Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 30, 2025

“Too small for automation?” ” With just two people and a clear vision, NS Precision partnered with Methods Machine Tools to build a lights-out operation capable of running 100+ automated machining hours per week. ” The Methods Plus-K60 Automation System is added to a medium bed FANUC RoboDrill.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 6, 2024

Source: Replique In the realm of modern manufacturing and automation, the integration of robotics continues to redefine industry standards. Here, she highlights the technology’s impact and potential for enabling flexible, customized, and lightweight production within the automation industry. Register now.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To ensure rapid deliveries, Beckhoff USA completed a major overhaul of our Minneapolis-area warehouse, the main piece being an innovative Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) from OPEX Corp. The AS/RS expands our warehouse capacity by 60%, which factors in room to grow.

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i4.0 today

JULY 30, 2024

Emerson SolaHD line UPSs are proven performers, with rugged metal housings and hardwired connections, providing reliable power for automation, microprocessor/PC-based hardware, networking, telecommunication, medical, and other mission-critical systems. Today Magazine.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mold builders can seize opportunities in medical manufacturing as demand for precision molds grows, driven by miniaturization, LSR use and auto-injectables, to name a few, requiring advanced machining, automation and tight-tolerance molding. Source: M.R. These business model changes align with current medical manufacturing trends.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As an added bonus, Parvalux keeps these parts in stock, so they are always available (with a one-to-two-week lead time). Because of the number of valid combinations, engineers can find Parvalux solutions for industrial automation, materials handling, logistics, mobility and transportation.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This momentum shows no signs of slowing as the clear benefits of automation, AI, and IIoT are putting pressure on businesses to adopt new tools to stay ahead. By increasing automation, organizations are reducing the demand on employees, streamlining tasks, and reducing the reliance on hands-on roles for repetitive or dangerous jobs.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 4, 2025

Gavin Ford, Sales Manager at Applied Automation UK , has been working as a Universal Robots distributor for more than five years. Ross Lacy, Sales Director at RARUK Automation , explains, It’s much easier to put into small environments. The EOAS is available and in stock now, with a lead time of just three days.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 22, 2023

The tool manufacturing industry embraces automation solutions at an unprecedented pace. This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors – labor shortage, increasing labor costs, the need for maximizing uptime, push for 24/7 machine availability and customers demanding shorter lead times.

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Motion Control Tips

JULY 20, 2023

This broad […] The post Kollmorgen shortens lead times for company’s most in-demand motion products appeared first on Motion Control Tips. Machine builders have always benefited from Kollmorgen’s wide range of standard product configurations, features and options.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

With automation, job shops can rely more on machines to reduce their reliance on scarce skilled labour. Capacity and lead times: Managing capacity and lead times is a constant balancing act for job shop manufacturers. Investing in technology, such as automation, enhances efficiency and reduces costs.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 15, 2025

While the end of 2024 suggested a growing focus on humanoid robotics and further advancements in AI, automation technologies have taken a backseat in current plans for Canadian manufacturers. He works with companies in robotics, automation, manufacturing, packaging and capital equipment on branding, marketing and search engine strategies.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 27, 2025

Triangle Tool is committed to modern manufacturing with automation and lights-out production, and strengthened capabilities through partnerships with Sodick and investments in advanced machinery from Okuma, Roeders and Haas. We’re also introducing IoT monitoring systems for real-time insights into machine performance.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Manufacturers simply can’t staff positions to meet their production demands, and many can’t turn to traditional automation, which is too expensive and complex, especially for small and midsized businesses,” says Joe Campbell , senior manager of applications development and strategic marketing at Universal Robots. www.universal-robots.com.

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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. “What is the definition of automation?” “Here’s an analogy. .

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Moreover, Kaishan’s strategic focus on market-oriented innovations enabled the company to develop critical technologies and unique manufacturing techniques, incorporating digitalization and automation across its production lines.

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The Fabricator

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

BBQGUYS uses sales and lead time forecasting that relies on artificial intelligence, including some advanced machine learning algorithms. The resulting intelligence helps streamline its inventory and make the most out of its sheet metal fabrication automation.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

For the metalworking industry, AI isn’t just about automation — it’s about giving workers the tools they need to excel. Elevating the Industry With AI handling real-time tasks and simplifying software, workers can focus on innovation and safety, boosting productivity and job satisfaction.

