Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Find all the sessions from the 2024 Advance: Women in Manufacturing virtual summit here.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Weld Australia sponsored the 2022 Endeavour Awards for the category of Best Industrial Internet of Things Application, which recognised the most outstanding application used in a smart factory to improve the manufacturing process. According to a recent report commissioned by Google, automation has the power to deliver a $2.2

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 9, 2025

Automated molding DFM offers draft and thickness review, undercut analysis and parting line projection. Automated, data-driven insights enable engineers to fine-tune their designs before production begins, saving time and reducing manufacturing costs. “Automated DFM for injection molding is an industry first.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 17, 2023

Advances in automation technologies are transforming the industrial manufacturing landscape. Automation experts share their predictions on trends that Canadian manufacturers need to watch out for in 2023 and respond to accordingly. Those that don’t automate are getting left behind. 2022 was no different.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 22, 2025

With the robotic handling system KASTOsort tower, KASTO provides a solution that enables the automation of upstream and downstream manufacturing processes. When processes need to run seamlessly and without operator intervention, robots come into play.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

C-Hawk Technology, a maker of manufacturing of components, assemblies and processes for the semiconductor and healthcare industries, has unveiled its new patent-pending “Roberto” platform.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Imagine cleaning up all the accumulated plastic that will never go anywhere. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the volume of discarded plastic produced globally in 2019 was 353 million tons, which is more than double the 156 million tons produced in 2000, and of this, only 9% is recycled.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 23, 2025

An eight-drop hot runner micro-injection mold with sliding cores for extremely small plastic parts. The automated mass production of these high-cavitation, micro-molded plastic parts — often in the tens or hundreds of millions —leaves little room for error. For context, a human hair is about 100 microns thick.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Enclosures come in various forms, including different types of metal and plastic, and are commonplace across all industrial applications, from indoor manufacturing plants to outdoor mining sites. For indoor use in industries like food and beverage and processing, standard metal enclosures are commonly used.

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Plastics News

JANUARY 26, 2023

plastics processors says inflation, automation and economic questions are top of mind. "I A survey of U.S. I think we're struggling," says the head of the group behind the report.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Source (All images) | APSX As moldmakers face increasing pressures to deliver faster and more cost-effective solutions, integrating 3D printing (3DP), machining and desktop injection molding into the process can offer significant advantages for both novice and advanced moldmakers. Some customers also use recycled plastic material.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 22, 2024

30 countries have passed single-use plastic bans, accelerating demand for eco-friendly manufacturing. Over 60% of current recycling operations rely on mechanical processes, but the chemical approach is growing at 30% annually. Additionally, using green coatings that enhance traditional materials without altering their composition.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

How EOS Helped a Mold Builder Boost Efficiency, Profits and Growth Wepco Plastics adopted EOS, transforming their culture, improving on-time delivery and exceeding profit targets. By implementing structured processes and goal-setting, they achieved sustainable growth and invested in other manufacturing companies. Read Now 5.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 22, 2023

Burteck President Pete Burgess stands amidst the shop’s arsenal of work cells essential to designing, engineering and managing plastic injection molds and continuing to grow internal part capacity. Solution : Automated machining cells involving GF Machining and System 3R EDM, milling and pallet-changing equipment.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 11, 2025

Such projections highlight the growing presence of these two-legged machines across multiple industries, their rise fueled by advancements in automation and their ability to interact in a human-like manner. integrating the system into body construction and sheet metal processing. Standing approximately 1.7

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Would reshoring or switching to a UK-based technical moulder like Broanmain Plastics give you better control over your stock holdings, quality output and overall cash flow? The robot addition further streamlines manufacturing processes, enabling operatives to focus on more value-added, quality-driven tasks. Come as our guest.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 30, 2025

How To Break Free From CMM Dependency Moving from CMM to in-process verification requires investment in equipment, processes and people to maintain quality standards. Economic Shifts in 2025: Will Construction and Auto Sectors Drive Plastics Growth? Read Now Source: Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing 6. Read Now 5. Watch Here 4.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2025

Journey Robotics : Journey Robotics offers an automated system to improve the safety and efficiency of loading, unloading, handling, and throughout of passenger cargo. Reclamation Factory : This startup creates automated, modular plastics recycling machines producing high-quality and manufacture-ready source materials from disposed plastics.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CNC machining is an important process in the manufacturing industry that involves using computers to control automated cutting and milling machines, which carve out parts from large blocks of raw materials like metal, wood, and plastic.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Now, its also using Greyparrots AI to ensure its robots are being used at the most important parts of the waste sortation process. With Waste Robotics, the Greyparrot Analyzer is at work characterizing material streams and identifying the most impactful opportunities for automated robotic sorting.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

