Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A new survey of over 500 fabricators found that more than 90 percent struggle with production bottlenecks, with 85 percent saying material handling and bending are the primary sources of gridlock. MC Machinery surveyed fabricators via an anonymous online survey between September 3rd and September 18th.

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Bottleneck Sourcing Automation 52

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As lines scale, larger digital twins require more computational power, risking bottlenecks. A system-level perspective, including interoperability across machines, can solve these issues, but requires collaboration for system-level testing.

Automation 119

Automation Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck Beverage 119

The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A new MC Machinery survey of more than 500 metal fabricators found that more than 90% struggle with production bottlenecks, with 85% saying material handling and bending are the primary sources of gridlock.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 8, 2023

was experiencing a bottleneck problem in its packaging department that threatened its lead times. Situation Metal fabrication company Penn Sheet Metal, Allentown, Pa., Manual stretch wrapping of its pallet loads of architectural and roofing components and custom decorative products took.

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Bottleneck Lead Time Automation 59

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 4, 2025

Training such generalizable models for robotics is bottlenecked by an inability to collect diverse, high-quality data in the real world, asserted the NYU researchers. One way to address this bottleneck is to create tools combining scalable, intuitive data-collection interfaces with cheap, accessible sensors, they said.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The system analyzes a customer’s existing digital twin , identifying bottleneck areas and recommending improvements based on desired parameters. Optimization can do all of this without interfering with ongoing production efforts, said Realtime Robotics.

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Robotics Robotics Cycle time Bottleneck 105

Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Industry research shows that by 2023, 30% of manufacturers will enhance their shop floor digital twin with real-time signal transponder data, leading to an 80% reduction in logistic bottlenecks in shop floor and storage areas – Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2021.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Helping fabricators eliminate production bottlenecks in downstream operations is the focus of MC Machinery’s newest FABTECH-revealed equipment and technology, including the FastBEND cell. The robotic cell features the Acieta FastBEND robotic solution and MC Machinery’s Diamond BB Series of electric press brakes.

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Robotics Robotics Bottleneck Automation 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 3, 2024

Answering questions along those lines starts the conversation around how we identify bottlenecks so that we can eliminate processes that are not creating a profit. As you pinpoint these bottlenecks, you’ll start to view them as areas of potential. The real questions are: “ Where are you always busy?”

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E&T

DECEMBER 15, 2023

National Grid has said 175 clean energy projects will have their connections to the grid sped up with a £90m upgrade to a major “bottleneck” on the network.

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Bottleneck 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 13, 2025

Smooth Workflow: Proper scheduling creates a better workflow, minimizing bottlenecks and ensuring that each stage of the manufacturing process runs smoothly. An idle machine in a busy shop can severely interrupt a shop’s ability to produce and meet deliveries efficiently. This leads to fewer production issues and less rework.

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Bottleneck Sourcing Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

• CAM Assist Cycle Time Estimator, a new solution from CloudNC, uses AI to accelerate how quickly machinists can estimate new work will take - a bottleneck in any machine shop • By automating the estimation process for multiple parts simultaneously, Cycle Time Estimator allows CAM Assist users to turn around estimates for 3+2 axis parts up to 20 times (..)

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Bottleneck Cycle time Automation 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We can set up saws exactly where they need to be, reducing wasted movement and ensuring maximum production speed.

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Robotics Robotics Freight Manufacturing 95

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JANUARY 16, 2025

Actionable Steps : Assess Current Procurement Processes: Systematically identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in your procurement cycle. If youve noticed your supply chain encountering frequent bottlenecks, missed deliveries, and inaccurate fulfillment, following the steps outlined in this blog can help you to get back on the right track.

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Control.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Inside the walls of a manufacturing or storage facility, AI is used heavily to prevent shortages and bottlenecks. Learn about the algorithms used within various warehouse applications.

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Bottleneck Manufacturing 105

Plastics Today

AUGUST 4, 2022

Mold makers with open capacity can easily connect with peers experiencing production bottlenecks.

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Bottleneck 110

Robotics Automation News

MARCH 23, 2023

Smart Robotics says the system is designed to improve warehouse delivery speed by removing one of the biggest bottlenecks – manual palletizing of mixed products or stock-keeping units (SKUs). By using warehouse automation, […]

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Robotics Robotics Bottleneck Automation 119

The Guardian Manufacturing

JULY 25, 2022

Supply bottlenecks, cost pressures and softer demand hit British industry Growth in UK factories’ order books and output has slowed to its weakest in 18 months as cost pressures, supply bottlenecks and softer demand hit British industry.

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Bottleneck Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Control.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Realtime Robotics has partnered with HLS Engineering Group to enhance automation cell optimization, aiming to eliminate production bottlenecks and reduce cycle times within a matter of weeks.

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Bottleneck Robotics Robotics Cycle time 105

iBASEt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

They show how shared data identifiers like CAD ID and Characteristic ID keep information connected across stages, removing bottlenecks and lowering delays. Departmental Involvement – Acting as liaisons, Tiger Team members work within their departments to demonstrate MBE in action.

