Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 7, 2025

Fewer machines not only save expensive floor space and capital, but they also limit multiple clamping processes, reducing cycle times and minimizing the chances of errors and damage to parts. Key Features of the VT 4 High precision and efficiency: short cycle times and simultaneous four-axis machining for enhanced productivity.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This process significantly reduces cycle time while boosting productivity. Additionally, a specially designed hydraulic pump controls the clamping pressure based on diameter, including up/down pressure, to achieve faster cycle times. www.anca.com ABOUT ANCA ANCA is a market leading manufacturer of CNC grinding machines.

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Design World

AUGUST 3, 2022

Moreover, thanks to the machine’s innovative automatic rotation it is possible to measure every side of a part in one complete cycle. For any manufacturer looking to check their components in cost-effective, short cycle times with absolute precision and reliability, the all-in-one Metrios Re-Light provides the solution.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This new, fully automated conveyor blasting system is engineered to optimize efficiency, precision, and safety, catering to industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing that require meticulous surface preparation for metal sheets, including titanium and other materials.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The electric vehicle markets are shaping up to be more diverse as larger, established companies like Porsche compete with smaller manufacturers. The global EV landscape is also more competitive than the automotive markets of previous decades, as more manufacturers — large and small — compete for space.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Source: Realtime Robotics Manufacturing can benefit from increasingly intelligent robots as much as any other industry. “Realtime is helping manufacturers realize the next wave of efficiency improvements necessary to get the most out of their new and existing automation applications.”

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

manufacturers face widening labor shortfalls and need automation to help fill those gaps. With our investors’ support, we are making a real difference for shop workers and addressing the critical labor shortages in manufacturing today.” GrayMatter automated manually intensive tasks at Lawrence Brothers. The Carson, Calif.-based

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ATS

APRIL 1, 2022

Digital transformation is impacting manufacturers across every industry, and automotive manufacturing is no exception. Thus, the automotive smart factory is becoming a critical need in a business landscape where every avenue of potential efficiency must be pursued. in Automotive Manufacturing Capabilities.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image: Kito PWB Manufacturers’ Monthly delves into how the Kito EQ electric chain hoist redefines manufacturing standards, with its advanced features driving improvements in efficiency, safety, and productivity. In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, reliable, efficient, and safe lifting solutions are essential.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 20, 2025

Source: CAE Services Groupe Plastivaloire specializes in large, complex single- and two-shot molds for a variety of parts, primarily in automotive, molding components as large as bumpers and as small as air-duct actuators. Resins processed include TPO, HDPE, ABS, nylon and PP, including glass-filled materials.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Kito EQ electric chain hoist redefines standards, enhancing efficiency, safety, and productivity in manufacturing. Image: Kito Manufacturers’ Monthly delves into how the Kito EQ electric chain hoist redefines manufacturing standards, with its features driving improvements in efficiency, safety, and productivity.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 15, 2025

Canadian companies have had a rough start to the year as discussions on the potential economic impact of tariffs point towards difficult times ahead. Manufacturers are in strict saving-mode, hoping to emerge from this potential crisis mostly unscathed. More manufacturing moving to the U.S.A.?

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The new MPXS series is intended to provide manufacturers with an efficient tool for handling non-porous parts at high speeds on robots or automated systems, said COVAL. This size means it can be installed as close as possible to suction cups or inside restricted spaces for reduced pick-up time with no loss of load, guaranteeing high speeds.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 30, 2025

An example from a virtual mold design curriculum showing DFM-driven thread lead-in modifications for improved manufacturability and grinder accessibility. Source | Virtual.Mold.Design Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is the process of designing parts, components or products for ease of manufacturing to make a better product at a lower cost.

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

“Based on the XM200G multi-laser printer platform, the introduction of the XM300G is another example of how Xact Metal continues to combine the requirements of metal powder-bed fusion and advanced technology to establish a new level of price and performance for additive manufacturing.”. Xact Metal has already received orders for the XM300G.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Robotics specialist FANUC has supported robot integrator DForce Engineering with the design and installation of two complete automation cells for aluminium underbody components for a prestigious automotive manufacturer. The Sertec Group, a worldwide business in the automotive industry, is one of its key customers.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Benefits of Early Engineering Involvement in an Automotive Build Manufacturers are increasingly looking to find innovative and forward-thinking ideas to combat the challenge of remaining competitive whilst still reducing costs, maybe the biggest challenge they face today.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Designed to decrease the apprehension some manufacturers might face during their initial foray into robotic automation, the new Kuka Robot Guide makes the process fast and easy to apply the right automation to specific application needs. Photo Credit: Kuka Robotics Corporation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 28, 2023

