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MARCH 15, 2023

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has expanded its packaging injection moulding machine portfolio, unveiling three new fast-cycle packaging ranges in the last six months. in 2023 , the UK Plastics Packaging Goods Manufacturing industry is anticipated to return to growth, underpinned by ongoing product innovation in flexible packaging.

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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. Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing. High-density raster scanning delivers up to 50 lines/second, with 0.1 mm line spacing. www.apimetrology.com.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Robotics specialist FANUC has supported robot integrator DForce Engineering with the design and installation of two complete automation cells for aluminium underbody components for a prestigious automotive manufacturer. FANUC robots are a benchmark in the automotive industry. At the heart of each cell was a FANUC robot.

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Factory Worx

MAY 19, 2022

How does OEE Help in the Food Manufacturing Industry? 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.

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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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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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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

mold manufacturing industry. 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. mold manufacturing. At Booth 409 , learn how Engel’s e-mac slim edition (310 U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the specialized field of automated manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. The AX-816 controller’s capability to coordinate multiple robots simultaneously further streamlined the assembly process, reducing cycle times and enhancing overall productivity. a leading system integrator for complete automatic lines.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Gühring was the first tool manufacturer to be awarded the VW Group Award for outstanding performance as a supplier. The Indian machine tool industry will play a vital role in the manufacturing boost given by the central government through the “Make in India” and “ Atmanirbhar Bharat ” schemes. The Company’s Social Media presence.

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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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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

Besides precision, accuracy and faster speed, motion control customers in the manufacturing industry are looking for new solutions that offer greater safety, ease of integration, flexibility and reduction of waste. As manufacturing pushes the boundaries of speed and precision, SCARA robots are set to play an ever-increasing role,” he says. “In

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iBASEt

APRIL 26, 2023

The continuous improvement efforts in the plant range from information systems for paperless operations and data collection to improved clean manufacturing cells to the development of high-quality inspection systems. Process improvements are standardized in the manufacturing instructions.

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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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Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

One of the primary trends is the increase in domestic manufacturing capacity, the narrowing technology gap and a wider range of products. with a focus on digitization and smart manufacturing. Sustainability is becoming a key focus for the industry, with efforts to reduce waste and energy consumption in manufacturing processes.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Scytec DataXchange machine monitoring solution , available through North American manufacturing integrator Shop Floor Automations , is one such smart factory technology. According to the company, this makes it easy to define and adhere to manufacturing standards. Photo Credit: Shop Floor Automations. Photo Credit: R.E.R.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Part of the Sandvik Group, Cimatron provides toolmakers with an end-to-end solution for designing and manufacturing tools including molds, dies and electrodes, as well as programming any CNC and EDM machine for molds, dies, plates and discrete manufacturing. Photo Credit: Cimatron Cimatron is celebrating its 40th birthday. Find R.E.R.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 1, 2024

High-heat Casters and Wheels Excel in Demanding Environments Booth S-17200: Built to endure extreme temperatures, Hamilton’s high-heat casters and wheels excel in demanding environments such as autoclaves, powder coating systems, food manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries. Today, more than ever, sales processes are data driven.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Pavilions are dedicated to 3D/additive manufacturing; finishing; forming & fabricating; METALFORM; robotics & industrial automation; tube & pipe; welding; and welding automation. The SimTrans program works more powerfully than ever to allow enterprise control of distributive manufacturing between separate locations.

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MAY 15, 2025

Manufacturing parameter optimization and root-cause optimization can be used to optimize component design and cell structure for higher energy density and safety, while also increasing yield and quality of batteries. Cell simulation can then be used to reduce cycling time and increase yield.

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