Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

These 2023 orders were divided almost equally among automotive (15,723 robots sold) and non-automotive companies (15,436 robots sold). There was a 34 percent drop in sales to automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers over 2022 and a 25 percent total decrease in all other industries.

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Robotics Robotics Automotive Consumer Goods 112

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

With this new funding, AMFG will continue to help companies scale their additive manufacturing processes, further solidifying AMFG’s position at the forefront of the autonomous manufacturing revolution. In particular, 3D printing technologies are rapidly permeating the manufacturing scene. These include expanding into the U.S

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21st Century Tech

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Globally, companies are closing the circular economy loop as consumers demand greater environmental accountability. However, manufacturers struggle to reach sustainability goals and recycling rates continue to lag. Another alloy, aluminum 3003 can be found in consumer goods and is used in chemical and food processing.

Beverage 69

Beverage Artificial Intelligence Consumer Goods Supply Chain 69

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 17, 2022

The US manufacturing industry has shown growth beyond initial projections in July, according to a Reuters report citing the US Federal Reserve. . Motor vehicles and parts posted the largest gain within durable manufacturing, reporting a 6.6 Durable consumer goods advanced 3.5 per cent after the industry saw a 0.4

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Manufacturing Consumer Goods Aerospace Electronics 70

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Industrial Gas Turbine component built with Certified HX parameters, manufactured on the DMP Factory 500 (Image courtesy of GF Casting Solutions). is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant copper alloy that is significantly stronger than pure copper and easier to process for additive manufacturing applications. Certified HX.

Consumer Goods 98

Consumer Goods Aerospace Additive manufacturing Automotive 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 24, 2023

MM Plastics announces its acquisition of Micro Precision Plastics (MPP), a venerable family-owned leader in Injection Moulding and Manufacturing. Going beyond manufacturing , MPP offers a comprehensive suite of value-added services, encompassing toolmaking, engineering, material selection, and product assembly.

Consumer Goods 97

Consumer Goods Pharmaceutical Automotive Manufacturing 97

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. The new company will combine Mujin’s industrial robotics expertise with Accenture’s digital engineering and manufacturing service, Industry X. Manufacturing is the cornerstone of Japanese industry.

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MEM

APRIL 20, 2023

Paragon Rapid Technologies, one of the UK’s leading prototyping and low volume manufacturing companies , is delighted to welcome James Ashby as its new Applications Development Manager for the South. Jim joined Paragon Rapid Technologies on 20th March 2023.

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3D printing Consumer Goods Prototype  Additive manufacturing 105

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: PIA Automation Medical devices require precise and consistent manufacturing. manufacturers to streamline operations and embrace innovative solutions tailored to their needs, stated Falc Borchard, vice president of sales and applications at PIA Automation North America. PIAs expansion into the U.S.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The new solution enables consistent, high-quality production of white parts, and provides the benefits of HP’s robust, manufacturing-readyMulti Jet Fusion platform, including industrial-grade reliability, low cost per part, and enhanced manufacturing predictability.

Consumer Goods 91

Consumer Goods Additive manufacturing Digital manufacturing Automotive 91

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We are now revolutionizing the industry again, as we successfully develop, manufacture, and deploy innovative new autonomous lift truck solutions.” The company also noted that multiple segments of manufacturing are investing heavily in automation, including automotive, heavy equipment, plastics, and consumer goods.

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Consumer Goods Robotics Robotics Automotive 118

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

CynLr CLX-01 stack provides real-time, versatile vision CynLr said its mission is to simplify automation and optimize manufacturing processes for universal factories. “This breakthrough will enable the manufacturing industry to dramatically increase efficiency and maximize the value of production setups.” Apply to speak.

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Robotics Robotics Bottleneck Sourcing 64

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

This combination of mobile robotics and leading AI-powered navigation technology brings unmatched intralogistics flexibility and scalability for ABB’s customers, in an environment that is shifting from linear production to dynamic manufacturing networks,” Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics, said in a release.

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Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods Logistics 127

Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 21, 2024

Edge), a local manufacturer of automated assembly and testing machinery for the woodworking, automotive and consumer goods sector. million, for six southwestern Ontario manufacturers: Edge Automation Inc., Roden Manufacturing, Tradeline Products Inc. LONDON — On Aug. MTO Metal Products Ltd.,

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Manufacturing Consumer Goods Form Automation 52

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Midea Group unit’s robots work in a variety of markets, including automotive, electronics, metals and plastics, consumer goods, e-commerce and retail, and healthcare. Augsburg, Germany-based KUKA is one of the world’s leading suppliers of robotics.

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Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods Fit 126

Manufacturing Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Over the years, advancements in 3D printing materials have fueled innovation, allowing manufacturers to explore new possibilities in aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and consumer goods. With the market set to exceed USD 5.06 billion by 2032, the demand for high-performance and sustainable materials is rising rapidly.

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3D printing Consumer Goods Aerospace Automotive 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 7, 2024

At Formnext 2024, a new consortium of leading 3D printing companies was announced to address the most pressing challenges that manufacturers face in adopting and scaling 3D printing technology for industrial use. Today, 3D printing is transitioning from niche innovations to high-volume manufacturing. ” to “how?”

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3D printing Form Consumer Goods Supply Chain 40

Automation Mag

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Despite some bright spots in specific industries, the overall performance reflected in the report shows a pullback in robotics investments across key areas, influenced by ongoing economic headwinds faced by North American manufacturers during the first six months of 2024. percent increase over the first half of 2023. percent to $62.84

Robotics 64

Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods Supply Chain 64

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 16, 2024

The deal, valued at INR 20 Crores, encompasses a diverse range of applications, spanning E-commerce, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and Fast-Moving Consumer Durables (FMCD). Omega Seiki Mobility has been growing its product lineup and manufacturing footprint rapidly in India.

