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Cycle Time in Manufacturing: Definition, Calculation & Impact

ATS

One of the most important ways time can have an impact on the profitability of any manufacturing operation is understanding the concept of cycle time. Keeping a close eye on cycle time can be the key to help manufacturers improve their throughput, lower their operating costs and remain competitive in the marketplace.

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Automate 2025 recap

Robotics Business Review

The Robot Report Podcast Automate 2025 Recap In Episode 196 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre review last week’s Automate event, which they both attended. Show timeline 1:20 Mike and Gene review highlights of Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics partner to cut programming, cycle times

Robotics Business Review

The companies said the combination of Realtime’s proprietary software and engineering expertise with Valiant TMS’s manufacturing industry experience will improve the efficiency and productivity of automated operations. “They can reap the benefits without wasting hours of their team’s time.”

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Automate 2025: Inbolt and FANUC Pioneer Robots that Think and Act on the Fly

Fabricating & Metal Work

With Inbolts AI-powered 3D vision, manufacturers can now automate screw insertion, bolt rundown, glue application and other high-precision tasks on parts moving down the line without costly infrastructure investments or cycle time compromises. No more expensive indexing. No more undue complexity and maintenance challenges.

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Polyrix announces the launch of a new metrology system

Canadian Manufacturing

This system incorporates Polyrixs PolyScan technology, and reportedly enables manufacturers to scan 100% of components in real-time. The PolyScan V is currently deployed at 5 automotive manufacturers worldwide. Automation reduces human intervention, accelerates workflows, and enhances measurement repeatability and accuracy.

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Universal Robots unveils newest cobot in portfolio, the UR15

Automation Mag

May 12, 2025, Detroit Collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer Universal Robots (UR) has presented the newest edition to their portfolio, the UR15, at Automate 2025 in Detroit. The UR15 has a payload of 15 kg which can be increased to 17.5 kg for applications with wrist-down orientation.

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ABB Energy-Efficient Robots Reduce Cycle Times

Modern Machine Shop

Operators can choose from a wide range of ABB robots to handle various applications for electric vehicles (EV), hybrid and traditional car production — spanning from press automation, body-in-white, EV battery construction and final assembly. The company says customers can benefit from up to 25% reduction in cycle times.