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AI in Manufacturing: Transforming Efficiency, Sustainability, and Tomorrow

MEM

Supply Chain Optimization in Automotive Manufacturing In the automotive manufacturing sector, supply chain efficiency is paramount. AI is a key player in optimizing the entire supply chain. To enhance both, the industry is turning to collaborative robots, known as cobots. The result?

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ABB to Invest $280 million in Its European Robotics hub in Sweden

Fabricating & Metal Work

The new factory will feature autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a key component in transporting materials and products between the warehouse, assembly stations and assembly departments. Replacing the existing robotics facilities at the site, the new Campus is planned to open in late 2026.

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Release of utility e-bike prototype spearheads local LEV industry

AU Manufacturing

Zoomo partnered with Melbourne-based custom automotive designer, Skunk Machine, to design, develop and assemble the frame for the prototype. This would lead to increased costs and a significantly longer lead time. The frame‘s production relies on tube hydroforming. “We

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Make on-demand manufacturing easier and faster with RapidDirect

MEM

This may apply to clients who require bridging tooling while ramping up to high-volume production, who have experienced supply chain disruptions or whose demand for new or existing products is erratic or unexpected. How Does RapidDirect Affect Supply Chain? This is the best supply chain of the twenty-first century.

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Made in the USA - Season 2 Episode 6: Why, and How, Hardinge is Reshoring Machine Tool Production

Modern Machine Shop

Jeremy Michael, Global Director of Product Management : At that time we were building, I want to say 30 different machine models in Taiwan. I almost ran my car off the road, when you look at the supply chain, and be able to say, hey, each region, every country in the world today, we need to make sure that we secure our own interests.

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Norm Fasteners Celebrating 50 Years & Three Generations

Fastener News Desk

FND: With Norm Fasteners 15 logistics and sales centers located in 9 countries, how did this infrastructure help your clients keep production lines up and running during supply chain constraints during the pandemic? Prototyping and mass production services will also be offered through our additive manufacturing systems.

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Additive manufacturing: trends and opportunities

Manufacturer's Monthly

In healthcare, AM has been instrumental in producing personalised implants and prosthetics, leading to better patient outcomes. Automotive businesses have adopted AM for rapid prototyping and parts manufacturing, expediting the design process.