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How robotics and automation can benefit from 3D printing, explains Replique

Robotics Business Review

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. Source: Replique.

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Automated Toolmaking System for Reducing Lead Times and Cost

Mold Making Technology

Source | Mantle Mantle’s automated toolmaking system combines CNC machining, advanced 3D printing, industry-standard tool steels and advanced software to streamline moldmaking, creating precision tooling with the accuracy, surface finish and durability demanded for tooling.

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Modular motors and gearboxes make product development simple

Robotics Business Review

To beat the competition, engineers must shrink development times, optimize product performance and traverse an ever-growing number of supply chain issues. This has made it a challenge to source parts for physical prototyping especially electric motor and motion systems. These motion systems are not limited to physical prototyping.

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The automation agenda: Unlocking potential and building resilience

Automation Mag

As a result, businesses are taking action to rebalance operations closer to home, localizing sourcing and production, to reduce risk and cost. For example, automated machines streamline operations resulting in greater outputs in less time than traditional methods. Automation also benefits workers.

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Moldmakers Help Drive Innovation in Medical Device Manufacturing

Mold Making Technology

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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Fluke Reliability Predictions 2025 

Gary Mintchell

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. This includes reshoring operations, exploring alternative suppliers outside regions more susceptible to disruption, and adopting dual-source strategies for critical equipment.

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Automation is for Everyone

Modern Machine Shop

“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.