Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A variety of industries — automotive, healthcare, food and beverages, and beyond — are leveraging innovative eco-friendly manufacturing solutions by harnessing sustainable materials. Additionally, using green coatings that enhance traditional materials without altering their composition.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Importance of Turning in Machining Turning is vital in numerous sectors, such as: Automotive: Creating engine components, transmission parts, and various fittings. This technology is essential for: Advanced Applications: Aerospace and automotive industries often require components with complex shapes that traditional lathes cannot achieve.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 22, 2022

feature an ergonomically designed, lightweight composite housing which reduces tool vibration and is thermal-insulated to prevent cold air transmission to the operator. The Dynastraight Series works on a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, copper, brass, plastic, fiberglass, composites, wood and more.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

Source: Kane Robotics Kane Robotics Inc. has combined artificial intelligence with visual sensors to enable its collaborative robot to automatically track and grind weld seams with high accuracy and speed. Kane Robotics cited the case of Paul Mueller Co. How is Kane Robotics’ approach different from others?

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

s (Clarence, NY) Dynastraight® Series of portable air-powered abrasive tools feature an ergonomically designed, lightweight composite housing which reduces tool vibration and is thermal-insulated to prevent cold air transmission to the operator. Dynabrade, Inc.’s Wheel conforms to the contour of the work surface.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The implementation of robotics provides accuracy and precise control for deburring and finishing processes, with products well suited to both small- and medium-sized manufacturers looking to lower production costs. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for advanced automation and precision control in robotic applications.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ultra Accuracy enables GoFa robots to address new industrial applications, claims ABB. Source: ABB Robotics ABB Robotics today launched Ultra Accuracy, a new feature for its GoFa collaborative robot line. The company said it enables more than 10 times greater path accuracy compared with other cobots on the market. “As

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In its quest to become a global leader for productivity solutions, WALTER Surface Technologies has recently launched a new service to expand on its automation and robotic solutions for industrial manufacturers. WALTER’s automation consulting services are now available.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

System integrators (SIs) serve as a valuable link between robot suppliers and automation end-users. At the same time, they offer a direct route-to-market for robot suppliers who may otherwise struggle to penetrate particular niche sectors. FANUC’s robots are known for being simple to install, easy to programme and user-friendly.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

Highlights included more options for printing bigger and smaller, printing electronics and composites, and a couple of open platforms to allow more material development for industry and researchers. Desktop Metal Introduces the All-New S-Max® Flex, a Robotic Additive Manufacturing 2.0

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The first in a series of robotic-driven Rapid Coating Process cells was presented during the Stellantis Factory Booster Day, held in Turin (Italy) on September 18. The modular system also allows maximum flexibility and productivity.

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AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 18, 2022

By printing high-strength, more accurate, and higher-performance parts, the FX20 can now meet the needs of the most demanding and regulated industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, and oil & gas.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 20, 2022

Carbon Revolution is now celebrating its 50,000th single-piece carbon fibre automotive wheel, designed to be fitted to the rear of a Corvette Z06. They can position robots in the optimal place to transfer them onto a conveyer, ensuring safety and efficiency than having a human operator handling a dangerous tool. Carbon fibre future.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Photo Credit: Walter Surface Technologies Walter Surface Technologies has recently launched a new service to expand on its automation and robotic solutions for industrial manufacturers. “Working with Walter has enabled our mutual end users to successfully execute projects thanks to solutions that were not available elsewhere.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As the automotive industry progresses towards fully autonomous self-driving cars, predicting where unseen obstacles like people or bicyclists may be or which trajectory they may be on has been a significant unsolved safety challenge,” said Gabriel René, CEO of VERSES. The research included visualizations of predicted vehicle trajectories.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Elsewhere, Ricardo will unveil its flexible battery module designed for low-volume performance automotive applications, while 2KM LTD is introducing its Paste Pro 3D PU Tooling Printing technology.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

GrayMatter Robotics provides artificial intelligence (AI)-driven software designed to enable robots to program themselves to perform surface finishing and surface prep operations for a wide variety of part sizes and shapes. Source: GrayMatter Robotics 1. EN has been used in the automotive industry for decades.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Advanced Tool Materials : High-performance coatings like diamond-like carbon (DLC) and ceramic composites enhance tool lifespan and machining accuracy. Automation and Robotics : Expertise in programming and maintaining robotic systems. Automation Integration : Expanding robotic machining cells for 24/7 production.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

Machining, Automation and Beyond Where the company’s previous 3D printers have already been adopted in many applications in the automotive, aerospace, defense and tooling spaces, UltiMaker sees the Factor 4 carrying this technology into more demanding applications. “The new factory floor will be far more flexible.”

