E&T

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This line dates back to the 19th century, and so its tracks have track gauges narrower than the standard 1,435mm (4ft 8.5in), something that the manufacturer failed to notice in the designs. CAF, the Basque manufacturer in charge of the construction of the trains, first raised concerns about the sizing in March 2021. “The

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 3, 2023

Australia’s small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are feeling upbeat about the future and reporting revenue growth despite the pressures of the current economic climate and fears of recession, with staffing demands being led by manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality. The concern is also higher for metro-based businesses.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 17, 2024

Image: Metakosmos Sydney-based startup, Metakosmos , aims to reshape the future of space exploration by reducing the cost of spacesuit manufacturing. In the process of spacesuit manufacturing, engineers and designers meticulously crafted detailed designs to ensure the safety of astronauts exploring space.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Manufacturers’ Monthly sits down with David Green, Sevaan Group CEO, about current trends in component manufacturing in a hectic and dynamic marketplace, challenges and how Sevaan Group is preparing to meet the highs and lows of tomorrow. Current component manufacturing trends. Challenges in component and product manufacturing.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As a contract manufacturer, Kal Plastics produces a wide range of parts with varying complexity and tolerances. Once she could prove the cobot worked, she knew there were other jobs that fit those criteria. “I When Kal Plastics needed to replace a CNC machine that was nearing the end of its life, Goff was presented with an opportunity.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Precision laser welding in manufacturing requires fast, accurate positioning of the laser beam on the part. Laser beam delivery basics The hardware components used to deliver a laser beam from the source to the workpiece are critical for performance, and include mirrors, shutters, collimators, fibers, and focus heads.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 25, 2024

“Using advanced pulsed-GMAW equipment, EWI can work with end users to develop custom waveforms for the arc DED and the alloys associated with additive manufacturing,” says Michael Carney, Senior Engineer at EWI. It is faster than other methods of additive manufacturing, extremely accurate, and can fabricate large-scale parts.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 13, 2024

Source | Progressive Components Progressive Components announces the recent expansion of its line of TI Pins, which now include 267 new standard sizes offered in new, longer lengths. " and 5.5" " lengths. Cut-to-length and custom options are also available.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 13, 2024

Source | Progressive Components Progressive Components announces the recent expansion of its line of TI Pins, which now include 267 new standard sizes offered in new, longer lengths. " and 5.5" " lengths. Cut-to-length and custom options are also available.

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ATS

MARCH 18, 2024

While good news for airlines, this is putting the aerospace parts manufacturing industry under intense sustained pressure. Clearly, maintenance has a big role to play if the aircraft part manufacturing industry is to satisfy the demand from aircraft operators and air travelers.

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Manufacturing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Aerospace Additive manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Markforged has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing for the past 10 years, helping manufacturers revolutionise the industrial production landscape by bringing 3D printing right to the factory floor. This advancement opened new possibilities for manufacturing stronger and more resilient parts.

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Control Engineering

JULY 31, 2023

They are no longer just monitoring tools but are shaping the future of smart factories, thanks to open system architecture and the ability to integrate data from IT and OT sources. The next generation of solutions has arrived, paving the way for advanced manufacturing. To achieve Industry 4.0 There is no doubt that Industry 4.0

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iBASEt

JUNE 7, 2022

From one-of-a-kind human joints to mass-produced customized prosthetics, 3D printing could revolutionize medical device manufacturing. And why do manufacturers need digital tools like a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to be successful? Designs can originate from many sources, the most common being CAD drawings or MRIs.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 6, 2023

The amount of waste produced in industrial manufacturing has increased annually and is the highest in Australia, statistically. Therefore, optimising the manufacturing process to minimise waste should be the priority. One of the most significant contributors to manufacturing waste is materials used for processing.

Manufacturing 52

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Source: KUKA KUKA AG has revealed its KR FORTEC industrial robot. This latest robot fits between KUKA’s KR QUANTED and KR FORTEC ultra robots. Also, KUKA noted that KR QUANTEC can fit on the KL 4000. Source: KUKA The post KUKA unveils KR FORTEC industrial robot appeared first on The Robot Report.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 8, 2024

BLM GROUP USA, a global leader in the manufacture of tube and flat sheet processing solutions, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its lasertube offering: the LT12. A scrap efficiency mode further minimizes waste; the spindle fits into the chuck to cut the bar to reduce scrape to just 113 mm.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 16, 2023

” This was fitting, as an expedition’s success is oftentimes determined by the team’s preparation, and Studer’s products aim to ready manufacturers for potential uncharted waters in 2023 and beyond. The event revolved around the theme of “Expedition 2023.”

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

As Wales Tech Week draws closer, visitors can expect digital transformation in manufacturing to be one of the main focuses. I spoke to experts in the industry to see how manufacturing businesses stand to reap huge benefits from tech advances including digital transformation. But digital transformation cannot be considered in isolation.

