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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. 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. Machines have improved and material options have widened.

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Test Bed Builds Up Robotics Research at Carnegie Mellon University

Modern Machine Shop

The robotic test bed at Carnegie Mellon’s Manufacturing Futures Institute (MFI) features small Yaskawa robotic arms, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and light curtains for safety. The Lego bricks are part of the MFI’s robotic test bed, where researchers can test and study cutting-edge robotic applications.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Revolutionizing Warehousing and Production Successful reshoring requires state-of-the-art warehousing and production capabilities. Domestic production can lack the economies of scale that offshore operations enjoy. Modernizing these facilities means embracing automation and flexible manufacturing strategies.