Design World

AUGUST 3, 2022

Moreover, thanks to the machine’s innovative automatic rotation it is possible to measure every side of a part in one complete cycle. For any manufacturer looking to check their components in cost-effective, short cycle times with absolute precision and reliability, the all-in-one Metrios Re-Light provides the solution.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 13, 2025

Source | Mazak Mazak’s Integrex j-200 and j-200S NEO horizontal multitasking machines feature single and twin-turning spindle versions with milling spindles to significantly shorten cycle times and provide single-setup part processing.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 15, 2024

Source: The Plastek Group The Plastek Group is a cross-functional group of engineers covering multiple disciplines, from package development, mold design/manufacturing and molding/assembly, with an emphasis on collaboration and quality.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Source: COVAL COVAL SAS, a designer, producer, and marketer of vacuum components and systems, has released its latest micro vacuum pump, the MPXS. This makes it suited to dynamic applications requiring very short cycle times. COVAL said the two power levels of 0.53

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

Source: FAULHABER STIWA is an experienced developer of compact mechatronic systems that can perform a series of consecutive product steps autonomously. “We can integrate up to 22 function modules, each measuring 90 mm [3.5 The compact LTM-CI from STIWA is optimized for small part assembly. The BX4 brushless motor series.

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ATS

MAY 1, 2025

With insights from both systems, businesses can streamline operations such as machinery monitoring, maintenance, and cycle time, boost productivity, and create a culture of data-driven manufacturing. Understanding MES and ERP systems: key differences and functions MES and ERP systems are complementary. What is an ERP?

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

Source: SMW Electronics SMW Autoblok Group yesterday launched its new quick-change PRS Robotic Tool Changer line, which can be combined with a variety of pneumatic grippers and C40 Inductive Couplers for contactless, wear-free energy and signal transmission. The PRS Tool Changer provides contactless energy and signal transmission.

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i4.0 today

MAY 9, 2024

Sensors’ proper interaction and functionality must be thoroughly tested to ensure road safety. Ensuring the continued functionality of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) features is critical for long-term vehicle safety and performance.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Named after the popular open-source Arduino platform and development partner ASTOR, Astorino leverages Kawasaki Robotics’ extensive technology expertise, including hardware, firmware, control system, application software and training. Named Astorino, it equips students with the foundational skills needed for modern manufacturing.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Results: Maximum precision, fast cycle time, attention to sustainability and attractive appearance. The requirements to produce these single-serving capsules included developing a consistent molding process, eliminating material degradation, shortening cycle time, improving the part appearance and yielding a good gate quality.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 23, 2025

However, they also increase filler metal consumption, welding time, heat input and risk of distortion. Consult with a welding expert to see if there are welding processes, power sources, filler metals and flux (in the case of submerged arc welding) that could narrow the bevel.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, are among the systems benefitting from the latest advances in artificial intelligence. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots makes safety a priority “Safety is in the DNA of every MiR product,” said Hathout. Why now for the MiR1200 Pallet Jack?

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 26, 2024

Source: Olis Robotics End users turn to automation because it promises consistent work with minimal downtime. During this period, companies are losing out on valuable time and productivity. Olis said this new functionality can even be used to maintain and improve standards in production throughput.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 19, 2025

Generative Design for Milling Lightweights EV Motorbike Part Source: Autodesk Here’s how Autodesk’s Fusion 360 generative design function aims to provide mass-saving solutions for three-axis milling and other conventional manufacturing processes. Here’s how. Read how it’s done. But is it useful to shops?

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 3, 2024

times faster fieldbus cycle rate than previous models. Source: Kollmorgen Kollmorgen this week released its new PCMM2G programmable motion controller. GHz quad-core processor that delivers industry-leading cycle times. The PCMM2G programmable motion controller has a 1.5

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 17, 2024

Source: Yaskawa CHICAGO — Yaskawa Motoman last week showed several offerings bundling its robots with vision and controls to help manufacturers adopt automation. Source: Yaskawa Smart Pendant v3.0 Source: Yaskawa The post Yaskawa exhibits robots for welding, materials handling, and bin picking appeared first on The Robot Report.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 20, 2025

Source | Penn State Behrend A comprehensive training seminar, Plastic Injection Mold Design Basics , is now open for registration. Course Objectives: Participants will gain a working knowledge of plastic part design considerations, gating types and placement and how material selection impacts overall mold function.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Lincoln Electric® (Cleveland, OH) announces the latest evolution of the HyperFill® Twin-Wire Welding Solution with expansion of the new HyperFill® RA for increased travel speeds, improved cycle times and added throughput for automated welding. Deliver improved cycle times and throughput in automated welding. “On

