Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 6, 2025

Part quantities range from 50 pieces to 40,000, and typically fall into the medical or semiconductor industries, with some parts for the chemical industry and the occasional bobbin for electronics in the aerospace industry. This range of clients has helped the shop weather downturns in any one market.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. Environments that require rapid and accurate processing like semiconductor and electronics operations also benefit substantially,” he said.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 31, 2025

This enables precise joining of delicate components, making it ideal for applications in the electronics, medical devices and automotive industries. The new feeder uses the weld cables to transmit voltage data to the Warrior series of power sources (400i, 500i or 750i) outfitted with the required ECHO upgrade kit. and weighs 40.5

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Source: NVIDIA Outside the glare of the klieg lights that ChatGPT commanded this past year, a troupe of autonomous machines nudged forward the frontiers of robotics, according to NVIDIA. The end result, shown in the video below, was an efficient solution that reduced the cycle time of each inspection by 20%.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

These include flat and folded/formed sheet metal components, gaskets and seals, laminations, O-rings, paper acetate and electronic drawings and other opaque and semi-transparent flat materials. Physical parts or even paper, acetate or electronic image files can be reverse engineered to create CAD files. www.marposs.com.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 23, 2025

Source (All images) | Mold Hotrunner Solutions (MHS), Westfall Technik There is a growing demand for injection-molded micro parts, which is closely linked to the ongoing miniaturization of medical devices, electronic circuit boards, connectors, hearing aids, bio-absorbable implants and precision healthcare devices.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Source (All images) | Molded Precision Components and MPC Advanced Machining Who is MPC Advanced Machining? We measure 100% of our electrodes on our tool room CMM and then transfer all the offsets electronically to the sinker EDM using software developed by our CMM programmer/operator.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Processing the combination of hard and soft plastic – ABS and TPE – visitors can see an electronic joystick controller in production, reports Zirondoli. Automation. Machine) is our in-house robot series. For more information, visit www.sumitomo-shi-demag.eu. Today Magazine.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 20, 2023

Department of Defense are accelerating the use of additive manufacturing to reduce long lead cycle times and to produce large volumes of complex parts for advanced weapons systems. Air Force and U.S. Only 20%-40% of titanium powder used in additive manufacturing ends up in fabricated parts.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 22, 2025

Source (all images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. For instance, consider a plastic part that supports the functionality of another component, such as a housing for electronics that needs to dissipate heat at a specific rate. Do our timing, budget and resources align with our goals? Your team just defined the cost of the product!

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 14, 2024

Source (All Images) | Ewikon Hot runner solutions manufacturer Ewikon highlights a nozzle range for vertical multi-gating as well as solutions for process monitoring and cold runner solutions for the efficient processing of liquid silicone rubber (LSR). Smart Control mounted on a mold.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When paired with fiber lasers, galvo scan heads can minimize point-to-point positioning times, shaving seconds off cycle times on parts with multiple weld locations. Ideal For the past decade, we have integrated galvo scanning solutions for medical device, battery, electronic, and aerospace industries.

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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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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The collaborative robotic welding package is designed for small to medium size enterprises, fabricating shops and first time users of robotic welding equipment. It can be used with power source equipment from any of the major suppliers.

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iBASEt

APRIL 26, 2023

The division’s products include aeronautics, space systems, information systems and global services, and electronic systems. Clearwater has more than 400 employees, more than 500 suppliers, and produces a low-volume high-mix of ruggedized, high-reliability electronic data and signal processing equipment. The plant had achieved a 99.8

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Source: All photos provided by Major Tool & Machine. In the mid-1990s, Major Tool & Machine (MTM) began a transformative journey that saw paper-based shopfloor processes scrapped in favor of a fully integrated electronic approach. A Gruppo Parpas XS 20.4,

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Source | Atomic Industries Atomic Industries , based in Warren, Michigan, already has over a dozen customers embracing Atomic’s mission to use cutting-edge digital manufacturing tools to make the best molds possible — faster and more inexpensively. It starts with AI-designed molds with features optimized for each part.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Being shown for the first time at K 2022, the new Branson GLX-1 laser welder is an efficient, highly automated, connected system that maximizes efficiency and optimizes equipment effectiveness. mm and an adjustable laser power source height. Branson GL-300. Branson GSX-E1 Ultrasonic Welding Platform. Branson GPX.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts). Source | Westec Plastics Corp.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

Typically, electrically-driven actuators are used when no air source is available, the application requires more than two positions or you require dynamic control of speed or force,” he explains. In industries like electronics manufacturing, they adeptly handle tasks that require immense precision.”

