Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Augmented Reality uses transparent screens to overlay digital data, maintaining natural user vision. Implementing XR technologies in manufacturing would utilise AR smart glasses, which overlay digital information onto the real world, and VR headsets which fully immerse users in a virtual environment. We expect 4.5

Manufacturing 95

Manufacturing Sourcing Aerospace Automation 95

i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Renishaw has enabled Cookson Industrial, a UK-based leader in precious metal additive manufacturing (AM), to significantly reduce the cost of 3D printing platinum rhodium, one of the world’s most expensive metals. High-temperature corrosion-resistant parts, for industries like glass fibre manufacturing, can now be viably manufactured with AM.

3D printing 105

3D printing Additive manufacturing Aerospace Manufacturing 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Eye and hearing protection are critical in the paper and board industry to prevent injuries and promote workers’ health and safety. Similarly, exposure to loud noise levels can cause permanent hearing loss if workers do not use appropriate hearing protection. The earmuffs Includes double casing technology minimises resonance effect.

Fit 98

Fit Manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Desktop Molding Desktop injection molding machines can provide a gateway into industrial-grade molding without the complexity or high cost of traditional large-scale machines. The machine typically uses standard size (approximately 0.125" diameter) virgin plastic pellets. Some customers also use recycled plastic material.

3D printing 52

3D printing Prototype  Rapid prototyping Bottleneck 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 17, 2024

Image: 3M Australia In the signage industry, the best products look as good as they can perform. One common design challenge is how to bond different materials quickly and effectively whether it be metal to painted metal, metal to plastic or metal to tempered glass. So we use the 3M VHB Tape along the seams to accomplish that.

Composites 98

Composites Form Function Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 30, 2024

Image: 3M Australia In the signage industry, the best products look as good as they can perform. One common design challenge is how to bond different materials quickly and effectively whether it be metal to painted metal, metal to plastic or metal to tempered glass. So we use the 3M VHB Tape along the seams to accomplish that.

Composites 98

Composites Form Function Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 27, 2022

Dedicated to a vision of technology and innovation, the Hunter Valley based fabrication and maintenance business has grown to just under 100 people, specialising in supporting the mining industry. We also project manage rebuilds on big equipment sometimes using mechanical providers.”. The Titomic D523 System.

Freight 98

Freight Manufacturing Robotics Robotics 98

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Wi-Fi 6 Industrial Wireless Insights. Smart factories are tough environments for wireless communication technologies, but Wi-Fi technologies are evolving and are still useful in these advanced facilities. Wi-Fi 6 is about improving networking efficiency and bandwidth utilization. Today, the situation is completely different.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Robotics Robotics Automation 98

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 23, 2024

Source: Getty Images Ten years ago, Google created a pair of glasses that got me very excited about the future of machining. Most people related it to gaming and artificial reality, but the far-reaching implications and promising advancements this technology could bring to our industries and machine shops was never fully realized.

Artificial Intelligence 105

Artificial Intelligence Sourcing 105

Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn the difference between Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 insights Industry 4.0 is about using digital platforms, products and services to gain a competitive advantage, while Digital transformation is a more substantial change that impacts the way business is conducted. Already, a concept of Industry 5.0

Industry 4.0 98

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Smart manufacturing Compliance 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 25, 2022

Designing and manufacturing complex industrial equipment requires attention to detail, and confidence in selecting the right components for each unique design. Matching materials and their specific resilience characteristics to the type of industrial application is crucial to ensure long product life at peak performance. .

Beverage 97

Beverage Lead Time Function Manufacturing 97

AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

At the GF warehouse, the software guides the warehouse workers through the picking process with clear step-by-step instructions displayed on the smart glasses directly in the user’s field of view. TeamViewer is working closely with GF to identify other opportunities to use the solution and is exploring use cases beyond vision picking.

Logistics 83

Logistics Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics 83

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

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. Creating moulds using AM enables freedom of design to produce shapes not achievable with traditional methods.

3D printing 98

3D printing Form Lead Time Additive manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Titomic’s cold spray technology facilitates rapid repairs of industrial equipment across various sectors within manufacturing. Its goal is to transition the proven capabilities of cold spray from research labs to real-world industrial applications. Coating, in this context, refers to applying metal onto an existing metal geometry.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Aerospace Additive manufacturing Logistics 98

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Smart glasses can help companies performing inspections where distance, hazards or other restrictions might be an obstacle. Smart glasses allow users to consult with experts in far-off locations, saving time and money for travel. This was the case for a Chinese valve manufacturer. Learning Objectives. Remote inspection insights.

Form 52

Form Manufacturing Electronics Process manufacturing 52

Automation Mag

APRIL 10, 2023

Advances in automation technologies are transforming the industrial manufacturing landscape. Industrial connectivity and security According to a recent research from Nokia and ABI Research, 74 percent of manufacturing decision makers surveyed have plans to upgrade or enhance their communications networks.

Automation 69

Automation Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck Industry 4.0 69

Plastics News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

So why is the plastic industry leaving that argument on the table? Disinformation is destroying America's plastic industry one city at a time. Plastic is better for the environment in almost every case. Harvesting bauxite — the ore used to make aluminum — is one of today's most pressing human rights issues.

Fit 89

Fit Function 89

Marshall Wolf Automation

DECEMBER 1, 2023

HMI’s are used in several industries to control and monitor machines. The data can be used to display information on the screen, such as the status of a machine during production or error messages. In some applications, the HMI can be used to generate alarms and alerts when something goes wrong.

Automation 59

Automation Fit Function Manufacturing 59

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The control gives users a clear specific display of the turrets for programming and operational ease of use and to ensure process security. With its large glass panes and optimally positioned access doors, it offers a good view of the various areas of the machine and improved access for operators.

