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How robotics and automation can benefit from 3D printing, explains Replique

Robotics Business Review

Source: Replique In the realm of modern manufacturing and automation, the integration of robotics continues to redefine industry standards. Here, she highlights the technology’s impact and potential for enabling flexible, customized, and lightweight production within the automation industry. Source: Replique.

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Modular motors and gearboxes make product development simple

Robotics Business Review

To beat the competition, engineers must shrink development times, optimize product performance and traverse an ever-growing number of supply chain issues. This has made it a challenge to source parts for physical prototyping especially electric motor and motion systems. These motion systems are not limited to physical prototyping.

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Punch Custom Tooling Supports Range of Manufacturing Processes

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Punch Industry USA Inc. Punch Industry USA ’s custom tooling lineup is designed for manufacturers who require custom mold, die and production/factory automation components for injection molding, stamping and equipment manufacturing processes. A ground, polish-less finish of SP3-4 is said to be achievable.

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Moldmakers Help Drive Innovation in Medical Device Manufacturing

Mold Making Technology

Mold builders can seize opportunities in medical manufacturing as demand for precision molds grows, driven by miniaturization, LSR use and auto-injectables, to name a few, requiring advanced machining, automation and tight-tolerance molding. Source: M.R. These business model changes align with current medical manufacturing trends.

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Fluke Reliability Predictions 2025 

Gary Mintchell

This momentum shows no signs of slowing as the clear benefits of automation, AI, and IIoT are putting pressure on businesses to adopt new tools to stay ahead. This includes reshoring operations, exploring alternative suppliers outside regions more susceptible to disruption, and adopting dual-source strategies for critical equipment.

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Embracing Automation: Strategies for Small to Medium-Sized Machine Shops

Modern Machine Shop

This automated robotic cell at MetalQuest frees employees from repetitive, manual tasks. Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. “What is the definition of automation?” “Here’s an analogy.

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UR Ships Cobots with Two-week Lead Time; Manufacturers Meet Section 179 Deadline

Fabricating & Metal Work

Manufacturers simply can’t staff positions to meet their production demands, and many can’t turn to traditional automation, which is too expensive and complex, especially for small and midsized businesses,” says Joe Campbell , senior manager of applications development and strategic marketing at Universal Robots. www.universal-robots.com.