Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Source: Realtime Robotics Manufacturing can benefit from increasingly intelligent robots as much as any other industry. “For example, at the design stage, our optimization solution quickly finds the lowest cycle time on highly complex multi-robot cells with tight space such as spot welding for automotive framing.”

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 20, 2025

Source: CAE Services Groupe Plastivaloire specializes in large, complex single- and two-shot molds for a variety of parts, primarily in automotive, molding components as large as bumpers and as small as air-duct actuators. Resins processed include TPO, HDPE, ABS, nylon and PP, including glass-filled materials.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

From there, the motion planning in single robot cells as well as multirobot cells can be automatically optimized for cycle time. Our customers will benefit by optimizing cycle time to improve production efficiency and reducing the amount of engineering efforts required for equipment design.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 31, 2025

This enables precise joining of delicate components, making it ideal for applications in the electronics, medical devices and automotive industries. The new feeder uses the weld cables to transmit voltage data to the Warrior series of power sources (400i, 500i or 750i) outfitted with the required ECHO upgrade kit. and weighs 40.5

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 20, 2025

ProPlastics was experiencing a lack of real-time production visibility, and it was wasting time and risking quality. Investment in an advanced monitoring system has saved time, ensured quality and improved quoting. " Smart Mold Identification At the heart of this system is an automatic tool identification technology. .

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Lincoln Electric® (Cleveland, OH) announces the latest evolution of the HyperFill® Twin-Wire Welding Solution with expansion of the new HyperFill® RA for increased travel speeds, improved cycle times and added throughput for automated welding. Deliver improved cycle times and throughput in automated welding. “On

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

Source: Epson Epson America Inc. Epson details more SCARA robot features Epson Robots said its GX-B Series offers fast cycle times, with no ringing or overshoot when operated within specifications. The market research firm cited increased demand from the automotive and chemical industries as short-term growth factors.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 20, 2024

Source: Pilot Precision Products Pilot Precision Products is demonstrating its mini motorized slotter on a Tsugami M08 turning center with Y-axis. Applications include automotive, firearms, power transmission components, marine and defense. The slotter is available for purchase for use on Tsugami Swiss racks.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Source (All images) | Molded Precision Components and MPC Advanced Machining Who is MPC Advanced Machining? This team is involved in the design, development and maintenance of high-precision molds, including multi-cavity and complex molds used in various industries such as automotive, medical and consumer goods.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: Monaghan Tooling Group Monaghan Tooling Group ’s Diatool can create custom reaming solutions that combine multiple reamers into a single tool, eliminating tool changes and reducing cycle times. Diatool’s custom, three-step monoblock reamer consolidates these into a single tool, eliminating two tool changes.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Lincoln Electric ® is excited to announce the latest evolution of the HyperFill ® Twin-Wire Welding Solution with expansion of the new HyperFill RA for increased travel speeds, improved cycle times and added throughput for automated welding. Deliver improved cycle times and throughput in automated welding. “On

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

Source: GrayMatter Robotics Like businesses in other industries, U.S. GrayMatter said its proprietary GMR-AI technology enables robots to self-program and adapt to high-mix, high-variability manufacturing environments, providing consistent quality and reducing cycle times. The Carson, Calif.-based

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 11, 2025

Source | EOS EOS ’ industrial 3D printing features metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology for optimizing the production process of injection molded plastic parts. Metal AM improved production by reducing the cooling time of the application by 60% while also preventing part deformation.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

But what if there was a way to eliminate a major source of inaccuracy altogether? The positioning of spindles and turrets allows for simultaneous machining with the motorized milling spindle and both turrets with no risk of collision, which can reduce cycle times. MTC does exactly that. Mazak Corp.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 8, 2025

Source: Sandvik Coromant Sandvik Coromant’s CoroDrill DE10 is a second-generation exchangeable-tip drill engineered for high-volume drilling across all materials. In addition, both tool inventory and cycle times can be significantly reduced, as CoroDrill DE10 eliminates the need for a pilot hole to guide the drill into place.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Source: Renishaw Inc. Key applications transmission components for automotive and landing gear for aerospace, among others. The result is reduced cycle times, improved productivity and increased throughput. Renishaw Inc. It is said to be a fast, highly repeatable and versatile gage designed for shopfloor use.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Source: Invent Automation Automotive manufacturing has long benefited from the thoughtful deployment of robotics and automation, and for good reason. As a result, industrial automation technologies can add tremendous value to original equipment manufacturers and automotive parts suppliers alike in many ways.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 30, 2025

Source | Virtual.Mold.Design Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is the process of designing parts, components or products for ease of manufacturing to make a better product at a lower cost. Source | Stock, Copilot molding), design, material, environment and compliance/testing.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 6, 2023

Compared with the conventional machining approach using two tools (one for roughing and chamfering, one for finishing), the CERATIZIT solution reduces tool changes down to one, shortening the cycle time by at least 20 percent. The shorter cycle time saves around 25 seconds on a component with 12 holes.”

