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New Optimization Service to Help Manufacturers Quickly Reduce Cycle Time

Fabricating & Metal Work

Realtime Robotics’ innovative optimization service was recently used by  Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles  in Hanover, Germany, in a proof-of-concept project for electric vehicle manufacturing. Customers need only send Realtime their simulation CAD file for the bottlenecked cells. Buzz vehicle line.

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Cloud-based Technologies Can Drive the Future of Europe’s Automotive Industry

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In July 2021, the German Association of the Automotive Industry, known as Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), cut its forecast for production growth from 13 percent to 3 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions, including a shortage of semiconductors. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs.

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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. Efficiency is critical for businesses to remain competitive, so these bottlenecks can be extremely damaging. There is a potential solution, however: additive manufacturing. Industry 4.0

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Rockwell Automation Signs Agreement to Acquire Clearpath Robotics.

Gary Mintchell

Ash Sharma, senior research director for robotics and warehouse automation at market intelligence firm Interact Analysis, says, “Our research shows that the market for AMRs in manufacturing will grow 30% annually, for the next five years, to hit a market size of $6.2 appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. billion by 2027.”

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From Europe to Asia: Global Trends, Supply Chains and the Role of Used Industrial Robots

i4.0 today

Pandemic-induced supply chain bottlenecks for established manufacturers are leading to a slow clearing of full order books – one of the reasons why Chinese robot manufacturers are in higher demand than ever before. The automotive industry remains a major consumer of industrial robots, with Germany standing out.

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TheoremXR (2023.2) Driving Innovation in Engineering and Manufacturing

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Theorem’s suite of Extended Reality (XR) products is constantly advancing to meet the demands of our valued customers and the ever-evolving world of engineering and manufacturing with spatial computing. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News The post TheoremXR (2023.2)

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Next Generation Secure and High-quality Aluminum Threading

Fabricating & Metal Work

Threading is often the last operation in a component, and the last thing manufacturers want is for the tap to break. In a production process, tapping can be a bottleneck, and increased productivity is often a demand. With the new straight flute tap and forming tap, manufacturers can increase productivity and reduce cost per part.

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