers can work side by side safely, with AI able to detect and address potential safety risks. AI helps to keep employees out of harm’s way, enabling automation and robotics to take over the most hazardous of the processes in the manufacturing facility.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Automation 98

Automation Mag

MAY 8, 2024

Sponsored by Comau Comau’s team members at the 2024 Automate Show shared the company’s highlights for the show, its innovations in robotics and automation and the company’s overall vision. Here is what they had to share: Manufacturing AUTOMATION: What are the highlights from Comau at the 2024 Automate Show?

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Automation Robotics Robotics Automotive 59

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 21, 2018

There is no one size fits all view when it comes to manufacturing. Large, advanced plants are using a plethora of advanced manufacturing processes, robots and data as a core part of their operations. Source: Middle Market Manufacturing: How to Thrive in a Transforming Environment (2018). New materials/composites.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Rapid prototyping Smart manufacturing 52

ATS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Trends and technologies such as microfactories, automation, on-demand production, and more are creating a new reality where local and onshore manufacturing can fit into the overall logistics puzzle along with offshore applications to maximize flexibility, resiliency and profitability. This strategy is no longer viable or profitable.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automation Robotics 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The eight technology pavilions, spread across three halls, explored critical sectors such as 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming and Fabricating, Finishing, METALFORM, Tube/Pipe, Robotics and Industrial Automation, Welding, and Welding Automation.

Form 52

Form Robotics Robotics Automation 52

Dinesh Mishra

AUGUST 23, 2022

Since then, Carpenter, who handles robotic builds and cycles in new end of arm tools for production runs on new launches, has become the resident expert. In the Flora factory, the robots use around 200 end of arm tools a year, which is built in-house. Caption: “Anything I look at now can be 3D printed.

Assembly Line 52

Assembly Line 3D printing Lead Time Prototype  52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 19, 2023

Now fully owned and operated by AMTIL , AMW is Australia’s largest manufacturing solutions event, bringing far more sectors of Australian manufacturing under the same roof. In preparation for the show, 17kms of electrical cable was laid, 1,500 light fittings were installed, and we had 1,018 hours of security employed.

Manufacturing 75

Manufacturing Additive manufacturing Smart manufacturing Fit 75

Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The continued rise of automation, robotics, augmented reality and more intuitive software is the future of the metalworking industry. Siemens also offers its end-to-end solutions for additive manufacturing. This technology can be applied towards OEM applications in laser cutting, waterjet, deburring, bending and more.

Automation 52

Automation Bottleneck Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 18, 2024

One commonly known benefit of robotic machine tending is that it automates repetitive, low-interest work on the shop floor, freeing up staff members to tackle more challenging and stimulating work. CAM Assist, an AI-driven program from CloudNC , aims to bring this same benefit to programming. Image courtesy of CloudNC.

Automation 52

Automation Bottleneck Function Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 25, 2024

We organized the conferences to fit into focused blocks of time that give visitor and exhibitor personnel more schedule flexibility,” says Bonnie Gurney, vice president – strategic content and partnerships for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and produces IMTS. 9, to Thursday, Sept.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain 3D printing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 40

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 22, 2024

Better utilization of machine time enhances efficiency, bolsters the productivity per square foot of manufacturing space, and generates more profit. It is ideal for facilities of all sizes and capabilities. The operating system provides easy integration of customized software for these machines.

Automation 52

Automation Aerospace Form Function 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 23, 2023

And I think they were in this repressive sort of space as well of this old Chinese manufacturing economy that was very much about hand making. And these guys were buying robots and they were buying brand new equipment from the US and they needed to make stuff on it, right? We need to make sure that everything fits.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing Supply Chain Manufacturing 3D printing 98

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 10, 2023

We've been listening to the leaders of these companies describe their businesses, their challenges and their reasons for domestic manufacturing in their own words. So I think timing wise, it really kind of fit the overall story. Pete also appears in our sister podcast all about 3d printing or additive manufacturing.

Made-to-spec 98

Made-to-spec Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating Fabricating & Metalworking is proud to present the FABTECH 2023 Product Showcase, which is an invaluable guide to navigating the trade show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago this September. Buena Park, CA) will introduce the new EGB 1303 ARse bending robot at Booth A1304.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing Form Manufacturing Automation 98

Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

with a focus on digitization and smart manufacturing. This includes the adoption of automation, robotics, advanced materials, and digitalization to enhance efficiency and productivity. These centres focus on training students in modern manufacturing technologies, including Industry 4.0,

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain Smart manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 16, 2025

(Southfield, MI), a leading mechanical and plant engineering firm, have entered into a partnership to provide a digital paint solution, combining Axaltas NextJet technology with Drrs robotics integration. Under the terms of the agreement, Drr will serve as the robotics integrator for Axalta NextJet for light vehicle OEMs.

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Form Robotics Robotics Electronics 52

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

This automation cell from ANCA makes it possible for a cutting tool manufacturer to oversee between one and 10 grinding machines without the need for a caged-off area. Each grinding machine is equipped with a robotic loader in a compact cell, with an independent robot traveling between the cells and a tool-measuring machine.

Automation 98

Automation Aerospace Robotics Robotics 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

paradigm… is not fit for purpose in a context of climate crisis and planetary emergency, nor does it address deep social tensions.” Consider investment in IoT, collaborative robotics, AI, blockchain, and big data analytics. This means that businesses will no longer be able to just attempt corporate responsibility. Industry 5.0

Industry 4.0 98

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain Fit 98

iBASEt

JANUARY 24, 2023

Messaging, maps, search, and even their fitness apps all do what they ask without a deep understanding of GPS, SMS, and the biometric sensors embedded in their smartwatch. Manufacturing isn’t the dirty, dead-end job of the past. Part of that stems from the reliability of modern technology.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Fit Additive manufacturing Robotics 98