Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Rockwell Automation has been “the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation”, and then “the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and software.” Now it is “the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation.” Software was sexy. Just watch.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Lehtonen expects ‘a massive gear change’ Prior to Pickle, Lehtonen was head of product for HighRes Biosolutions , a laboratory automation software company, and he was a co-founder and CEO of LabMinds Ltd., a laboratory automation company. Ville Lehtonen.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Industry research shows that by 2023, 30% of manufacturers will enhance their shop floor digital twin with real-time signal transponder data, leading to an 80% reduction in logistic bottlenecks in shop floor and storage areas – Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2021. Operability in various plant conditions (ex.

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Metrology

MAY 7, 2023

As the demand for precision manufacturing continues to rise, automated metrology systems are emerging as a game-changer in the industry. The post Automated Metrology – From Bottleneck to Productivity appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This new relationship expands the Fanuc system’s capabilities by enabling the automation of manual gauging processes, helping manufacturers eliminate bottlenecks and improve productivity. By automating tedious manual gauging tasks, New Scale’s Q-Span systems improve measurement consistency, repeatability, and throughput […]

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A new survey of over 500 fabricators found that more than 90 percent struggle with production bottlenecks, with 85 percent saying material handling and bending are the primary sources of gridlock. MC Machinery surveyed fabricators via an anonymous online survey between September 3rd and September 18th.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 3, 2024

Answering questions along those lines starts the conversation around how we identify bottlenecks so that we can eliminate processes that are not creating a profit. At its most fundamental, what automation software offers is visibility — past, present and future. The real questions are: “ Where are you always busy?”

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The ABB Group is expanding production at B&R, its global center for machine and factory automation based in Eggelsberg, Austria. Now that the global supply chain bottlenecks have eased recently, B&R wants to meet the high customer demand for automation solutions as quickly as possible.

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The Fabricator

JUNE 8, 2023

was experiencing a bottleneck problem in its packaging department that threatened its lead times. Situation Metal fabrication company Penn Sheet Metal, Allentown, Pa., Manual stretch wrapping of its pallet loads of architectural and roofing components and custom decorative products took.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This seamless, automated bending solution can increase production capacity, reduce labor costs, improve safety and maximize workflow efficiency. Helping fabricators eliminate production bottlenecks in downstream operations is the focus of MC Machinery’s newest FABTECH-revealed equipment and technology, including the FastBEND cell.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2025

Unloading trailers and containers is a labor-intensive task that has been difficult to automate, but a number of companies have made progress. Were bringing AI-powered automation that enhances reliability, safety, and efficiencyallowing warehouse teams to shift from hazardous, repetitive tasks to more strategic and value-added roles.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Automation, robotics and collaborative robots (also known as cobots) have the power to change the way the welding and manufacturing industries work. According to a recent report commissioned by Google, automation has the power to deliver a $2.2 This includes $1 trillion boost from accelerating the rate of automation and a $1.2

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 5, 2025

Part production is often hampered by a single operation — often a single critical feature that, for whatever reason, creates a bottleneck that dramatically alters the profitability of a job. Secondly, the drills had to handle the cutting conditions needed to reliably produce holes fast enough to eliminate the production bottleneck.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

Chef Robotics food automation pods assemble ready-to-cook meals for leading food manufacturers. The company is crossing the chasm from early adopters to gain its initial foothold in what promises to be a huge market for food manufacturing automation. This presents a huge opportunity for automation. billion in 2023 to $3.35

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 9, 2023

Typical project delivery time = 28 days Average machine setup time = 80 minutes Average machine utilization = 65% Sales Growth = 10% Order win rate = 45% Average age of employee = 40 Automation opportunities through CAM software Automation.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 9, 2025

Automated molding DFM offers draft and thickness review, undercut analysis and parting line projection. Automated, data-driven insights enable engineers to fine-tune their designs before production begins, saving time and reducing manufacturing costs. “Automated DFM for injection molding is an industry first. .

