Mold Making Technology

MAY 9, 2024

By quickly detecting and correcting errors, facilities can accelerate installation and boost safety. All relevant information about the robot transmits directly to the mobile end device via WLAN through a router or access point — not a KUKA product — and displays visually on the mobile device.

Robotics 98

Robotics Robotics Automation Sourcing 98

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 22, 2023

This will enable them to know if products have been maintained within appropriate conditions across the supply chain. The sensors help improve profitability by allowing users to take corrective action in real time and maximize their productivity with a more efficient data logger.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Logistics Electronics 130

Design World

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Using advanced analytics, Festo AX maps data to learn a component, machine, product, or energy system’s healthy state. Festo AX provides actionable information to correct anomalies when data begins trending out of normal.

Artificial Intelligence 113

Artificial Intelligence Automation 113

Robotics Automation News

MAY 14, 2023

They enable designers to test and improve their designs before making large-scale production. This can help identify and correct design flaws early on, saving time and money in the long run. PCB prototypes are vital for electronics projects.

Prototype  98

Prototype  Electronics 98

Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

“This collaboration with Ampacet LIAD is exciting because it brings colour metrics into our digital records, meaning inline colour monitoring and the ability to colour correct on the fly through our software.” “We Smart Technologies is a patented colour measurement system that offers in-line colour measuring and correction capabilities.

Automation 80

Automation Manufacturing 80

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 9, 2024

One of two CRX-10iA cobots with an iRVision® 3DV/200 vision sensor mounted on its arm scans QR codes on a shelf to confirm that correct products are picked, and finds the items to transfer them to a bin on a table. Visitors using a Tablet TP will select from a variety of consumer items to pick orders.

Warehousing 98

Warehousing Logistics Robotics Robotics 98

The Fabricator

MARCH 13, 2023

The correct elemental composition needs to be ensured in order to meet the expectations of your customers, your production process, or to check what your supplier has delivered. This webinar will discuss mobile metal analyzers that are fast and easy to use to verify you are always using the correct material for the job.

Composites 98

Composites 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Improving productivity in semi-automatic operations isn’t simply about welding faster and working harder. The aim is to empower them and provide all the information necessary to be productive. A safe welder is a productive welder. To instill good habits from the start, consider some key training tips. Put Safety First.

Fit 105

Fit Sourcing Manufacturing 105

Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Using advanced analytics, Festo AX maps data to learn a component, machine, product, or energy system’s healthy state. Festo AX provides actionable information to correct anomalies when data begins trending out of normal. It can lower waste by more than 50% and product rejection costs by more than 45%.

Artificial Intelligence 130

Artificial Intelligence Automation Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Assisted by copilots, plant managers, operators, engineers, and technicians can swiftly identify, diagnose, and overcome operational hurdles with instant initiation of corrective and mitigating actions. Data is presented in natural language to create actionable insights, enhance operations, reduce downtime, and bolster overall productivity.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 147

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Bottleneck Sourcing Digital manufacturing 147

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Companies that have not transitioned their products to the cloud in at least one of its guises lag the industry. Updates include: Interactive UI Reimagined Supplier Quality Inspection interface Corrective Actions functionality Ability to create standalone inspection orders Move serialized units from one operation to another.

Function 100

Function Manufacturing 100

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 29, 2024

Laser welding integrator packages, sometimes called sub-systems, include a combination of laser, beam delivery, machine vision, and process monitoring components bundled for quick adoption into an enclosure or onto a production line, so engineers can focus on other automation processes.

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, once a mold is delivered, much of what comes next is left in the hands of the molder/OEM customer, making collaboration even more vital when the mold is validated and in production. Prepare a preventive maintenance (PM) plan to optimize production and avoid unwanted downtime and expense. Apply correct torque.

Cycle time 111

Cycle time Function Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 111

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Daniel explains, “The correct installation of a bearing is important to the reliability and prolonged life of the bearing and requires careful attention to detail. Moreover, it can affect the quality of the end product, which can impact the reputation of the company. In this case, the bearing was a 240/710B.K30.MB.C3.

Function 79

Function Manufacturing 79

Gary Mintchell

MAY 10, 2023

At least by 1995 I was configuring ways to propose to my customers ways to replace paper-based production and maintenance systems with digital equivalents. So, when a PR person sent a product release with the title “Why Ditch Paper Processes?”, They have released a new maintenance workflow product.

Manufacturing 147

Manufacturing 147

AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

According to a press release issued by ASX-listed Strategic Elements, Stealth will work closely with Honeywell to serve customers in the correctional, telecommunications, and defence industries in Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. .

Robotics 99

Robotics Robotics Automation Manufacturing 99

MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Balluff’s Guided Changeover Solution Increases Overall Equipment Effectiveness (0EE) : Changeover processes on production equipment can take a lot of time, especially if multiple settings and pieces of equipment need to be changed by the operators or maintenance crew.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 98

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Automation Smart manufacturing Function 98

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The updated model is optimized for mass production, ensuring high productivity with features like automatic multilaser alignment (AMA), automatic corrective recoating and powder bed monitoring for high quality. It also comes with basic spot configuration with 80 µm.

