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Integrated stepper motors trim accurate metal forming costs

Control Engineering

To reduce design costs and maintain quick and precise positioning of backgauges before each metal-forming cycle, CI chose integrated stepper motors. . Those with six motorized reference surfaces provide two reference points in each direction of 3D space for the reliable forming of complicated parts. metal plates. CONSIDER THIS .

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NGen reveals $86.7M in advanced manufacturing projects at the N3 summit

Canadian Manufacturing

The following consortia represent the latest cohort of successful applicants for NGen’s advanced manufacturing funding: Gas Oscillation Superplastic Forming Technology AEM Power Systems Inc. Calgary, AB) Enabling Advanced Therapeutics & Domestic Supply Chain for Biomanufacturing CCRM (Toronto, ON) BioVectra Inc.

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NGen announces support for 15 new advanced manufacturing projects at N3 Summit

Automation Mag

Together, we’re building world-leading advanced manufacturing capabilities in Canada – for the benefit of Canadians.” The following consortia represent the latest cohort of successful applicants for NGen ’s advanced manufacturing funding: Discrete manufacturing assembly transformation Price Industries Ltd.

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Additive manufacturers stretch capabilities with digitalization, motion control

Control Engineering

Formlabs’ Form 3+ Basic Package 3D printer was designed for the engineer looking to mass-produce items they might need for day-to-day operations. Figure 1: The Form 3+ Basic Package 3D printer by Formlabs was designed for the engineer looking to mass-produce items they might need for day-to-day operations.

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Global manufacturing industry growth reached 3.8% in 2022

Control Engineering

Regionally, the US manufacturing industry has performed strongly, and the Americas growth rate hit 6.9% Despite ongoing supply chain issues and inflationary pressures, it is expected that overall global manufacturing industry output growth reached 3.8% for manufacturing, and 12% for machinery production overall.”

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Logistics, robotics advances at the heart of improving automation

Control Engineering

Even with the recent uncertainty in the economy due to recent bank failures and inflation, customers want their products, and some manufacturers struggle to keep up. Automation — particularly in the form of robotics — is helping companies do more with less while keeping the lights on and their employees paid.

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Robotic process automation market projected to reach $70 billion by 2032

Control Engineering

According to the analysis by FMI, the demand is increasing for robotic process automation in healthcare, as robotic process automation can mimic human interaction, allowing them to log in to applications, move files, fill forms, and more. Increased collaborations between IT companies, consulting organizations. FPT Software, KOFAX, Inc.,