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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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Case Law Update: Disputes Relating to Supply Chain Disruptions Hit the Courts

Foley

Over the last two years, the widespread shortages, stoppages, and other disruptions affecting much of the global supply chain have led manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers alike to examine their contract terms for an available excuse for nonperformance. Recent Cases. JVIS-USA, LLC v. NXP Semiconductors USA, Inc. Tufco L.P.

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Industrial Processes & Wireless Communications – Part II: Manufacturing Logistics

Cisco Manufacturing

The Internet is littered with articles about Industry 4.0. Such articles often leave out critical details, such as what is actually needed from the network. I recently learnt that manufacturing supply chains are modeled using algebraic solver techniques and evaluated using statistics. Requirements. Determinism : None.

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New research shows LNG can help accelerate hydrogen future

AU Manufacturing

“Our researchers show that using LNG and existing technologies can quickly establish a supply chain to deliver what is often termed ‘blue’ hydrogen to Japan from Australia within the cost target set by the Government of Japan (GOJ) and at a CO2 emission intensity well below proposed targets,” he said.

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Half the Time and Cost: How 3D-printed Molds are Transforming Thermoforming Processes

Manufacturer's Monthly

To address growing supply chain pressures, manufacturers are turning to Additive Manufacturing (AM) to create quality, cost-efficient products faster. Plastic thermoforming companies like Duo Form have discovered how to leverage large-format extrusion 3D printing using low-cost plastic pellets to gain a competitive edge.

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Re-shaping manufacturing: RSM and Aequitas’ investment outlook in turbulent times

Manufacturer's Monthly

Author: Grace Bacon, RSM partner, and Rowan Stewart, Aequitas Investment Partners, joint chief investment officer This article gives an overview of how RSM and Aequitas view the outlook for manufacturing from the perspective of a long term investment manager. This has prompted businesses to reassess their supply chain strategies.

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Random Thoughts About Reshoring and Buying American

Modern Machine Shop

What follows are reflections off of many of those facets, in the form of several different observations and thoughts: 1. The various savings from having manufacturing close — reductions in shipping cost, warehousing cost, lead time and supply chain risk, among others — likely sum to a value beyond 20% of the unit price.