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Logistics Cargo Consumer Goods Pharmaceutical 116

Automation Mag

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Non-automotive industries drove demand, accounting for 56 percent of orders (4,113 units), while automotive customers contributed 44 percent (3,216 units). The automotive-specific segment showed mixed results, as automotive component orders surged 61 percent, while automotive OEM orders contracted by 15 percent.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Robotics Robotics Automotive 52

Automation Mag

AUGUST 31, 2023

Over the last five years, we’ve seen a steady acceleration of robot orders as all industries have struggled with a labour shortage and more non-automotive companies recognize the tremendous value automation provides,” said Alex Shikany, vice-president of membership and business intelligence, A3.

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Robotics Robotics Automotive Consumer Goods 75

HGR Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

What Distributors Would Like to See More of … and Less of from Manufacturers. The relationship between distributors and manufacturers can be complicated. It requires constant care, feeding and adaptation in a rapidly changing environment – and manufacturers may be damaging it by failing to recognize common pitfalls.

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Supply Chain Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods 89

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

We see huge potential for their robots in post and parcel, manufacturing, retail, and logistics warehousing operations, where they could complement and collaborate with human workers and automate tasks that traditional robotics can’t.” Called Accenture Alpha Automation, the new venture is owned 70% by Accenture and 30% by Mujin.

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Robotics Robotics Logistics Warehousing 124

Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Industries served include automotive, appliance, lawn and garden, hunting and fishing, RV, marine, packaging and consumer goods. Collaborating with these various markets enables us to adapt and proactively seek new manufacturing techniques that exceed our customers’ expectations.

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Manufacturing 3D printing Consumer Goods Robotics 105

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

This team is involved in the design, development and maintenance of high-precision molds, including multi-cavity and complex molds used in various industries such as automotive, medical and consumer goods. When joining MPC, the company aimed to create a unique culture, different from typical manufacturing environments.

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Cycle time Automotive Lead Time 3D printing 52

Min-Hui

JANUARY 8, 2023

Injection molding machines, also known as press machines, are manufacturing devices used for producing plastic parts and products by injecting molten plastic into a mold. They are widely used in various industries, including the automotive, medical, and consumer goods industries.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Automotive Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

-Schneider Electric developing breakthrough applications by designing and manufacturing new Metal Jet-printed parts -Commercial Metal Jet Solution takes 3D printed metals to mass production by delivering high-quality parts at scale across industries -New HP Metal Jet S100 now commercially availability for mass production of high-quality 3D printed (..)

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3D printing Supply Chain Consumer Goods Manufacturing 40

MEM

DECEMBER 7, 2022

CGTech will attend the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics exhibition from 7 th – 9 th February 2023 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. provides smarter data for smarter manufacturing, giving our customers a ‘cutting edge’.”. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine | The Home of Manufacturing Industry News.

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Manufacturing Electronics Consumer Goods Composites 52

MEM

MAY 31, 2023

iPRODUCE is a European-funded project that embraces and explores the connections between several concepts, namely open innovation, social manufacturing, co-creation, and collaboration. Moreover, it explores these collaboration activities in several consumer sectors, including furniture, electronics, mobility, and others.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Consumer Goods Prototype  Electronics 52

Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

Automotive customers accounted for 68% of all robot orders in Q1, with 5,659 robots purchased. During Q1, non-automotive orders in consumer goods, semiconductor & electronics, plastics & rubber, life sciences/pharmaceutical/ biomedical, metals, and others purchased 3,519 robots, down 42% over Q1 2022.

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Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods Automotive 52

Additive Manufacturing

AUGUST 27, 2022

08, 2022 — 3D Systems announced it has entered an agreement to acquire dp polar GmbH , the German-based designer and manufacturer of a high volume additive manufacturing system designed for high-speed mass production of customized components. ROCK HILL, S.C.,

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The DMP Factory 500 together with the new printing parameters for the HX nickel alloy allows us to scale our additive manufacturing services by delivering large cross-section parts such as combustion chamber casings, stators, and impellers,” said Marco Salvisberg, business development manager, additive manufacturing, GF Casting Solutions.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Aerospace Additive manufacturing Automotive 52

Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Based in France, Prodways is a manufacturer of DLP 3D printing technologies, known for their patented DLP MOVINGLight®(MovingLight) technology. This partnership offers a real opportunity for our customers to move beyond prototyping to volume production in additive manufacturing. explains Alban D’Halluin, CEO at Prodways Printers.

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3D printing Consumer Goods Prototype  Additive manufacturing 52

Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 16, 2024

Black Swan also recently launched the following products, all issued from its GraphCore Powder (GC1004): GEM X23M for use in Polypropylene, a commercial product typically used in the automotive industry for bumpers (fenders), interiors, battery casings and general packaging applications.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Composites Automotive Lead Time 52

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It finds widespread application across diverse industries, from automotive and electronics to consumer goods and medical devices, serving as a critical enabler in crafting high-performance molds. This not only saves time but reduces costly errors and material waste, contributing to a more sustainable manufacturing process.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Cycle time Prototype  Electronics 52

i4.0 today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

When it comes to history and awareness, polymer additive manufacturing leads the 3D printing industry. End-Use Sectors Finding Value in Polymer Additive Manufacturing. Through user interviews, IDTechEx has identified several application areas, such as: Automotive. Consumer Goods. billion in 2033. Medical Devices.

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3D printing Prototype  Additive manufacturing Consumer Goods 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

While robot orders declined overall for the second quarter in a row, non-automotive customers ordered more robots during that timeframe than automotive customers, demonstrating the value perceived by a growing number of industries. Bureau of Labor Statistics) remains a key driver of automation.

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