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The SYNCREX 38/9 will cut an automotive guide plug in a real-world demonstration and be just one of several high-production technologies showcased in booth 1032. SYNCREX Series machines are built with High Damping Composite Casting (HDCC) bases for better rigidity, less thermal distortion, longer tool life and better surface finishes.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This year, the distinguished composites zone, in partnership with Composites UK, attracted high quality visitors and exhibitors proving itself as the go-to place for the UK’s leading composites sector. Here, high quality visitors and exhibitors were actively seeking the latest innovations in composite materials.

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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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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 24, 2024

The linear robot LRX 150 from KraussMaffei with EOT from ACH Solution allows an inline production with inspections, weight check and separation. These composites parts are manufactured using the FiberForm technology developed by KraussMaffei. Until now, they have mainly been used in the automotive industry.

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MEM

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Presenting the new high speed IntElect S 75 ton machine, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag also showcased its in-house automation prowess, presenting its handle&place SAM-C robot contained inside the production cell. The likes of which have been deployed by NASA robots to collect soil samples on Mars.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Advanced Materials and Precision: With the demand for complex parts and components made from advanced materials (like composites, ceramics, and high-strength alloys) increasing, machine tools are evolving to handle these materials with higher precision and efficiency. Training programs and certifications are becoming crucial in the industry.

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MAY 7, 2024

Advanced Engineering is supported by a range of industry partners, including the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Composites UK, Make UK, UKRI, UK Space Agency, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, GAMBICA, BARA and the Department for International Trade.

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ATS

JUNE 18, 2019

Already used for drug discovery, quantum computing can help identify new material compositions that will be stronger and lighter than those available today and do so far faster. Robotic tasks like handling, assembly and packing will be more highly optimized for faster cycle times and reduced error rates. Industry 4.0

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

The additive tooling matched identical carbon fiber-reinforced composite tooling in terms of dimensional control, vacuum integrity and true position hole location, while providing improved durability. It also reduced maintenance costs, tool costs (30-40%) and tooling lead times (20-30%).

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MEM

MAY 4, 2023

Cannon Group comprises over 30 companies and is recognized as a world leader in technologies, processing, and molds for polyurethanes (PU), epoxy, and urethane elastomers for the plastics and composites industries. Automotive OEMs need to reduce the total weight of vehicles while maintaining high levels of safety, performance, and aesthetics.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This year, at Chicago’s McCormick Place on September 11-14, Stäubli Robotics will draw attendees to Booth #B15021 (North Hall) for live demos and insights on robot-based automation solutions for overcoming the industry’s most pressing challenges. Stäubli offers a complete range of industrial robots for processing metal parts.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We are investigating plant-based plastic composites and materials that could produce compostable plastics. The aerospace and automotive industries will benefit from lighter, stronger materials, improving fuel efficiency and safety. Collectively, these breakthroughs will profoundly impact a wide range of sectors.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We are investigating plant-based plastic composites and materials that could produce compostable plastics. The aerospace and automotive industries will benefit from lighter, stronger materials, improving fuel efficiency and safety. Collectively, these breakthroughs will profoundly impact a wide range of sectors.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

In its 15th year, the show promises to be a must-attend for professionals across sectors including aerospace, automotive, composites and Industry 4.0, with over 400 exhibitors and 9,000 visitors anticipated. Additional support also comes from associations such as GAMBICA, BARA and the Department for Business and Trade.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

In its 15th year, the show promises to be a must-attend for professionals across sectors including aerospace, automotive, composites and Industry 4.0, with over 400 exhibitors and 9,000 visitors anticipated. Additional support also comes from associations such as GAMBICA, BARA and the Department for Business and Trade.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This has led to significant advances in energy storage materials, flexible electronics, advanced composites , additive manufacturing , and novel biomedical materials for prosthetic implants, drug release and mRNA vaccines just to name a few. In our experience, robotics complements our human expertise and input, rather than replacing it.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The year 2000 marked the beginning of significant advancements in automation and robotics within the CNC machine tool industry. A major trend has been the integration of CNC machines into automated production lines and robotic systems. The introduction of Industry 4.0 Here are some key challenges: • The rise of Industry 4.0,

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

According to the company, complex parts, especially for medical, aerospace and automotive industries, typically have intricate details that are “difficult to fill,” largely resulting from said trapped gas getting in the way inside the mold cavity. Modified Composition Enhances Stainless Steel Capabilities. " x 20.1"

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