Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 27, 2023

Through the execution of its first-ever project, the Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC) could unveil a new cost-effective solution for protecting launch vehicles and spacecraft against extreme heat and pressure. SoMAC CRC commenced operations in January 2023.

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Composites Consumer Goods Automation Manufacturing 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 2, 2023

To highlight its newly launched KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform AGV system, KUKA partnered it with a KR IONTEC robot in a cell developed by Mujin for palletizing and depalletizing consumer goods. The KMR iiwa is location-independent and highly flexible, making it the perfect fit for today’s Industry 4.0 requirements.

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Automation 3D printing Consumer Goods Robotics 52

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

The design freedom of polymer/composite additive manufacturing (AM) makes it easy to design different front-facing/insert holding (middle left and right) and rear-facing/handle versions (right) of the claw manual end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) that Zero Tolerance LLC has produced for its own and customer molding operations.

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3D printing Manufacturing Composites Prototype  52

E&T

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The new element to IDEAS – DIF – brings together existing university groups and laboratories, as well as new entrants into a single space, centred on the themes of autonomy and autonomous systems, hazardous environment > < simulation, and chemical-based material discovery through AI-based laboratory automation.

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Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods Form 40

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

Pavilions at FABTECH are dedicated to 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating (Hall A) ; Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B) ; and METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D). One example is an automated two-press, two-robot production cell. Greenerd Press & Machine Co.

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Form Automation Robotics Robotics 52

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Workholding solutions now integrate modular and automated systems, ensuring stability during high-speed operations while allowing quick changeovers for reduced downtime. The industry is also witnessing an increasing focus on modular manufacturing systems that enable quick customization for diverse production requirements.

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Supply Chain Composites Consumer Goods Cycle time 59