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iBASEt

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By enabling companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics to overcome production challenges, reduce lead times, and achieve first-time quality, Solumina is helping to set a new standard in operational excellence.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Are you getting the best unit price and lead time for your mass-moulded PP, PC, ABS and technical polymer components? 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?

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

CNC technology may seem complex, but modern advancements have made these systems more user-friendly, with intuitive controls, conversational programming, automation features, tool probes and parts probes that reduce the possibility of errors and simplify operations. One such machine is the FlexCNC.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2025

known for its automated toolmaking systems, recently announced a software update to deliver performance enhancements to benefit its customers. The technology offers a variety of benefits to transform toolmaking in terms of increasing production capacity as well as reducing lead times. Source | MMT Staff Mantle Inc.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 16, 2023

for the Americas,” said Sami Atiya, president of ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation. “As Our expanded facility will help us to better serve customers in the US and across the Americas, giving them access to innovative automated solutions.” for the Americas, streamlining the delivery process and reducing lead times.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 5, 2024

Source | System 3R System 3R highlights its WorkPartner 1+ (WPT 1+) for manufacturers in need of flexible automation. The modular automation system is suited for moldmaking needs such as milling, EDM and laser micromachining applications. The company says these systems shorten lead times and maximize ROI.

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Design World

JULY 29, 2022

Manufacturers of sophisticated laboratory equipment, medical devices, semiconductors, and other automation applications will find these high-precision ball screws a valued solution to their small-scale linear motion needs.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 1, 2025

How has having offshore partners influenced your operations, particularly regarding lead times and cost-effectiveness? Advanced software and high-speed machining techniques significantly reduce lead times. We use various tools to help automate and make better decisions on design and production. Heusser, Jr.:

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 31, 2025

Elexon has invested in advanced technologies, including integrated inventory management, advanced soldering processes, and next-generation automated optical inspection systems. Were even looking into integrating other forms of automation. Everyones talking about AI, which is challenging in our field, but its something were exploring.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The top and back view of Gosiger’s proprietary Automation Within Reach Load & Go CNC machine tending solution for mills. Automation is nothing new to high-volume, high-revenue machine shops. Yet companies of every type and size are delving into automation – with good reason. Automation mitigates labor issues.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

SupplyPoints industrial vending machines bring advanced automation and data integration to the shop floor. These systems eliminate the guesswork in tool availability, prevent misuse or misplacement, and enable real-time inventory tracking.

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Automation Mag

JULY 21, 2023

Manufacturing investments include enhanced production line automation, updated equipment and infrastructure, optimized plant workflows, advanced manufacturing analytics systems, and an ongoing commitment to rigorous lean production processes that drive quality and eliminate waste.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

AUAR’s pop-up factories combine robotics with software to automate the design and construction process. Source: AUAR Automated Architecture, or AUAR, yesterday said it is shipping two of its Micro-Factories, which feature ABB robotic arms, to the U.S. This is the Bristol, U.K.-based Register now.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 13, 2025

Bringing passivation in house (and potentially other steps in the future) gives the implant manufacturer greater control over its process, which in turn can mean faster lead times as well. One of the company’s machining cells was in the process of being automated for unattended and lights-out postprocessing of spine implants.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

According to the blog post “8 Key Takeaways from IMTS 2022” : The automation theme pushed into new territories such as automated in-process inspection, “automated data solutions for quality control, and fully integrated production environments for complete part manufacturing that minimizes the need for human intervention at every turn.”.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Oqton , a software provider helping manufacturers increase innovation and efficiency by intelligently automating production, has entered into a partnership with DigiFabster , the California-based software as a service (SaaS) company, to deliver a novel e-commerce-enabling solution. Photo Credit: Getty Images.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JANUARY 16, 2025

Examples include lead times, cost savings, and supplier reliability. Adopt Technology Solutions : Utilize procurement software to automate processes, track orders, and manage supplier relationships. Implement Performance Metrics : Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement efficiency.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 11, 2022

If the year is 2022, there will be supply chain constraints and long lead times for furnishings and interiors. Assume your client is building a new house. At the moment, it consists of wooden slats and a frame in the ground.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The eight start-ups are: 3YOURMIND , Berlin, Germany—enables more agile manufacturing with a software suite that standardises, optimises and automates the entire process chain to enable on-demand part production. Software is designed to efficiently schedule and track manufacturing processes – from the initial order to the finished part.

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