Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Credit: Adobe Stock As global supply chains and e-commerce rapidly evolve, the modern warehouse stands as the cornerstone of efficient operations. Warehouses are under more pressure than ever before to optimize their operations and meet the ever-increasing demands of their customers.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Photo credit: Expand Machinery (left), Stäubli Corp. Space-Saving Five-Axis Provides Productive Mold Machining Photo credit: Grob Systems The G150 five-axis universal machining center from Grob Systems Inc. is a small but mighty innovation targeting moldmaking applications. Photo credit: YCM Technology (USA) Inc.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Photo Credit, clockwise, from top left: MC Machinery, Heidenhain, Fastems and Hardinge. CNC Automation Applications Integrate AGVs, AMRs for Intelligent Control in the Mold Shop. Photo Credit: Fastems LLC. Photo Credit: Fastheat by Spark Industries. unloading and palletizing in low-to-high volume applications.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2024

Photo Credit (clockwise): Gunther Hot Runner Systems Inc., The highlighted companies and pieces found below provide a brief glimpse into the intelligent products/services that are targeting mold and die applications. PCS Company, Globeius Inc. Never seen some of these before? Follow each title link for the full product post.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 3, 2024

Photo Credit: West Ohio Tool Co. For those moldmakers machining ferrous metals, hardened steels and superalloys, custom PCD, CBN and carbide tooling from West Ohio Tool Co. In actual applications, West Ohio Tool says the EdgeX4 provides performance equal to or better than conventional tooling, but at a lower cost per hole.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Photo Credit: Kuka Robotics Corporation. Designed to decrease the apprehension some manufacturers might face during their initial foray into robotic automation, the new Kuka Robot Guide makes the process fast and easy to apply the right automation to specific application needs.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 9, 2024

Photo Credit: ABB Inc. Wizard Easy Programming uses a graphical, no-code, drag-and-drop programming approach designed to simplify the development of robot applications. Wizard Easy Programming uses a graphical, no-code, drag-and-drop programming approach designed to simplify the development of robot applications.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Photo credit, from top left, clockwise: Greenleaf Corp., Finding the right equipment for your application can be difficult, so MoldMaking Technology is here to help relieve the pressure of endless browsing or to just enlighten you with something you might have missed. Photo Credit: Greenleaf Corp. Photo Credit: PCS Company.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Photo credit, from top left, clockwise: Greenleaf Corp., Finding the right equipment for your application can be difficult, so MoldMaking Technology is here to help relieve the pressure of endless browsing or to just enlighten you with something you might have missed. Photo Credit: Greenleaf Corp. Photo Credit: PCS Company.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 20, 2024

“By adding high-performance compute hardware to our control systems, as well as investing in targeted upgrades to our software stacks, we are investing to establish UR and MiR as the preferred robotics platforms for developing and deploying AI applications.” “We Teradyne has experience with quality and reliability.”

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

PTC’s manufacturing customers rely on field service management for product performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability expansion. Strong synergies between PTC and ServiceMax’s manufacturing customers and product portfolios.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 21, 2023

Photo Credit: Fisher Barton Fisher Barton has begun the design and construction of a new industrial building and site development for subsidiary Accurate Specialties ’ Turning Center of Excellence. ASI), a division of Fisher Barton, is a manufacturer of bronze gear blanks for power transmission and agricultural applications. (ASI),

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 15, 2024

Credit: Apptronik Apptronik today announced that leading automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is testing its Apollo humanoid robot. As part of the agreement, Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz will collaborate on identifying applications for Apollo in automotive settings. Apollo moving a tote at the Mercedes factory.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 19, 2023

Photo credit clockwise, from top left: Wisconsin Engraving, Fisa North America, Custom Etch and St. Photo Credit: Alliance Specialties and Laser Alliance is always learning how it can best serve the industry, and it has done this through clearly understanding what it is as a company. Get to Know Custom Etch Inc.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Photo Credit: Kuka Robotics Corporation Kuka Robotics Corporation has relaunched and expanded its my.Kuka.com digital customer platform. Basic product information is available without logging in, and for registered users, the system assists in matching applications and processes with a selection of appropriate robots.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 25, 2023

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: PCS Company, Hasco, AddUp and DMG MORI As we head into the halfway mark of 2023, MoldMaking Technology staff continue to curate a list of relevant technologies in the form of roundups for readers to get a glimpse of what’s new and what’s improved.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

They range in price and complexity from a few hundred dollars for a standard handheld tool to a few thousand dollars for custom-built applications. A digital micrometer with a sliding spindle is much better for these applications. Photo Credit: Mahr Inc. Photo Credit: Mahr Inc.

