Mold Making Technology

JUNE 22, 2023

Burteck President Pete Burgess stands amidst the shop’s arsenal of work cells essential to designing, engineering and managing plastic injection molds and continuing to grow internal part capacity. Solution : Automated machining cells involving GF Machining and System 3R EDM, milling and pallet-changing equipment.

Automation 98

Automation Form Fit Robotics 98

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 16, 2024

Automation. Automating the moldmaking process enables moldmakers to do more. NPE2024: The Plastics Show is returning this year to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Shorten the product development timeframe by making prototype parts before cutting the mold. Bridge production. Customer service.

3D printing 52

3D printing Aerospace Additive manufacturing Consumer Goods 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Additive Manufacturing Zone, showcasing various techniques within Additive Manufacturing include Stereolithography, Selective Laser Sintering, Material Extrusion, Sheet lamination, Binder jetting, Cold Spray processing, Material jetting, Directed-Energy-Deposition, and many more of the most advanced technologies within this sector.

Warehousing 82

Warehousing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Additive manufacturing 82

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 12, 2023

However, essential post-processing of these parts introduces time and financial constraints to the overall cost-per-part that can negate the benefits of AM altogether. Support removal is the critical first step of post-processing metal AM parts, and it is a challenging one. The problem is similar for tooling and fixturing.

Robotics 82

Robotics Robotics Automation Additive manufacturing 82

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 24, 2024

implementation strategies have been revealed through more than 50 interviews with early adopters, many of which are in the plastics industry. technologies in their production processes. It’s no surprise to those familiar with manufacturing in the Midwest that plastics manufacturers have benefited from this program.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Robotics 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 25, 2024

The company is a well-established supplier of products for plastic injection molding, hoping to bring European quality to the U.S. The end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) helps streamline automation and increase productivity in the molding process. Flosense provides optimum control over mold cooling processes, reducing cycle times.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time Process control Sourcing Automation 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our plans for AMW include expansion of our Welding & Air Technology Zone and Robotics & Automation Zone. The Robotics and Automation Zone at AMW2024 will feature the latest state-of-the-art equipment and processes for the optimisation of manufacturing operations. and Digitalisation.

Robotics 88

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Advanced manufacturing 88

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Designed to decrease the apprehension and intimidation some manufacturers might face during their initial foray into robotic automation, the new KUKA Robot Guide makes the process fast and easy to apply the right automation to specific application needs.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automation Cycle time 52

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Every month, MMT releases a technology roundup highlighting different products, processes and services. Automation. CNC Automation Applications Integrate AGVs, AMRs for Intelligent Control in the Mold Shop. Photo Credit: Shop Floor Automations. Photo Credit: Fastems LLC. Photo Credit: Fastheat by Spark Industries.

Automation 98

Automation Cycle time Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Aerospace 98

Robotics Automation News

JULY 31, 2023

Discover the crucial role of material selection and process optimization in custom injection molding services. Explore the impact of plastic resins on injection molding and learn about key considerations to achieve optimal results.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 4, 2024

The company’s spray-based products incorporate CO 2 in all phases for cleaning, surface preparation and plastics deburring, removing contamination from a wide range of surfaces. Dry ice blasting is a fast and effective cleaning solution that surpasses traditional methods for plastic and rubber molds.

Automotive 52

Automotive Form Sourcing Automation 52

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 27, 2024

Zebra Technologies has grown from a specialty printer company that I used for a couple of projects in the 90s to an interesting automation solutions company. According to Zebra’s study, eight in 10 decision-makers and frontline workers said using more technology and automation would help meet or exceed productivity goals.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Logistics Automation Manufacturing 130

Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CNC machining is an important process in the manufacturing industry that involves using computers to control automated cutting and milling machines, which carve out parts from large blocks of raw materials like metal, wood, and plastic.

Automation 111

Automation Manufacturing 111

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 13, 2023

The package, which includes 0.006" and 0.010" ball mill cutting tools and automated toolpathing software, enables toolrooms to automate their moldmaking process by producing sharp corners and edges without requiring EDM operations. Mantle Inc. ,

3D printing 52

3D printing Automation Supply Chain Prototype  52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 9, 2024

The company says the suite’s simulation tools help manufacturers understand the feasibility and cost of moldmaking processes with actionable information. For plastic injection mold manufacturers, the suite provides tools for design and engineering, flow simulation, reverse engineering, automated electrode design and CNC machining.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Form Aerospace Automation 52

MEM

JUNE 30, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, ABB’s cobot YuMi is automating planting tasks in a jungle laboratory, speeding the process and allowing Junglekeepers’ volunteers to focus their valuable time and resources on more impactful work. We have to use it in areas of high deforestation to speed up the process of replanting.”

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automation Automotive 52

i4.0 today

APRIL 26, 2024

Industrial automation specialist FANUC UK will highlight the importance of collaboration when adopting robotics by exhibiting in conjunction with FIVE of its partners at Smart Factory Expo 2024 (Stand 4-B80, 5-6 June, NEC Birmingham). Are you brave enough?

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automation Aerospace 52

i4.0 today

JUNE 23, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, ABB’s cobot YuMi is automating planting tasks in a jungle laboratory, speeding the process and allowing Junglekeepers’ volunteers to focus their valuable time and resources on more impactful work. We have to use it in areas of high deforestation to speed up the process of replanting.”

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automation Logistics 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 2, 2024

We discuss advancements such as additive manufacturing, automation, simulation software, and digitalization, highlighting their impact on improving efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in mold production. As moldmaking advances, so too do the materials and processes involved in their efficient production.