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They ensure precision during cutting processes and boost efficiency with short cycle times. We see ourselves not only as a technological leader and a manufacturer of hardware and software from a single source, but also as a competent partner in research and development. Getting Mechatronic!!

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

During cutting, Caron Engineering will feature its adaptive tool monitoring system, TMAC, optimizing cutting by measuring tool wear and detecting breakage in real time, while simultaneously monitoring tool and spindle vibration. Using adaptive control TMAC will adjust feed rates in real time to reduce cycle time up to 60% on some cuts.

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Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Lastly, the machine tool industry is diversifying into emerging areas such as electric vehicles, aerospace, electronics, and semiconductors. The group is focusing on expanding its offerings in emerging sectors like aerospace, defence, and electronics. Industry 4.0 Personal Insights 1. This gives me a strong sense of achievement.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

Our focus is on one of these processes, generically called powder bed fusion (PBF), although variations include selective laser melting (SLM), selective laser sintering (SLS), electron beam melting (EBM) and direct metal laser sintering/solidification (DMLS). Similarly, for thermosets, heating lines can be created to speed curing times.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 14, 2024

Around 1800, Moutier had the Jura Mountains’ smallest area of productive farm- and pastureland, and the growing Swiss watchmaking industry soon was providing farmers with a source of income beyond the soil itself. Additionally, because thread whirling can be achieved in a single pass from bar stock, cycle time is reduced.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

End-to-End Conformal Cooling Design, Production for Faster Cycle Times, Boosted Part Quality. Cooling is a critical process for plastic injection molds, affecting both cycle time and final part quality, Cimatron notes, but is especially challenging for complex parts when using traditional drilling and milling methods.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 24, 2022

Abundant automation options add to the machine’s scalable flexibility, with optimized production for electronics, automotive, medical and mold and die manufacturers through more than 600 pre-programmed cutting processes. This large vertical lathe is ideal for industries looking to dramatically reduce cycle time for difficult-to-cut materials.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Source (Clockwise) | Hasco Ameria Inc., The company says EcoOne is a economical solution suitable for processing commodity resins for simple, cost-sensitive applications such as consumer goods, small home appliances, basic automotive components, electronic peripherals/accessories and more. Mastip Inc.,

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. The Evolution of an Enterprise A long track record of success in the delivery of high-performance production molds has enabled Dynamic to become a go-to source for their customers’ new product development teams. Dynamic Tool Corp. “Engineering is a huge part of what we do here.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 4, 2024

When a customer purchases a duMONT CNC slotter from Global CNC, a tooling certificate associated with the slotter can be redeemed through Pilot at any time. An onboard coolant reservoir continuously feeds FlexForce’s high-pressure pump, and multiple electronic sensors monitor a variety of critical levels for lights-out operations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 22, 2024

Additional series features include adjustable fluid bypass, electronic hot gas bypass valve for tight temperature control, separate threaded fluid connections for laser and optics, RS-485 communications port and wheel kits. The overall cooling capacity of the LASER SERIES now ranges from 12 kW up to 65 kW.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

Can you give us a deeper view of your company’s solutions for the EV industry, particularly for aspects like battery safety, electric motor design, power electronics, and transmission? At the same time, growth in the manufacturing of electronic gadgets in India has opened a new avenue for Indian Industry.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

An established sales and service network with local parts sourcing ensures customer satisfaction. TRUMPF uses a 3kW solid-state laser as the system’s beam source. In most cases, no post-processing is required, so companies can save time and cut costs. New Electronic Control for MQL Systems. www.dne.global. Booth B8441.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 20, 2025

Source: Figure AI Humanoid robots have been slowly making their way into the workforce. Figure AI designs for high production rates After building and internally manufacturing Figure 02, the Figure team recorded and analyzed cycle times for every process, from part fabrication to final assembly. Figure AI Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 12, 2025

Source: Universal Robots Universal Robots unveiled its fastest collaborative robot (cobot) yet today. The UR15 has a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s to reduce cycle times, increase productivity, and reduce costs across applications and industries. UR targets automotive, machining, and electronics with UR15 The UR15 at Automate 2025.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 21, 2025

Source: The Robot Report DETROIT — At the height of trade show season, Automate 2025 provided opportunities to see the state of commercial and industrial automation. Source: The Robot Report 3. Source: The Robot Report 4. Source: The Robot Report 5. Source: The Robot Report 7.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 29, 2025

Source: Epson Robots Epson Robots, which claimed to be the the world’s No. They include aerospace, appliance, automotive, biotechnology, consumer product, electronics, food processing, medical device, pharmaceutical, plastics, semiconductor, and telecommunications. The new GX-C robot is designed for performance and flexibility.

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