Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In recent years additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and materials have evolved into being able to achieve industrial-grade parts production, which means AM parts are now entering the supply chain. Angeline Goh, additive manufacturing technology lead for Shell agrees. “We Inventory for these OEMs is also a concern.

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MESA

MAY 26, 2023

manufacturing base as the technology enables shorter lead times, mass customization, energy reduction, complex shapes, and production of parts on demand providing benefits to both new acquisitions and legacy systems. AM is of significant interest to the U.S. AM is of significant interest to the U.S.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 25, 2024

“SMEs are often more agile and innovative than larger businesses and can scale through their utilisation in Defence supply chains. They are also disproportionately affected by supply chain shortages, increased shipping costs and high inflation.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

AI’s ability to learn from data in the ERP system and outside sources enables decision-makers to formulate deeper and more accurate predictions regarding customers, buying habits, inventory levels, markets, material purchasing and more. Supply Chain Management Supply chain disruptions can cause serious problems.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 6, 2024

Capral’s sustained efforts in sustainability, marked by a proactive approach to carbon emissions monitoring and its focus on locally sourced low-carbon aluminium, position it as a trailblazer in sustainable aluminium manufacturing. It signifies a holistic commitment to responsible practices and transparency in the aluminium supply chain.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 6, 2024

Global supply chains have faced significant disruptions in recent years. While pandemics, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and other disruptive events are inevitable, manufacturing managers can insulate their supply chains from their worst effects with proper preparation. What is Supply Chain Planning?

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2024

Today molders, moldmakers and OEMs alike are turning to this layer-by-layer production technology to save time, serve new markets and even fill supply chain gaps. Mold Tooling Lead time delays for molded parts often originate from difficulties with sourcing tooling.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MARCH 30, 2023

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 30, 2024

Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking. Dapra Corp.,

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply Chain Optimization in Automotive Manufacturing In the automotive manufacturing sector, supply chain efficiency is paramount. AI is a key player in optimizing the entire supply chain. From sourcing raw materials to delivering finished vehicles, AI-driven algorithms work tirelessly. The result?

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 30, 2023

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. COVID -19 made plain the shortfall of overseas production in two ways.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For those who use automation parts the unpredictable nature of the supply chain is one of the biggest problems faced today. These supply chain disruptions will extend far into next year, if not beyond. Sourcing replacement parts from other manufacturers for scarce components.

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AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. Media Release by Markforged. AM had a role to play here,” said Mr Elving. .

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 12, 2023

The sourcing of key raw materials by Contract Development & Manufacturing Organizations CDMOs was severely impacted and continues as a significant bottleneck post-COVID. This can lead to inventory management issues, including understocking or overstocking of materials, expiration of materials, and increased costs due to inventory holding.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 10, 2022

While companies are struggling with supply chain difficulties, IMCO Software comes to market with a solution that helps you predict and forecast needs for the present and future. Our customers have experienced a 35% reduction in lead time and a 5% net profit increase, making Plan360 an asset for any manufacturer.”.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 11, 2024

Most companies make sourcing decisions based solely on price, often resulting in a 20 to 30% miscalculation of actual offshoring costs. Using this information, companies can better evaluate sourcing, identify alternatives and even make a case when selling against offshore competitors. (2) being sourced here. Probably not true.

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Fastener News Desk

MAY 11, 2023

The supply chain is the interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods take before their assembly and sale to customers. McKinsey & Company – Listen to the article: What is supply chain? What is supply chain disruption? What are some supply chain risks? years, on average.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. AM had a role to play here,” said Elving. Reduced inventory levels are a key benefit of AM. “The

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Local Australian manufacturing will also help reduce current ACBs product availability lead times by as much as 50 per cent and increase the footprint of locally manufactured systems. One of the biggest challenges to the growth of our industries over the last few years has been global supply chain issues.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