Function 52

Function Automation Continuous Production Cycle time 52

Dinesh Mishra

AUGUST 7, 2023

Historically, composites were not the first choice because glass fiber composites, while lighter, may not have the necessary stiffness, and carbon fiber, while stiff enough, is often too expensive for most common applications. Generally, thin-wall composite tubes are those with thicknesses between 0.5 mm (about 0.02 in) and 2 mm (about 0.08

Composites 52

Composites Manufacturing 52

E&T

JULY 6, 2023

The most used treatment option today involves placing a patch over the strong eye and using Atropine drops. It’s a binocular treatment which can improve both visual and stereo acuity by training the visual system to use both eyes simultaneously.” It currently affects around 3 per cent of the world’s population.

Robotics 98

Robotics Robotics Form Compliance 98

Gil Automation

AUGUST 16, 2024

Because of its durability and adaptability, Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) are one of the many sorts that are frequently utilized in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. A Molded Case Circuit Breaker: What Is It? In the field of electrical engineering, dependability and safety are crucial.

Composites 52

Composites Compliance Electronics 52

Gil Automation

JUNE 30, 2023

Operating in the oil and gas industry can involve various risks and hazards. It is essential for engineers working in this industry to prioritize safety and follow appropriate safety measures to protect themselves and others. Here are some key safety measures for engineers operating in the oil and gas industry: 1.

Function 52

Function 52

i4.0 today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

While composites have been used in traditional FDM 3D printing applications for a number of years, questions over speed, cost and maximum build volume have acted as barriers to mass implementation. The long fibres within the composite act to reinforce the material, in a similar way to the prestressed steel tendons in reinforced concrete.

3D printing 52

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Cycle time 52

i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

While composites have been used in traditional FDM 3D printing applications for a number of years, questions over speed, cost and maximum build volume have acted as barriers to mass implementation. The long fibres within the composite act to reinforce the material, in a similar way to the prestressed steel tendons in reinforced concrete.

3D printing 52

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Cycle time 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 27, 2023

Cook: Trends include artificial intelligence (AI), synaptic interfaces, robotics tied to industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications and holographics to know where appropriate assets are. Use of collaborative robotics (cobots) in operations are increasingly eliminating workforce insecurity. Naming the robots seems universal.

Robotics 59

Robotics Robotics Warehousing Automation 59

Modern Machine Shop

MAY 5, 2025

Johnny Goode, its current president, comes from a law enforcement background and only started with the company (and the manufacturing industry) around 2020. And we had one that had, doubled the footprint and we just only used a small section. So some of our core products include instrument cases and the case assembly.

Made-to-spec 52

Made-to-spec Supply Chain Manufacturing Aerospace 52

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

You likely won’t be responsible to pick type (glass or magnetic) or resolution. Despite the drastically different use cases, the biggest reason both shops might add scales to machines is to help solve thermal issues in their shop. Bolstering accuracy of the machine can mean many things to many shops. Ask the expert.

Control Command 97

Control Command Cargo Automotive Fit 97

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. This is the case with Cincinnati Inc.’s This is the case with Cincinnati Inc.’s The robotic TIG welding cell is simple to use and easy to program.

Automation 98

Automation Robotics Robotics Sourcing 98

Control Engineering

JUNE 28, 2023

Much of it remains in the theoretical or hypothetical stage, but the developments are spilling over into other industries. Using novel materials that have been widely studied as potential new solar photovoltaics, researchers at MIT have shown that nanoparticles of these materials can emit a stream of single, identical photons.

Sourcing 81

Sourcing Form Electronics 81

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 7, 2023

As an industry analyst, I went there to meet different executives involved in IoT, Edge, and 5G B2B applications, in addition to attending companies` briefings and being aware of the important announcements made. During MWC Verizon presented different use cases of MEC in Stadiums, Warehouses, Cities, and other verticals.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

i4.0 today

MAY 3, 2023

SMD case sizes range from 0402 to 8060. The portfolio includes air, glass, sapphire, and PTFE dielectrics that can be used from 1 MHz to over 2 GHz and at voltages up to 20,000 VDC. Trimmers – Knowles Precision Devices is the world’s leader in the design and manufacture of precision trimmer capacitors.

Electronics 52

Electronics Automotive Aerospace Sourcing 52

Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2023

Solution: Using an EOS DMLS printer and MS1 powder, an insert was printed on a stainless build plate, and pre-plumbed to connect extensive conformal cooling channels to the mold’s cooling system. Through clever tool design, Linear produces three different-length parts using interchangeable mold inserts.

Cycle time 98

Cycle time 3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Micro drilling techniques are used to produce components ranging from aerospace components, hydraulic valves, watch cases and medical devices to surgical instruments, electronics, actuators, sensors, navigational systems and more. The same tool setting was used in each case, a cutting diameter of 2.5

Electronics 52

Electronics Aerospace Manufacturing Automotive 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

February 7, 2024 – Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the Audio-Video (AV) Services and Management Industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Userful with the 2024 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. Userful harnesses the same unified platform to provide global manageability through a single-pane-of-glass.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain 52

MEM

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Made Smarter, a collaboration between the UK government and industry supporting the adoption of digital technologies, is calling on manufacturers to seize the moment to start planning for the future. Fox Timber, who make timber products, based in Chorley, used digital tools to digitise their delivery service and improve workforce management.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Bottleneck Automation 52

MEM

MARCH 7, 2023

The partnership includes an upcoming industrial scale trial of this unique containerised pre-heating solution which will be hosted by Northern Gas Networks (NGN) at its Low Thornley test facility. Pre-heating is an essential part of distributing gas.

Beverage 52

Beverage Manufacturing 52