Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts).

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Vibration affects all machines that move, including robots. Ulendo is a startup that launched with a vibration compensation algorithm for fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers and is now working to apply it to robots. Any machine that moves deals with vibration, whether it’s a 3D printer, machine tool or robot.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company integrated 10 collaborative robots from Universal Robots using only internal resources. SEAT decided to integrate 10 UR10e collaborative robots to carry out the unloading. This guaranteed cost savings both at the time of installation and in future maintenance tasks. UR collaborative robots at SEAT Componentes.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Capabilities include 2D & 3D design, in-house 3D printing, FEA, Mold flow analysis, CNC, EDM and precision grinding Delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions for ultra-tight tolerance components. CNC milling and sinker EDM machines use multi-pallet automation with robotic tending to run parts fully unattended.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 2, 2023

To highlight its newly launched KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform AGV system, KUKA partnered it with a KR IONTEC robot in a cell developed by Mujin for palletizing and depalletizing consumer goods. KUKA will spotlight the Airskin safety technology on two industrial robots. requirements.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 10, 2023

The shop works heavily with distributors, but its ultimate clients typically need small quantities or prefer just-in-time parts. These clients work in a vast array of industries, from robotics to architecture to spaceflight, requiring lot sizes around 300 pieces. To do so, it makes use of a fleet of 60 Star CNC Swiss machines.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 3, 2025

Digital technology is advancing and finding its place in the manufacturing industry, ultimately providing benefits in the physical world from shorter cycle times and reduced downtime to improved part quality and lower energy consumption. Digital Technologies AI, AR/VR and digital twins were all prominent across the show floor.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

Morris also lists medical/lab processes, CNC machining, 3D printing and cobot applications as growth areas for motion control. An example is the advanced palletizer from Universal Robot & Robotiq, notes Warren Osak, president of Electromate. Advanced robot safety features include safe limited speed and positioning.

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

3D Printing will revolutionize mass-production by enabling our clients to manufacture highly complex parts, reduce cycle time, carbon emissions, energy costs and waste. SLM, headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, is a world-leading provider of integrated metal Additive Manufacturing solutions (aka metal 3D printing).

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

milling, hobbing and grinding) in one machine and systems that use a sub-spindle or multiple axes to machine parts in a single setup to reduce cycle time and minimize geometric and shape defects. Extremely fast and intelligent robots help companies meet order fulfillment demands, a trend driven by e-commerce sales, which grew to $272.6

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Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This includes the adoption of automation, robotics, advanced materials, and digitalization to enhance efficiency and productivity. Additionally, there is growing interest in additive manufacturing (3D printing), which is gaining traction for producing complex, lightweight components, especially in aerospace and defence industries.

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Trimantec

AUGUST 10, 2020

Are you looking to enhance your existing line processes through robotic integration? Robots are changing the manufacturing industry and will continue to do so throughout the coming years. Table of Contents: History of Robotics. Robotics in Manufacturing. Types of Industrial Robots. History of Robotics.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborative robots (cobots) and automated work handling systems were featured across the show floor, designed to address workforce shortages and increase throughput. 3D Printing: New applications and materials in both metal and resin printing are now more affordable, inspiring new implementation ideas.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

Like other 3D printing technologies, AM offers higher design freedom than machining or forming metals, plastics or composites themselves, easily printing geometries that are impossible or extremely costly to achieve with conventional manufacturing technologies. For injection molds, PCS Co. Photo Credit: PCS Co. Fraser, Mich.,

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

End-to-End Conformal Cooling Design, Production for Faster Cycle Times, Boosted Part Quality. Cooling is a critical process for plastic injection molds, affecting both cycle time and final part quality, Cimatron notes, but is especially challenging for complex parts when using traditional drilling and milling methods.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From metal cutting to 3D printing, the built-to-order machine tool manufacturer provides a wide range of machines, controls, and software. And today, through the application of advanced collaborative robotic (cobot) technology, CINCINNATI is putting automation into the hands of more manufacturers.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 1, 2025

Moldmakers are embracing automation, robotics and advanced machining to boost precision, cut lead times and extend mold life. Cavalier Tool and Decatur Mold are investing in lights-out machining with robotic cells, while Westminster Tool and Solution Tools Mold & Die use five-axis milling and metrology for tighter tolerances.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The year 2000 marked the beginning of significant advancements in automation and robotics within the CNC machine tool industry. A major trend has been the integration of CNC machines into automated production lines and robotic systems. The introduction of Industry 4.0 Here are some key challenges: • The rise of Industry 4.0,

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 6, 2023

Most of these molds use modern hot gating systems to reduce customer cycle time and decrease scrap. Mold inspection by hand, eye and a robotic probe is a specific investment area. We mainly produce Class 101 tooling for the medical, consumer and automotive industries.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 17, 2023

This machine owes its short cycle time to a new rotary part manipulator, which can move the part even closer to the bending line. In many cases, this reduces the cycle time by eliminating the need to reposition the grippers during processing. The machine is designed to be as open and accessible as possible. “To

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

In each cell — hard-cutter, sinker EDM and graphite machining — machines and metrology are integrated with a rail-mounted robot for efficient workpiece storage and management. We provide a solution from the beginning to the end whether that is cost savings, changing your automation or improving cycle times.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Some key developments include: Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing for Metal) Impact on Efficiency : 3D printing of metal parts enables the creation of complex and optimized geometries that were previously difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional cutting methods.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Hot runners offer significant advantages for injection molding, such as reducing cycle time and eliminating cold runners and sprue. Collaborative robots, automated systems and smart manufacturing technologies were featured to address labor shortages and reduce costs.

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