The correct selection of a cylinder that offers lightweight design as well as rapid cycle time and stroke speed – without compromising on power or longevity – is essential in ensuring productivity,” explains Kal Balu, engineering manager for SMC Corporation New Zealand.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

From there, the motion planning in single robot cells as well as multirobot cells can be automatically optimized for cycle time. Our customers will benefit by optimizing cycle time to improve production efficiency and reducing the amount of engineering efforts required for equipment design. Takeuchi: Yes, they are.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Turning is a foundational process in machining, integral to manufacturing precision components that meet the rigorous demands of various industries. The lathe’s ability to rotate the workpiece allows for precise shaping and finishing, making turning one of the most widely used processes in manufacturing.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Benefits of Early Engineering Involvement in an Automotive Build : Manufacturers are increasingly looking to find innovative and forward-thinking ideas to combat the challenge of remaining competitive whilst still reducing costs, maybe the biggest challenge they face today.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The company recently brought several of its brands, including Toyoda and its automotive component manufacturing group, under the JTEKT name in a move that’s meant to reduce confusion and highlight synergies. One solution on display was JTEKT’s flexible manufacturing system (FMS) with a pallet automation system.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Manufacturers must produce lighter and more compact EV transmissions from tough materials such as low-alloy steels — and those that rely on traditional manufacturing processes risk falling behind. To examine these challenges, let’s focus on the manufacture of gear components. Meanwhile, Virta reports that 1.06

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

This level of precision is indispensable in sectors such as aerospace, where advanced materials and accuracy are required for the manufacture of engine components and other critical parts, and in the medical field, where high-accuracy production of implants and surgical tools is essential. MTC control and monitoring panel.

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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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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 30, 2022

The new center was designed for customers and partners to fully interact with the latest technology and digital machining techniques while working together with Sandvik Coromant experts, including manufacturing specialists, development and process engineers and CAM programmers to develop new ways of overcoming machining challenges.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 19, 2023

With this method, an MSC Metalworking Specialist can quickly help any shop achieve its objectives of shorter cycle times, better surface finishes and accuracy, or longer tool life. Air compressor manufacturer VMAC Global Technology increased speed by 18% and feedrate by 122% to achieve a 121% increase in MRR.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Lincoln Electric® (Cleveland, OH) announces the latest evolution of the HyperFill® Twin-Wire Welding Solution with expansion of the new HyperFill® RA for increased travel speeds, improved cycle times and added throughput for automated welding. Deliver improved cycle times and throughput in automated welding. “On

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Control Engineering

JUNE 12, 2023

Manufacturing insights Future-proofing manufacturing uses digitization and digitalization and eventually digital transformation to help companies make better and more informed decisions. Leading manufacturers are making the digital transition with help from trusted partners. We started with just the line operator’s body.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 20, 2025

Prima stands for Progress in Manufacturing Automation. Finn Powers expertise was in punching and shearing technologies, and in creating flexible automation systems, such as the Night Train FMS for material storage, with intelligent cassette management for real-time monitoring. Maintenance costs are more straightforward, Plass added.

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MEM

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A Midlands-based manufacturer that can trace its roots back more than 200 years is using Industry 4.0 Westley Plastics is a family-run business that specialises in taking engineering plastic products from concept and design to final manufacture, utilising its on-site design, casting and CNC machining facilities.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

KUKA’s KR FORTEC industrial robot aims to provide high dynamic performance to achieve shorter cycle times. 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.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

GX10B and GX20B built for high payloads, throughput Epson Robots said it has engineered the new GX-B models to help users easily develop automation for demanding manufacturing tasks. The market research firm cited increased demand from the automotive and chemical industries as short-term growth factors. Similarly, Fact.MR

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 18, 2023

Automotive manufacturers and other companies that make one part thousands of times will most likely invest in a highly precise, automated tool, while smaller enterprises that can sacrifice a bit more cycle time and need more flexibility will most likely use clamping tools. motoman.com.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 25, 2023

Machine tool and Automotive industries alike often experience delays and defects in processes due to long strands of metal build-up that result in decreased production. This extra functionality speeds up processes, reduces cycle times, and provides a better finish on the part being produced. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

GROB machine tools have become a driving force in modern metal-cutting technology, offering a blend of advanced features that not only enhance efficiency but also redefine the standards for precision manufacturing. GROBs emphasis on precision tooling and advanced software solutions further elevates their machines capabilities.

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