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ABB Launches Five Axis Delta Robot Fastest for Lightweight Product Picking, Packing & Re-orientation

i4.0 today

Responding to the rise in e-commerce and growing demand for shelf ready packaged goods, the IRB 365 has been developed for applications including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods, where production line speed and adaptability are essential.

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Combining Regional Production and Supply with Digital Maturity Boosts Resiliency, Accenture Report Shows

Dinesh Mishra

According to the report, leaders are prioritizing proximity-based hubs that concentrate production facilities and sales within the same region to streamline logistics, improve inventory management, and accelerate response to market demand. Companies must also increase their digital maturity.

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

Or labor market mismatches can cause operational concerns —for instance, if transport companies can’t find enough people who want to drive trucks to deliver goods. Here’s an example from the automotive industry. years, on average. Changes in the environment and global economy have increased the frequency and magnitude of these shocks.

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Additive manufacturing: trends and opportunities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Automotive businesses have adopted AM for rapid prototyping and parts manufacturing, expediting the design process. And consumer goods companies have leveraged AM to offer unique and customisable products, differentiating themselves in crowded marketplaces. However, it’s not just about size.

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Back In Action: An MCMT Special

Dinesh Mishra

India is among the world’s biggest metal-cutting machine tools markets, with sectors like automotive, general engineering, energy, and aerospace being the major demand drivers. The slightest deviations in the shape, size, position, or surface texture of these components can impact the functionality and safety of the powertrain.

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

While these two trends are common across many industries, perhaps nowhere are they more pronounced than in the automotive industry. Beyond the automotive industry, even the most basic household appliances are now wireless and connected. New companies may have limited resources and expertise necessary to overcome hurdles that may arise.