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ABB Robot Ensures Precise Laser Welding for Chemical Vessel Production

i4.0 today

A highly flexible ABB robot is helping a major UK chemicals company produce accurate laser welds on chemical production equipment. The company, an ABB Value Provider, has extensive experience designing and building robotic automation solutions for companies in industries including aerospace, automotive and nuclear.

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FANUC and Cyan Tec Bring MTC’s Vision of Large-scale Robotic Laser Cutting Cell to Life

i4.0 today

A suite of automation solutions from FANUC has proved integral to the delivery of an industrial-scale laser cutting cell commissioned by the UK’s Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). There is real scope for the cell to be used within the aerospace and automotive industries, or any industry that requires large-scale pre-cut profiles.

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CSIRO to assist automated system innovators with an enhanced development platform

Manufacturer's Monthly

In the majority of cases, I’d class these as being part of what is known as the third industrial revolution – computerisation. Author: Simon Dunstall – principal research scientist, CSIRO We are now in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution – Industry 4.0. Robotics and automation are central to Industry 4.0

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Weekly RoundUp – Avoiding Maintenance Downtime, Auto Industry Hinting Towards Normalcy, Manufacturing Technology Orders Up – Week of 11/14/22

HGR Inc.

Supply chains for the aerospace sector are continuing to increase domestic capacity, particularly for cutting equipment, in an attempt to reduce reliance on foreign components. Insider Tips for OEMs: Sourcing Plated Fasteners from Distributors. Keeping Up: Survey Hears from Engineering on Skills Competency.

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Back In Action: An MCMT Special

Dinesh Mishra

In this issue, we feature actionable insights from industry leaders on top growth opportunities and their offerings for this year’s biggest industry event The global Metal Cutting Machine Tools (MCMT) market size was valued at USD 76 billion in 2022, projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8 technologies.

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Next Level Sawing

Fabricating & Metal Work

Richard Childress Racing’s manufacturing division is comprised of a mix of 60-to-70% contract work for industries such as the military, aerospace and defense; and 30-to-40% race industry related manufacturing, including the company’s engine department, which leases motors to other race teams.

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Navigating Outsource Manufacturing

Trimantec

In the past, many companies were hesitant to outsource any of their manufacturing to an outside source. However, according to Contract Packaging Association's 2018 State of the Industry Report, the contract manufacturing industry has been growing 2 to 4 times faster than the industries it supports. . Furniture.