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APRIL 18, 2023

Photo Credit: Schwanog Schwanog manufactures custom insertable and solid carbide form tools made to order per customers’ part prints. Applications include grooving, drilling, milling and threading. Tools are ground individually according to customer specifications, and can hold a tolerance of as low as ±0.02

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Photo Credit: Mazak. The 27,000-square-foot facility combines engineering, production and applications support for the company’s recently launched Syncrex series of Swiss-style machine tools designed specifically for precision production of small parts. and machined at Mazak Kentucky. and machined at Mazak Kentucky.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 16, 2024

Photo Credit: Getty Images Walter Surface Technologies has announced the acquisition of Greenfield Industries. With the addition of Greenfield to Walter’s portfolio, the company says it can help customers be more productive with effective, durable cutting tools solutions for a broad subset of applications.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 24, 2024

Cobots were not deployed in this situation as they are often better suited for low-volume, high-mix applications where manufacturing flexibility is required. Photo Credit: Conexus Engage the ecosystem of technology integrators : Dozens of companies have benefited from working with a technology integrator or automation solution provider.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 19, 2024

Photo Credit: Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions With the release of its novel Zeiss Inspect 3D metrology software, Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions offers customers numerous new functions. Zeiss Inspect combines various technologies and applications to help customers master daily metrological challenges.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Hasco America Inc. Hasco has enlarged its demolding portfolio with roughly 600 new ejector versions, while also providing customers an ejector range selection table to assist in selecting the right product. Customers can initially choose a certain ejector pin and then click directly on the product group within the PDF.

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JANUARY 14, 2024

Photo Credit: Getty Images Verisurf Software Inc. has introduced a new sales platform where customers can source new and pre-owned CMMs powered by Verisurf software. “Verisurf is committed to selling measurement and inspection solutions based on customer requirements. .

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Photo credit: Regal Components Custom core pins, sleeves, injector pins, blades and punches fabricated in distinctive shapes and sizes from various materials for critical applications are now available through Regal Components. Rgal Special Mold & Die Components are precision machined from a variety of tool steel grades.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Photo Credit: KUKA Global automation company KUKA is presenting customers with more features and convenience via the relaunched and expanded my.KUKA.com digital customer platform. Customers can also select spare parts, check availability and order and purchase them online. operating system and the full iiQKA Ecosystem.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 5, 2024

Photo Credit: Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions With the release of its novel Zeiss Inspect 3D metrology software, Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions offers customers numerous new functions. Zeiss Inspect combines various technologies and applications to help customers master daily metrological challenges.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Photo Credit: Allied Machine and Engineering Allied Machine and Engineering ’s new series of Wohlhaupter fine-boring lay-down cartridges — ES-Bore (Easy Set Bore) — are designed to be easily mounted onto the body of a custom tool.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Photo Credit (clockwise): Siemens, Kyocera Precision Tools, Hasco Hot Runner and Greenleaf Corp. Hardened tool steels are not a primary use example, but are still applicable for the MR80 cutting tool. Pressure Tester Determines Water Leaks in Injection Molds Photo Credit: Globeius Inc. We’ve got you covered. Globeius Inc.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Photo Credit: Kennametal Kennametal Inc. has upgraded its Drill Fix indexable drilling platform with Drill Fix Pro, offering customers a cost-effective solution for a wide variety of drilling operations. Drill Fix Pro is applicable for machining centers, drilling machines and lathes.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Photo Credit: Heller Walter AG and Gebr. The collaboration focuses on integrated customer solutions for the machining industry. In addition, Walter provides the necessary tooling technology to give Heller’s customers a direct productivity advantage in metal cutting.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 31, 2023

Photo Credit: KraussMaffei KraussMaffei ’s large-scale 3D printer, powerPrint, which is capable of printing components up to 2 × 2.5 × 2 in size, is now available for purchase. The powerPrint large-scale printer is said to open up new fields of application for additive manufacturing.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Photo credit: Markforged Markforged ’s newest versions of H13 tool steel and D2 tool steel filaments were developed to be used with its Metal X 3D fused filament fabrication (FFF) printing system and feature an updated binder that results in a significantly more flexible and less brittle filament. Markforged D2 and H13 tool steel spools.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Credit: Hello Robot Hello Robot serves growing open-source community Stretch 3 empowers a growing community of developers to create a future in which friendly robots fold laundry, feed pets, support older adults, and enhance life in new ways, according to Hello Robot.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Photo Credit: Sodick Inc. Since 2007, MMS successfully serviced over 25,000 service calls, to over 1,800 customers and has sold over 250 machine tools. Its goal is to help customers reach new milestones in manufacturing. Sodick AL40G EDM machine. MMS brings over 15 years of experience in machine tool sales and support.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Photo Credit: (top left) DME Company, (top right) PCS Company, (bottom left) American Tool and Mold (Jeremy Scott), (bottom right) Lawrence Mold and Tool In November, MoldMaking Technology dove into an array of subjects, bridging the worlds of 3D scanning, machine monitoring and multi-cavity molds. Read the full case study.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 6, 2023

Photo Credit: Kennametal Kennametal has upgraded its Drill Fix indexable drilling platform with Drill Fix Pro, offering customers a cost-effective solution for a wide variety of drilling operations. Other platform advancements include the versatility of the four-time indexable cutting edges that offers an extended application range.

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