“They’ve got order books at record highs, but are struggling to deliver in terms of the global supply chain in particular with high lead times and high freight costs. “They’re tapping into global supply chains and becoming involved with trusted trade programs to fast track imports and exports.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supply chain issues: The trend that just won’t quit. It’s impossible to look at any aspect of manufacturing without addressing the elephant in the room: Pandemic-induced supply chain issues continue to impact almost every industry.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2023

FCH Sourcing Network and Fully Threaded Radio will be at the International Fastener Expo next week in booth #1066. Slowing orders in customers’ books of business and extended supplier lead times were also said to be drivers of weakness. Stop by, say hello and sample some Vegemite! after climbing to 50.0 after reading 45.9

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

This capability has become increasingly important, especially in times of supply chain disruptions, as it reduces lead times and ensures uninterrupted production. In the early iterations of Sentinel, most small components were made of aluminium, and many were sourced as ready made items.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

What sets us apart is that our products are Australian made with Australian materials thanks to sourcing our aluminium through Capral.” After previously sourcing its aluminium from other suppliers, it needed the quality and reliability of Capral during COVID. The process SureWeld is located in the regional Victorian town of Wangaratta.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The move to in-house component manufacturing by firms is probably an attempt to better control the component supply chain and their total manufacturing costs,” explained Green. Another trend that Sevaan Group has noticed in component manufacturing is that companies have been increasingly choosing to source their parts in Australia.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Customers’ Inventories Index reading indicated improved supply chain efficiency, as output improved and customers’ inventories continued to decline. Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, but at a slow pace. percentage point upward impact on the Manufacturing PMI ® calculation.

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Mechanically recycled PCR resins are developed by reprocessing existing material sourced from municipal or closed-loop recycling programs. Our team provides regulatory insights and evaluates aesthetic engineering options, competitive value and overall lead time within the supply chain. This helps M.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 23, 2022

“Arctic Solutions will be manufacturing and commercialising bespoke roofing panels which would have otherwise been sourced from interstate, establishing a local supply chain, supporting Territory businesses and creating local jobs.”. Arctic Installations is investing $500,000 in the project, with an additional $1.4

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 7, 2023

Manufacturing lead times clearly improved in the month. Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments and the data support reduced lead times for their companies’ more important purchases.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The average lead times lengthened and extended the current sequence of below-par performance to well over three years. However, in a sign of loosening supply-chain pressure, the incidence of delays was the weakest since early 2020 and below the long-run survey average.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JUNE 15, 2023

Modern supply chains are somewhat like Rube Goldberg machines — incredibly, often unnecessarily complicated, interconnected systems where a single disruption can trigger a chain reaction, impacting the entire operation. What Is Supplier Relationship Management? Where Does a Strong Supplier Relationship Add Value?

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As an example we also have a Rittal Perforex machine onsitewhich will enable us to respond to the market quickly, reduce lead times and all with local and Australia built content in our projects,” he said. We have evolved into something far more effective and efficient,” said Gough.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index expanded at a slower rate as panelists’ companies manage the total supply chain inventory. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “Business is still strong, but we have begun to see softening in some pricing, and lead times seem to be improving.”

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 28, 2022

July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While companies across the world rise to the challenges affecting supply chains, a transformation in technology and innovation is shifting the manufacturing paradigm. AM delivers agility, consolidation and savings on lead-times, costs and resources. SOURCE: Northrop Grumman.

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 27, 2023

Recent events, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, have exposed the vulnerabilities within the global supply chain, compelling companies to reevaluate their sourcing strategies. This saves both time and money, giving you a competitive advantage. This saves both time and money, giving you a competitive advantage.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

There’s never been a better time for advanced manufacturing businesses to look towards the defence industry for opportunities in supply chain participation. The ADF and the large prime systems integrators who establish local supply chains and engage SMEs are extremely risk adverse. All in good time.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 2, 2023

Providing a high level of engineering support to customers and protecting supply chains is a cornerstone of EFC’s model. Service capabilities include VMI programs, customized kitting/packaging/labeling, in-house fabrication, stud welding, technical product assistance and global sourcing.

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