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Source (All images) | APSX As moldmakers face increasing pressures to deliver faster and more cost-effective solutions, integrating 3D printing (3DP), machining and desktop injection molding into the process can offer significant advantages for both novice and advanced moldmakers. A mold produced on a desktop resin 3D printer.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

Eliminating outsourcing reduces vendor markups and lead times, both of which affect the bottom line, and minimizes any shipping delays. In-house machining also enables shops to take on more projects, offering customers a consistent, single source and partner. Keeping machining in-house reduces the risk of supply chain disruptions.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 14, 2024

Connected solutions minimize errors, boost competitiveness, expedite time to market and enhance control over product quality throughout the entire process. It offers tools for optimizing runners, providing thermal and final part shape analyses and identifying the fastest possible cycle times.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 30, 2025

Source | Virtual.Mold.Design Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is the process of designing parts, components or products for ease of manufacturing to make a better product at a lower cost. Source | Stock, Copilot molding), design, material, environment and compliance/testing. Design multi functional parts.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 13, 2025

Source: Mazak Mazak ’s HQR-NEO Series features a three-turret machine configuration, offering more tools to handle feature-rich part applications and enabling shops to achieve a 50/50 cycle-time balance between the two turning spindles for optimum throughput. HQR-200/3 NEO.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

They offer comprehensive, large-volume 3D measurement up to 80 meters, significantly streamlining processes and reducing inspection cycle times while ensuring complete confidence in the results. Stream takes images intermittently without stopping the stage and performs batch measurements at the same time. www.marposs.com.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Allways Precision Inc. The system’s intuitive interface and controls can enable operators with minimal training to quickly utilize its functions, which can thereby minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. This system is engineered to streamline operations, enhance productivity and simplify material handling.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 5, 2024

Source: ARM Institute A staggering 97% of the apparel sold and worn in the U.S. The polymer used in the stiffening process is easily removed through washing and can be recycled for multiple process cycles. Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. Not only does this mean that the U.S.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 9, 2024

Source: Tormach Inc. Featuring servo motors with absolute encoders featuring 23-bit accuracy and battery backup, this CNC mill eliminates the need for machine referencing, providing uninterrupted precision even between power cycles. Cutting feed rates of up to 1200 ipm reduce cycle times and take advantage of adaptive tool paths.

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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 specialize in producing molds and molded parts for the most demanding applications, most often tight tolerance and functionally critical parts such as gears, housings and fittings.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Source: Mahr Inc. Key features of the MarSurf CD 140 AF contour measuring machine include its specialized probe system with a functional arm length of 350 mm (13.78"). The machine also optionally offers the capability for roughness measurements (Ra >2 μm).

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 8, 2025

Source: Sandvik Coromant Sandvik Coromant’s CoroDrill DE10 is a second-generation exchangeable-tip drill engineered for high-volume drilling across all materials. The drill features a specialized geometry that is designed to deliver plug-and-play functionality and optimized performance, the company says.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 20, 2025

Source | Yudo USA Inc. The Tina ML functions as a compatible solution for a variety of materials and also enables cost reduction for moldmakers. In addition, the lower processing temperature requirements can contribute to shorter cycle times. Yudo USA Inc.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Source: MachineMetrics MachineMetrics ’ Production Schedule Intelligence provides manufacturers with real-time machine data to support scheduling accuracy, work-in-process optimization and on-time delivery.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

But what if there was a way to eliminate a major source of inaccuracy altogether? The positioning of spindles and turrets allows for simultaneous machining with the motorized milling spindle and both turrets with no risk of collision, which can reduce cycle times. MTC does exactly that. Mazak Corp.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Source: Renishaw Inc. The result is reduced cycle times, improved productivity and increased throughput. Renishaw Inc. showcases its Equator gaging systems, which are designed to deliver high-speed comparative gaging for the inspection of medium to high-volume manufactured parts.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 7, 2024

Source: HCL Technologies HCL Technologies is showcasing the Machine Aware Programming of its HCL CAMWorks Version 2024. Another major functionality available in CAMWorks 2024 is VoluTurn for high-speed rough turning on turned and mill-turn parts.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Source: Murata Machinery USA Murata Machinery USA (Muratec) announces the North American launch of its MSR60, a single-spindle CNC turning center with Y-axis milling capabilities for multitasking machining. The MSR60 can also be integrated with another twin-spindle machine.

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