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2022

With sustainability becoming the overarching theme across industries, focus on electric vehicles (EV), hydrogen fuel cells, and renewable energy sources is growing,” said Ram Ravi, Industry Principal at Frost & Sullivan. For further information on this analysis, please click here .

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i4.0 today

APRIL 24, 2023

Specialising in manufacturing premium automotive, aerospace, industrial marine and medical components in a variety of materials, the Alton-based moulding firm prides itself on running a lean, resilient, high-volume production operation. D&G’s skilled operative and tool setter Graeme has observed 20 second cycle times reduce to 12.5

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Connected to both the compact IntElect automotive exhibit, as well as the multi-component IntElect Multi machine, the modular myConnect platform provides the tools to constantly monitor machine parameters and production data, from anywhere. Manufacturing an automotive gear stick cover, the cell features a synchronised conveyor belt.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Recent advancements transforming efficiency and precision include: High-Speed Machining : CNC machines with HSM capabilities deliver faster cutting speeds and tighter tolerances, significantly reducing cycle times. Customization : Increasing preference for bespoke solutions in aerospace, medical, and automotive industries.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 20, 2023

Department of Defense are accelerating the use of additive manufacturing to reduce long lead cycle times and to produce large volumes of complex parts for advanced weapons systems. Air Force and U.S. Only 20%-40% of titanium powder used in additive manufacturing ends up in fabricated parts.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 3, 2025

Digital technology is advancing and finding its place in the manufacturing industry, ultimately providing benefits in the physical world from shorter cycle times and reduced downtime to improved part quality and lower energy consumption. Digital Technologies AI, AR/VR and digital twins were all prominent across the show floor.

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i4.0 today

MAY 9, 2024

Simulating various driving scenarios To address these additional requirements in the EOL and PTI process, Dürr and Rohde & Schwarz initiated a joint project incorporating Dürr’s patented x-road curve multi-function roll test stand, Rohde & Schwarz’ new RadEsT radar target simulator and the open-source simulation platform CARLA.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: Mazak North America Mazak will highlight its range of machine tool technology and automation designed to boosts job shop production and profitability during its three-day “Discover More With Mazak” event from May 6-8, at its Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Ill.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Mats Wennmo , Global Automotive Transmission Manager at the metal cutting specialist Sandvik Coromant , explains why power skiving is crucial for competitive manufacturing. Multi-task machines can eliminate machining processes and their associated time and cost, and also improve part quality.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 14, 2024

Source (All Images) | Ewikon Hot runner solutions manufacturer Ewikon highlights a nozzle range for vertical multi-gating as well as solutions for process monitoring and cold runner solutions for the efficient processing of liquid silicone rubber (LSR). Smart Control mounted on a mold.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

There have been smaller applications like a small assembly press in automotive, but now it’s into large applications like a large stamping press. It’s a single-cable solution that’s really valuable for processes like packaging and automotive assembly,” says Fadool, “where every inch of space is at a premium.”

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Source | Atomic Industries Atomic Industries , based in Warren, Michigan, already has over a dozen customers embracing Atomic’s mission to use cutting-edge digital manufacturing tools to make the best molds possible — faster and more inexpensively. It starts with AI-designed molds with features optimized for each part.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Being shown for the first time at K 2022, the new Branson GLX-1 laser welder is an efficient, highly automated, connected system that maximizes efficiency and optimizes equipment effectiveness. mm and an adjustable laser power source height. Branson GL-300. Branson GSX-E1 Ultrasonic Welding Platform. Branson GPX.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

Some welding power sources offer technology that allows welders to simply input the wire size and material thickness, and the machine will suggest recommended parameters for the application. Large gaps between the parts may also require double weld passes, adding to cycle times. 5.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts). Source | Westec Plastics Corp.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In the recent years, we have witnessed the Automotive sector move from IC Engines to the EV which posed challenges to the machine tool sector and it heartening to see that Indian machine tool manufacturers have been successful in building machines required for this transition. Their secure hold maximizes safety and protects the machines.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2023

The American Gear Manufacturers Association’s (AGMA) Motion + Power Technology Expo brings together in one place the latest advancements in gearing and all three power transmission sources: mechanical power, fluid power and electrical power. It’s really been beneficial for Wisconsin Gear. Based in the U.S., Reasontek Corp.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 27, 2024

“I'm getting emails about shops closing up and liquidating their assets, meaning their customers need to find new sources.” These features have reduced cycle times on some parts, and the bar feeder enables more unattended machining. “I see it every day,” he says.

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