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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. The nature of AM can shorten lead times, too. By Clare Scott A supply chain crisis has been affecting the world in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Industry 4.0

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ABB invests $20M to expand its North American robotics headquarters

Automation Mag

ABB is adding the latest digital and automation technologies through this project to manufacture next-generation robots. The company adds that this investment will see the latest digital and automation technologies implemented to manufacture next-generation robots in the U.S.,

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Precision ADM partners with Tecomet

Canadian Manufacturing

More specifically, the companies anticipate the partnership will allow for the following: Expansion of Precision ADM’s Advanced Digital Manufacturing (ADM ) proprietary set of processes, which has reportedly produced millions of additive manufactured implants and instruments in the medical market.

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Delivery in Four Days: Accelerated Anodizing and Chromate Plating for Machined Parts

Fabricating & Metal Work

Digital manufacturing leader Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) has again expanded its CNC machining capabilities to allow for accelerated anodizing and chromate plating on aluminum components. Anodizing and plating help prevent corrosion, strengthen parts, and improve cosmetic appearance.

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Strategic Partnership: Precision ADM and Tecomet

Additive Manufacturing

More specifically, the partnership will allow for the following: Expansion of Precision ADM’s Advanced Digital Manufacturing (ADM ) proprietary set of processes, which has produced millions of additive manufactured implants and instruments in the medical market. Strong Quality systems correlation to streamline validations.

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ABB Begins Expansion on Michigan Headquarters

Modern Machine Shop

“The expanded facility will feature the most advanced technology available, with AI-enabled robots and smart digital manufacturing systems supporting the production and manufacture of state-of-the-art customer solutions,” says John Bubnikovich, ABB U.S. streamlining the delivery process and reducing lead times.

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ABB to Invest $20 Million in Expansion of Robotics Factory in the United States

Fabricating & Metal Work

The expanded facility will feature the most advanced technology available, with AI-enabled robots and smart digital manufacturing systems supporting the production and manufacture of state-of-the-art customer solutions. Pictured is the Robot Studio entryway.