The company said it designed its latest sensor technologies “to streamline maintenance and optimize production processes for the lubrication-free industry of tomorrow.” The app uses artificial intelligence to instantly identify optimization opportunities for designers using motion plastics. The Rumford, R.I.-based

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The new MPXS series is intended to provide manufacturers with an efficient tool for handling non-porous parts at high speeds on robots or automated systems, said COVAL. It has clients in fields including packaging, automotive, food processing, plastic processing, and aeronautics. Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 13, 2024

Source: igus The combination of sensing with motion plastics, which eliminate the need for lubricants, promises easier-to-maintain machinery for Industry 4.0. igus, a global leader in motion plastics and moving cable management systems, last week acquired the majority stake in Atronia Tailored Sensing. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

This month’s top picks cover the latest in automation, maintenance best practices, precision measurement technology, and much more. How to Achieve Automated Measurement With Advanced Touch Probes and Laser Systems A combination of lasers, probes and software help moldmakers automate in-process cutting tool and workpiece measurement.

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3D printing Sourcing Automation Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Additive Manufacturing Zone, showcasing various techniques within Additive Manufacturing include Stereolithography, Selective Laser Sintering, Material Extrusion, Sheet lamination, Binder jetting, Cold Spray processing, Material jetting, Directed-Energy-Deposition, and many more of the most advanced technologies within this sector.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Advanced recycling technologies help minimize plastic waste, recover valuable resources, and mitigate the effects of hazardous chemicals on the environment. Downstream Industries: As sectors like automotive and electronics are focusing on decarbonization, new opportunities for sustainable chemical compounds are emerging.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Images: Aurora Process Solutions Aurora Process Solutions, a company that provides end-of-line packaging systems, has unveiled its latest pallet wrapping system range. Aurora Process Solutions’ (Aurora) latest packaging systems are designed to meet the diverse packaging needs of its clients.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 31, 2023

Discover the crucial role of material selection and process optimization in custom injection molding services. Explore the impact of plastic resins on injection molding and learn about key considerations to achieve optimal results.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 12, 2023

However, essential post-processing of these parts introduces time and financial constraints to the overall cost-per-part that can negate the benefits of AM altogether. Support removal is the critical first step of post-processing metal AM parts, and it is a challenging one. The problem is similar for tooling and fixturing.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Precision Meets Innovation at IMTS 2024 After attending IMTS, it's clear that the integration of advanced technologies is ready to enhance precision, efficiency and automation in mold manufacturing processes. How to Implement a Remote Validation Process A review of the setup and use of a remote mold validation kit.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

MMT Team visits Matrix Plastic Products to see moldmaking, injection molding and assembly executed with precision. Mold builder and molder Matrix Plastic Products is a one-stop shop with a legacy of precision dating back to 1978. 3 Main Takeaways from our visit: 1.

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3D printing Quality Management System Electronics Automation 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 16, 2023

Applying twice as much plastic film per second, the optional dual dispensing system sets two stretch wrap roll dispensers on opposing sides of the wrapping ring to maintain proper balance, and two, companion automated cut and wrap devices to automatically cut the ends of the stretch wrap from both rolls at the same time. headquarters.

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Automation Manufacturing 111

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our plans for AMW include expansion of our Welding & Air Technology Zone and Robotics & Automation Zone. The Robotics and Automation Zone at AMW2024 will feature the latest state-of-the-art equipment and processes for the optimisation of manufacturing operations. and Digitalisation.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 5, 2025

AMADA’s intuitive Windows-based software facilitates this process, allowing for the creation of text, graphics, logos, barcodes, and data matrix codes. Automation features, further enhance functionality enabling part serialization, date coding, variable text inputs, remote programming, I/O control, and more.

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ATS

MAY 13, 2025

The sector is highly diversified, spanning food processing, metal fabrication, machinery, electronics, plastics, and clean energy technologies. innovations, including automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing systems. Recent data from Empowered Automation and regional economic studies rank Chicago among the top U.S.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Machine shops looking for automation have a variety of options, ranging from long-standing technologies such as bar feeders, pallet changers and industrial robotic arms to newer solutions such as cobots, autonomous robots and various software products. These robotic cells were rms’s first foray into automation 10 years ago.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

among others, to automate this process. Dexterity AI has developed DexR, a two-armed robot that uses machine vision, force sensing, and integrated motion planning to pick up a range of items, from stiff cardboard to soft plastic. Dexterity Inc. has been working with FedEx Corp. and Sagawa Express Co.,

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