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

Torx® ttap® provides leading stability (anti-wobble) and stick fit allowing increased productivity and lower injuries on job sites. The brand and technology fit very well with Camcar’s mission to be a leading technology provider in the fastener industry. Try it and you will Feel the Difference™.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Do they fit with your experience? Administered by the Eclipse IoT Working Group and the Eclipse Sparkplug Working Group , the survey provides essential insights into IoT and edge computing industry landscapes, challenges developers face, and the opportunities for enterprise stakeholders in the IoT & edge open source ecosystem.

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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

MARCH 10, 2024

Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has accepted five companies to its Scale Residency program. Our staff of engineers and entrepreneurs offers guidance to these budding startups, all of which have found a fit in their respective markets and further solidify this region as a global robotics hub.”

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ATS

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

More manufacturers than ever are drawing upon AI in production and other areas of the manufacturing process, taking advantage of technology that is more accessible than ever while understanding the need to keep pace with competitors and innovators who are setting today’s bar with the adoption of AI tools.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 24, 2024

Source (clockwise) | E-Z Lock, CUMSA, MoldTrax, OSG USA 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. Updated Catalog Gives Comprehensive Look at Cutting Tool Solutions Source | OSG USA OSG USA Inc.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out how a Queensland business is working with Capral Aluminium to create 100 per cent recyclable children’s playground equipment and fitness systems. Jared Silcox, WillPlay design manager said he challenges his team to constantly dream up the next big thing in outdoor fun and fitness.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 3, 2024

Source (clockwise) | DMS, Lyndex-Nikken, SprutCAM and Hasco. Source | DMS 3D-Printed Hot Runner Nozzles Yield Consistent Temperature Profile Selective laser melting (SLM) metal 3D printing, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), produce DMS Monolith hot runner nozzles, tailored precisely to part and process specifications.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 10, 2024

Utilizing the immersive potential of VR enhances the skills of individual engineers and greatly contributes to the advancement of mold design and manufacturing. Also, the application's scalability and ease of access make it a perfect fit for companies eager to enhance their training initiatives without hefty investments.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 11, 2024

Source: Slamcore Just as advanced driver-assist systems, or ADAS, mark progress toward autonomous vehicles, so too can spatial intelligence assist manually driven vehicles in factories and warehouses. Slamcore Aware is designed to be simple and quick to commission. At MODEX today, Slamcore Ltd.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Manufacturers can maximize the space with modular enclosures and get added flexibility on the plant floor. Modular enclosures also can be connected to cloud-based tools, which can create streamlined workflows for installing electrical controls, wiring and more, giving the user deeper insights into what’s happening on the manufacturing floor.

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ATS

MARCH 31, 2023

Share Green manufacturing and sustainability considerations have shifted from “nice-to-haves” for manufacturers to requirements with short- and long-term impact. Net zero manufacturing is one such consideration, as a strategy focused on zero net carbon emissions. What is net zero manufacturing?

Manufacturing 52

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Automation Mag

JULY 26, 2022

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division launched its second Sixth Sense challenge for start-ups in the advanced manufacturing space. The winners will also have the opportunity to be part of Hexagon’s open platform for smart manufacturing collaboration; the “Connect, Innovate, Empower” Nexus ecosystem. Propensity to scale.

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ATS

MAY 12, 2023

Technology continues to evolve, electric vehicle demand continues to grow and shift the market share balance, and manufacturers remain on the hunt for efficiencies and process improvements. Augmented reality is helping car manufacturers to do so in these areas and more.

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Control Engineering

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Individual point solutions with digital twins do exist today, serving different purposes such as fit-for-purpose simulation models and individual data sources. The post Digital twin benefits for process manufacturers appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JUNE 29, 2023

EXAIR's Ultrasonic Leak Detector (ULD), a hand-held instrument engineered to help locate the source of costly leaks in a compressed air system, has received an upgrade in look and function. Up to 30% of the compressed air generated in industrial plants is wasted through leaks that go undetected.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 10, 2023

RS Group is now offering more than 4,900 fully customizable electrical and electronic enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing. Then, it will make any additional modifications necessary to ensure that it fits the customer’s expectations before shipping the final product.

Electronics 45

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MEM

JULY 6, 2023

International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath ( www.touchpath.com ) has achieved a swift ERP upgrade to Microsoft Business Central for user VADO, a leading bathroom fittings company, part of the £441.0 million Norcros Group*. VADO has an inventory of over 4,000 products. and despatches more than 2.8 and despatches more than 2.8

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iBASEt

MAY 7, 2023

Gartner Names iBase-t as a Visionary in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for MES According to Gartner, “MES solutions are a foundational building block of digital manufacturing. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express, or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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