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Compliance Function Bottleneck Aerospace 104

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

But a critical bottleneck remains: data quality. For roboticists, one challenge towers above all others: generalization – the ability to create machines that can adapt to any environment or condition. To improve, robots need to encounter scenarios that push the boundaries of their capabilities, operating at the edge of their mastery.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This new relationship expands the Fanuc system’s capabilities by enabling the automation of manual gauging processes, helping manufacturers eliminate bottlenecks and improve productivity. New Scale Robotics has formed a new partnership with Fanuc Americas as an Authorized Systems Integrator.

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Robotics Robotics Automation Bottleneck 111

The Fabricator

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A sheet metal hem looks simple enough, but it also can contribute to bottlenecks in the press brake department. A good press brake tooling strategy should prevent this.

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Bottleneck 93

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 10, 2023

You have been trying to point out bottlenecks to production on your machine. The video analytics point out the bottleneck. Use cases: Manage work area or assembly line—real-time feedback, identify bottlenecks, performance reports by shift/day, remote visibility-ideal for managing off shifts. Vindicated. Proof in the data.

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Bottleneck Assembly Line Cycle time Robotics 130

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

“CynLr’s concept of a universal factory will simplify and eliminate the minimum order quantity bottleneck for manufacturing,” said Sridhar Rampalli, managing partner at Pavestone Capital. This is the significant technological bottleneck that the team at CynLr is solving, paving the way for long-overdue evolution in automation.

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Robotics Robotics Bottleneck Sourcing 64

Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As lines scale, larger digital twins require more computational power, risking bottlenecks. A system-level perspective, including interoperability across machines, can solve these issues but requires collaboration for system-level testing.

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Automation Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck Beverage 72

Robotics Automation News

MAY 15, 2023

nTopology, the developer of generative design software for engineering, and EOS, an industrial 3D printing company, are developing a new “Implicit Interop” capability, solving what they see as “a major bottleneck in the additive manufacturing workflow”.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

AUGUST 23, 2022

Higher costs, weaker demand and bottlenecks sink manufacturing output to lowest level since start of pandemic Britain’s factories are bearing the brunt of the slowdown in the economy as higher costs, weaker demand and supply bottlenecks combine to send output plunging.

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Bottleneck Manufacturing 88

Plastics News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

While there may still be many plastics processors that continue to experience bottlenecks in the supply chain, a growing number of manufacturers now find themselves struggling with just the opposite problem — oversupply and lagging demand.

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MRPEasy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It is a manufacturing KPI used to measure the efficiency of specific production processes and to discover and eliminate bottlenecks. Cycle time is the time it takes to complete a single manufacturing operation. What is cycle time?

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

labor can be a major bottleneck. TGW Logistics’ PickCenter can help alleviate this bottleneck in the automation process. The programming of robots is another barrier to adoption. Many robots require robotic engineers to program, and with only 132,000 robotic engineers in the U.S.,

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 27, 2023

You have been trying to point out bottlenecks to production on your machine. The video analytics point out the bottleneck. You are an operator on a production line. Then engineers install streaming video pointing not just at a specific point on you or the machine but with wide enough scope to see the larger process. Vindicated.

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Bottleneck Assembly Line Cycle time Manufacturing 100

Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 7, 2023

I wonder in your organization where the bottleneck to getting necessary systems implemented resides? Surprisingly many times the problem lies in the CISO organization. They get caught up in pilot purgatory without rolling out solutions in a timely manner. I hope not with you. And if identified, what all can you do to pop that clog?

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Automation Manufacturing Bottleneck 147

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 23, 2025

NetSuite planning tools optimise resource allocation and scheduling to prevent bottlenecks. Moreover, as businesses grow, NetSuite scales to enable expansion without revenue bottlenecks. Mikkelsen said NetSuite has many benefits to assist efficiency with production planning, scheduling and waste minimisation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Addressing production bottlenecks Bottlenecks can severely disrupt production flow and impact overall efficiency in Australian manufacturing. To address this issue, Australian job shop manufacturers must find bottlenecks and resolve them quickly to sustain efficiency. This might involve cross-training workers.

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Manufacturing Lead Time Bottleneck Lean manufacturing 58

Robotics Automation News

MAY 17, 2023

These reports provide a comprehensive view of how resources are allocated across different projects, enabling managers to identify potential bottlenecks, forecast resource needs, and plan more effectively. Resource reports are valuable for project managers who want to optimize their team’s productivity and drive results.

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Bottleneck 98

Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Now that the global supply chain bottlenecks have eased recently, B&R wants to meet the high customer demand for automation solutions as quickly as possible. The ABB Group is expanding production at B&R, its global center for machine and factory automation based in Eggelsberg, Austria.

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Bottleneck Automation Supply Chain Manufacturing 98