3D printing 52

3D printing Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Metrology

AUGUST 30, 2023

In the realm of metrology, it is widely recognized that precise and highly specific targeted data constitutes the sole means by which accurate and confident corrective measures can be undertaken to enhance product quality. The post August 2023 Metrology News Magazine appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 8, 2024

The LT12 is the latest addition to the BLM GROUP lasertube offering, designed to increase productivity and quality. The LT12 is the latest addition to the BLM GROUP lasertube offering, designed to increase productivity and quality. for small batches of medium to large sections and open profiles. m and 12.5

Fit 97

Fit Function Sourcing Manufacturing 97

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 11, 2023

In addition, it features a NFC (near-field communication) scan for reliable identification of original Hasco products. Hasco’s new app features an NFC scan to identify Hasco parts correctly for proper restocking. Photo Credit: Plastics Technology. Hasco says its new, free app provides practical information on the subject of moldmaking.

Function 97

Function 97

Metrology

AUGUST 30, 2023

The measurement / verification of the raw part as the final verification and the in process measurement and autonomous correction of the part will increase productivity and reduce to a very minimum bad parts an quality controls.

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WMEP

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

What they do next determines how effectively they can overcome that challenge and enhance their profitably when making their products. from How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action The post How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action appeared first on WMEP Manufacturing Solutions.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

With Vaira’s combined inspection and checklist features an operator follows digitized instructions that guide product assembly step-by-step, while AI and machine vision automatically verifies quality. For example, the app can check that the correct component has been used as part of an assembly and confirm that it is in the proper position.

Manufacturing 57

Manufacturing Electronics Compliance Automotive 57

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The landscape of production facilities is evolving rapidly, demanding flexible, functional, and ergonomic workstation layouts that suit every individual. The two companies have successfully collaborated for years, and LINAK product shave been integrated into various applications such as industrial tables and assembly equipment.

Function 58

Function Manufacturing 58

i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Like the competition brick-kit, processors can build up their productivity in stages. Multiplied, this productivity improvement alone can add up to 14.3 extra production days annually. Add in workforce engagement, and productivity soars once again. Reducing a 10 second dry cycle time by just 0.55 Today Magazine.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time Automation 3D printing Manufacturing 52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

What they do next determines how effectively they can overcome that challenge and enhance their profitably when making their products. It starts with a problem-solving method known as Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCCA). What is Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action? But, what is a root cause?

Function 72

Function Lean manufacturing Freight Manufacturing 72

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 3, 2024

New sensors in the head of TRUMPF’s arc welding torch combine with an intelligent software solution to enable the TruArc Weld cobot to calculate its own weld path and correct it live while welding. With this technology, the welding robot can essentially program itself,” says Adi Buerkler, product manager for TruLaser Tube and Weld.

Automation 52

Automation Robotics Robotics Function 52

Mold Making Technology

MAY 13, 2024

To reduce rPET color variability, an integrated, self-adjusting, real-time inspection system achieves closed-loop color correction and automatic color adjustments. To simplify operation, HyPET6e has also adopted additional features so that operators of all skill levels are able to achieve maximum productivity and part consistency.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time Sourcing Automation 52

ATS

MARCH 5, 2024

An important productivity metric, FPY highlights wasteful production and can be an important stimulus for improvement efforts. First pass yield formula First pass yield refers to the number of good quality parts that come off a machine or production line. Scrapping the products means material and machine capacity were wasted.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 59

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Manufacturing Function 59

Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research reports that artificial intelligence (AI) will transform quality management systems (QMS) software by allowing manufacturers to close the loop on quality management more effectively, driving quality initiatives across the production lifecycle from design to control.

Quality Management System 67

Quality Management System Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Compliance 67

ATS

AUGUST 8, 2023

A failure reporting analysis and corrective action system — known as a FRACAS — can help organizations to extract value from failure scenarios, analyze why they occur and take further action toward reducing and avoiding them. In this section, we will explore each part of FRACAS: failure reporting analysis and corrective action system.

Compliance 52

Compliance Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Manufacturing companies typically manage their production planning with these systems, using them to forecast and order materials. This provides reassurance that the right amount of materials will be available on the correct date. To read the complete article by ECI Solutions, visit here.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 91

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing 91

Automation Mag

OCTOBER 18, 2023

PTDA notes in a press statement that PIE is a cloud-based platform giving manufacturers and distributors of industrial products access to a comprehensive catalogue for the exchange of content product information. Additional categories currently in development include conveyors, material handling, motors and shaft couplings.

Automation 77

Automation Manufacturing 77

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The upfront cost of adding a collaborative robot is significantly less than an industrial robot and also provides quick ROI as it can help increase the welding productivity in a shop. The quality of the final product can be important for industries where aesthetics are key. Arc-on time increases, which improves overall productivity.

Automation 98

Automation Robotics Robotics Sourcing 98

The Fabricator

JULY 27, 2022

Schuler has developed a camera-based system called Visual Quality Inspection that automatically detects bad parts so that errors in production can be corrected immediately.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 4, 2023

Victor Gerdes , Senior Director of Software Product Strategy & Planning at Stratasys, discusses how this new software improves printed-part accuracy, reduces waste, and shortens time to part for customers using Stratasys printers based on SAF and FDM® technologies. Topics include: Customer involvement developing the software.

3D printing 52

3D printing Function Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 52