3D printing 59

3D printing Sourcing Robotics Robotics 59

Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

Discrete sensor insights Machine vision and sensor technology can help manufacturers discover flaws during the inspection process and make corrections with powerful cameras. During Automate 2023 in Detroit, a few companies emphasized sensor technology as a way to glean valuable insights.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Automation Supply Chain Function 52

MEM

JULY 20, 2023

In this article, Adam Carless, vision product specialist at automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK , argues why vision hardware should be tailored to meet the unique requirements of your automation environment.

Automation 40

Automation Cycle time Automotive Bottleneck 40

Control Engineering

APRIL 18, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn about the importance of troubleshooting in industrial automation. Industrial automation insights Maintaining industrial equipment can seem like a complex process — and it sometimes is. However, many people can resolve simple tasks if they know the fundamentals of automation and use their senses.

Automation 52

Automation Bill of Materials Function Robotics 52

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 8, 2024

” Cambrian Robotics said its technology “empowers to automate a broad range of tasks, particularly those in advanced manufacturing and quality assurance that demand high precision and accuracy within dynamic environments. The London-based company has offices in Augsburg, Germany, and the U.S.

Robotics 108

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Advanced manufacturing 108

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A Mantle system being shipped from Mantle headquarters to Spectrum Plastics Group. Mantle, the leader in metal 3D printing technology for toolmaking, recently revealed new customers and several new case studies that illustrate how customers are automating their toolmaking with Mantle technology. Photo courtesy of Mantle.

3D printing 52

3D printing Prototype  Automation Lead Time 52

Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Smart maintenance, low-cost robotics, AI-based online tools: igus is showcasing pioneering solutions for the lubrication-free and CO 2 -neutral industry and automation of tomorrow at the Hannover Messe Cologne/Hanover, 21st February 2024 – To support industrial companies with the challenges of our time, such as the transformation to Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence Robotics 52

Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Eigen Innovations has partnered with plastics specialist Ampacet LIAD to integrate its Spectro 4.0 to allow plastic processors to accurately measure colour during production in real-time to reduce scrap and lost production due to poor colour quality,” says Douglas Brownfield, commercial director of LIAD Smart at Ampacet.

Automation 81

Automation Manufacturing 81

Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 28, 2024

These materials will be processed at a new plant to be built in Sorel-Tracy, in the Montérégie region, in time for the March 1, 2025, rollout of Phase 2. These materials will be processed at a new plant to be built in Sorel-Tracy, in the Montérégie region, in time for the March 1, 2025, rollout of Phase 2.

Beverage 52

Beverage Artificial Intelligence Sourcing Automation 52

Automation Mag

JANUARY 30, 2024

The 14 manufacturing media brands coming together to host the event include: Manufacturing AUTOMATION , Canadian Manufacturing Online , PLANT , Canadian Packaging, Canadian Plastics, Design Engineering, EP&T , Frasers, Food in Canada, Fenestration Review, MRO , Canadian Process Equipment & Control News , PrintAction , and Glass Canada.

Manufacturing 69

Manufacturing Automation 69

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Credit: Universal Robots Thermoforming, a technology that is more than a century old, uses sheet plastic that is heated to become soft so it can be vacuum-formed in or around a mold. Excess plastic is then cut off to create final products with dimensions that range from a few inches to the size of a room.

Manufacturing 95

Manufacturing Robotics Robotics Form 95

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 31, 2023

Preferred Tool added Jingdiao’s automation system (above, on right), which holds 110 pieces of graphite and just-cut electrodes — enough for four days of unattended machining, as the team discovered last fall after loading the machine before departing for IMTS. Photo Credit: Preferred Tool. Still, to offset high labor costs, U.S.

Automation 59

Automation Bottleneck Prototype  Automotive 59

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 16, 2024

Shown here is an Xact Metal printed automotive connector insert on a tool with the corresponding plastic injection molded final part. Recent customers Actco Tool and Mfg and Spectrum Plastics Group, a DuPont Business, have invested in Xact Metal technology to strategically grow their capabilities for tooling and molding applications.

3D printing 52

3D printing Rapid prototyping Prototype  Fit 52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 2, 2024

The moldmaking and plastics industry faces an unprecedented labor crunch exacerbated by a fragile international supply chain and rapidly growing domestic demand. Robotics, simulation software and metal 3D printing can significantly reduce the labor required during the moldmaking process, enabling shorter lead times and lower costs.

3D printing 52

3D printing Lead Time Robotics Robotics 52

Gary Mintchell

JUNE 28, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, ABB’s cobot YuMi is automating planting tasks in a jungle laboratory, speeding the process and allowing Junglekeepers’ volunteers to focus their valuable time and resources on more impactful work. We have to use it in areas of high deforestation to speed up the process of replanting.”

Robotics 130

Robotics Robotics Automation Smart manufacturing 130

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The implementation of robotics provides accuracy and precise control for deburring and finishing processes, with products well suited to both small- and medium-sized manufacturers looking to lower production costs. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for advanced automation and precision control in robotic applications.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Control Algorithm 3D printing 52

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 19, 2024

The injection molding process all starts with a metal mold. The type of material — whether it’s made of steel, aluminum or beryllium copper — used to make a mold is critical to the success of the final plastic part. The processes and technologies used to produce these molds are also just as pivotal.

3D printing 59

3D printing Sourcing Additive manufacturing Robotics 59

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Designed to decrease the apprehension some manufacturers might face during their initial foray into robotic automation, the new Kuka Robot Guide makes the process fast and easy to apply the right automation to specific application needs.

Robotics 97

Robotics Robotics Cycle time Beverage 97

Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The powerPrint and precisionPrint open up new fields of application along the value chain of plastic components for additive manufacturing with plastic granules or resin-based 3D printing materials. A wide range of fiber-reinforced plastics and compounds can be processed.

Additive manufacturing 52

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Value chain 52