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Automatic gripper changes can add flexibility in manufacturing

Robotics Business Review

These manual interventions not only consume valuable time but also increase the risk of errors, leading to production bottlenecks. Similar to a traffic jam, bottlenecks are often a localized issue that cause widespread disruption. In industries like aerospace and automotive , even minor deviations can have significant consequences.

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Cloud-based Technologies Can Drive the Future of Europe’s Automotive Industry

i4.0 today

In July 2021, the German Association of the Automotive Industry, known as Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), cut its forecast for production growth from 13 percent to 3 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions, including a shortage of semiconductors. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs.

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Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics partner to cut programming, cycle times

Robotics Business Review

With Optimization-as-a-Service, companies can identify and eliminate production bottlenecks, significantly reducing cycle time and programming time, said Realtime Robotics. ” Valiant TMS seven-robot automotive framing application.

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AI-powered Tools: Analyze and Adapt in Real Time and Improve Outcomes

Fabricating & Metal Work

The functionality is available in connection to the next versions of the CAD/CAM solutions: Cimatron for die and mold, GibbsCAM for advanced machining and SigmaNEST for sheet metal fabrication. In addition, KUKA.Sim can program robots offline, analyze cycle times and expand with new functionalities through add-on modules.

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Making your AGV systems safe, in every way possible

Manufacturer's Monthly

Today, the rapid growth of the e-commerce industry and the paradigm shift in the automotive sector are the key drivers for the increasing trend in the use of AGVs. ISO 3691-4 defines the requirements of the safety functions and specifies how to validate the vehicles’ automated functions.

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Everywhere All At Once: ChatGPT to find use in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Retail, and In-Vehicle Experiences in the Automotive Industry

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Data security and privacy remain major concerns as automakers move to embrace ChatGPT across the automotive value chain. Generative AI-powered Large Language Models (LLM), most prominently ChatGPT, are disrupting the automotive industry. Where will it be used? We see four key areas where ChatGPT will have an immediate impact.

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Prima Power Helps Your Shop Evolve by Integration

Fabricating & Metal Work

Regarding 3D laser cutting systems, many of Prima Powers customers are automotive OEMs and Tier I and II automotive suppliers. The companys line of Laser Next machines (1530-2130) are located in nearly every automotive OEM operation. Its what do you build, what do you make, and what are your bottlenecks?