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iBASEt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Factory Automation – Integrates MBE data with automated processing and measuring systems, enhancing precision and repeatability Sustainment Engineering – Structures data to support product closed-loop sustainment strategies, lifecycle management, and upgrades.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 23, 2023

Smart Robotics, a warehouse robotics and automation specialist, has launched its Smart Mixed Case Palletizer, an industrial robot pick and place station. By using warehouse automation, […]

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Universal Robots

MARCH 16, 2018

In the search for a way to efficiently drill holes through the pieces of foam used for the upholstery to create the tufted look, Fibreline determined automation was the key to achieving their production goals. Universal Robots and OCTOPUZ work together to automate Fibreline’s manufacturing process while providing flexibility.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 15, 2023

By monitoring machine performance, communicating key data points and analyzing data, a company can identify bottlenecks, downtime and other issues, like lengthy overrides, that may be slowing down operations.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

He also cited plant-level automation customers. “Furthermore, the idea of changing automation by simply downloading task recipe from an online platform makes factories … product-agnostic. Apply to speak. We are excited to be a part of their journey in building the factories of the future.”

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As part of the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) concept from Siemens, the Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link modules are seamlessly integrated into the existing automation environment. The Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link modules integrate into the compact Simatic ET 200SP I/O system, as well as any other common automation system.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Realtime Robotics has partnered with HLS Engineering Group to enhance automation cell optimization, aiming to eliminate production bottlenecks and reduce cycle times within a matter of weeks.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

• CAM Assist Cycle Time Estimator, a new solution from CloudNC, uses AI to accelerate how quickly machinists can estimate new work will take - a bottleneck in any machine shop • By automating the estimation process for multiple parts simultaneously, Cycle Time Estimator allows CAM Assist users to turn around estimates for 3+2 axis parts up to 20 times (..)

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 20, 2024

Automation is a significant driving force behind speed and an enhanced user experience. By removing manual bottlenecks, systems can operate at their optimal capacity, delivering the desired outcomes efficiently. Ultimately, what matters to users is the experience they have with the systems and applications being used.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JANUARY 16, 2025

Actionable Steps : Assess Current Procurement Processes: Systematically identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in your procurement cycle. Adopt Technology Solutions : Utilize procurement software to automate processes, track orders, and manage supplier relationships. Examples include lead times, cost savings, and supplier reliability.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are times, however, when companies need to turn to welding automation to augment or replace portions of their operations. Some may benefit from fixed welding automation, while other operations lend themselves to either cobot welding or automated (robotic) welding. So, when is it time to add an automated welding solution?

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Source: TGW Logistics TGW Logistics Group GmbH said it has applied its more than 50 years of experience in developing automated systems into its latest picking robot. PickCenter automates processes like sorting , consolidating, or separating goods. labor can be a major bottleneck.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Young Guns is developing an AI-enabled automated packing solution that could increase their productivity by up to 50 per cent. Initially the project was about looking for any existing automated solutions for de-stuffing containers which is a difficult process to automate,” Mr Kelly said. Product Design Challenge.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The secure facility specializes in the development of production-ready, custom automation solutions that allow manufacturers to overcome existing labor issues while increasing production output. The new center allows us to streamline automation development and project management, said Dan Janka, president of Mazak Corporation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

With automation, job shops can rely more on machines to reduce their reliance on scarce skilled labour. Investing in technology, such as automation, enhances efficiency and reduces costs. Addressing production bottlenecks Bottlenecks can severely disrupt production flow and impact overall efficiency in Australian manufacturing.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 2, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how a sorting company upgraded their automation systems to improve operations. Automation insights NPI, a Texas-based mail sorting design company, worked on emphasizing and shortening the time to a return on investment (ROI) by upgrading its automation systems.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 27, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how onboarding new talent and teaching them programming is a major bottleneck challenge. Learn how Git-based software can remove some of the potential bottlenecks. The biggest bottlenecks are onboarding new talent and best leveraging the use of senior engineers’ time.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 27, 2023

Traceability is widely used in the world of automation, and for good reason. solutions, it can help to think of traceability as a parallel process that has evolved to match the automation world’s expansive capabilities. Eric Henefield is global director, traceability solutions business for Omron Automation.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Using cobots (collaborative robots) and fully autonomous production lines to accelerate output while reducing manufacturing defects, ensuring a competitive edge for businesses that adopt AI-driven automation. Reinventing AI-driven procurement strategies to sidestep bottlenecks and price fluctuations.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Cyngn’s autonomous DriveMod Tugger tugs up to 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) to automate repetitive hauling. By automating these tasks, companies can eliminate these inefficiencies, shifting workers to other responsibilities.” Businesses are asking for more than just indoor efficiency.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 27, 2024

Realtime Robotics this week said it has won the Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation, or IERA, Award for its Optimization system. “It It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by the leading organizations in the robotics industry,” stated Will Floyd-Jones, co-founder of Realtime Robotics.

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