i4.0 today

JANUARY 11, 2023

Engineered specifically for high volume packaging, medical and automotive applications requiring the highest processing precision in the fastest cycle time, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is accelerating its global expansion of the IntElect platform.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 9, 2024

EPTAM Precision Plastics has relied on machine monitoring and benchmarking from Datanomix for years, using it during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic to optimize production and meet rising demand for semiconductor parts.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

9D LADAR’s on-board scale reference system delivers unparalleled 2D and 3D accuracies of just 6 µm/m providing comparable accuracies to benchmark accuracy large volume CMMs. High-density raster scanning delivers up to 50 lines/second, with 0.1 mm line spacing. Dynamic 9D LADAR’s compact design, weighing just 10.4 www.apimetrology.com.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 15, 2023

Designed for thin-walled packaging applications, including food packaging with IML, UK Packaging Expert Ashlee Gough witnessed the unveiling at K 2022, when the PAC-E exhibit repeatably manufactured in a sub 2-second cycle time, 2,100+ HDPE beverage caps per minute, with an energy consumption of 0.32kWh/kg.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 24, 2023

Theoretical energy comparisons followed by a tool trial at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s Academy in Daventry gave David a ballpark 75 percent reduction in energy use when benchmarked against the hydraulic machine being retired. “ Additionally, as a result of the IntElect’s parallel movements, cycle times were on average 15 percent faster.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

From connections opportunities (conferences, plant tours, virtual roundtables), to benchmarking data and workforce development at all levels of organization, AMBA continues to advocate for U.S. With over 50 years of experience, AMBA has been dedicated to supporting its members with the resources needed to remain competitive in the U.S.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The AX-816 controller’s capability to coordinate multiple robots simultaneously further streamlined the assembly process, reducing cycle times and enhancing overall productivity. The ease of programming and the remote connectivity features of the AX-816 controller were particularly beneficial. www.delta-emea.com. Today Magazine.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 15, 2022

FANUC robots are a benchmark in the automotive industry. This essentially cut the cost, floor area and cycle times for Sertec by delivering two cells instead of three.”. This process used to take around eight seconds per stud adding on time for loading, unloading, re-positioning the part and waiting for the machine.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 19, 2024

We aim to further catalyze a manufacturing revolution, empowering Indian enterprises to not just meet but exceed global benchmarks, thereby contributing substantially to the vision of a Make-in-India initiative.”, said Mr. Aveen Padmaprabha, Head of Industrial Quality Solutions (IQS) at Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore) Pvt.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 19, 2023

Knowing that highly dynamic movements can help to shorten the cycle time and increase component quality, Nigel Flowers, Managing Director of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK examines the drive options and their respective performance, operational flexibility, environmental credentials and machinery longevity.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

These tools become the benchmark for the entire industry. The introduction of innovative tool geometries and coating types from Gühring has resulted in lesser cycle times, reduction in the number of tools, and lower cost per component which have aided customers in achieving better output from their existing production set-ups.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

Osak adds that in the automotive sector, the consistent repeatability of SCARA robots enable them to excel at inspection and testing, guaranteeing that every part meets and often surpasses stringent quality benchmarks. A 7th axis is a linear transfer system for moving robots along another linear axis.

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Factory Worx

MAY 19, 2022

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is the go-to metric for food manufacturing facilities to recognise losses and benchmarking advancement toward improving throughput performance. It's used to figure out what percentage of manufacturing time is productive. How does OEE Help in the Food Manufacturing Industry?

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 18, 2023

The easy to program — or no programming required — offer cost-effective solutions to your shop’s labor challenges. Cobots Set New Benchmark with Heavier Payloads, Longer Reach The GoFa cobots are Cat 3/PLd safety certified for close collaboration with human workers.

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iBASEt

APRIL 26, 2023

Metrics establish benchmarks and goals for improvement for the following year. This type of closed-loop quality system is essential to achieving higher levels of quality while improving cycle time and assuring regulatory compliance with AS9100 standards. companies, but also against foreign competitors.

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Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This enables the group to enhance its sustainability efforts by benchmarking energy usage and making informed decisions to opti mize consumption • Digital Factory and Process Optimization: The transition to a digital factory setup is another sustainability effort by the group.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

They’re also the benchmarks required by the medical, energy, semiconductor, aerospace, mold and die, and processing industries to meet current and future market demands. Free-Form, Mold and Die Machining Cycle Times Cut With Multitasking Machine. Photo Credit: Mazak. Photo Credit: Fooke.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Created with the moldmaker in mind, the system enables automatic generation of intelligent conformal cooling channels that cling to the walls of the part that requires cooling for faster cycle times, better part quality and a more efficient cooling process. Photo Credit: Cimatron Cimatron is celebrating its 40th birthday.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For more than three decades, Techni Waterjet LLC (Charlotte, NC) has stood at the forefront of waterjet manufacturing and technology innovation, setting a benchmark for precision, quality, and unwavering dedication to their clients. A 1-meter (118”) single stroke of the feeding gripper ensures rapid cycle times between parts.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

With its heavy duty dual-column design and ball screw servo driven technology, the 320/523GA delivers the industry benchmark regarding both length and miter angle tolerances, and repeatability. The PC controls also allow for a wide range of programming, functionality, customer information, and virtually unlimited program storage.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2025

I see tremendous opportunities to further strengthen Bluefors as the benchmark for the industries that they serve.” The UR15 has a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s to reduce cycle times, increase productivity, and reduce costs across applications and industries. Bluefors founder Rob Blaauwgeers served as interim CEO.

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i4.0 today

MAY 15, 2025

Cell simulation can then be used to reduce cycling time and increase yield. Benchmarking IDTechEx’s report, “AI-Driven Battery Technology 2025-2035: Technology, Innovation and Opportunities”, benchmarks the readiness and necessity levels of machine learning approaches within the battery market.

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