Fastener News Desk

MARCH 4, 2025

”- Chris Pauli, Executive Vice President How This Expansion Benefits Current and Prospective Customers Proactive Support: Faster service and reduced lead times for customers in Arkansas, Arizona, and nearby regions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Lead Time Sourcing 52

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

The aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors, with their stringent quality requirements, are major adopters of systems like SupplyPoints. SupplyPoints scalable solutions address this trend by enabling manufacturers to maintain optimal stock levels while reducing lead times.

Lean manufacturing 52

Lean manufacturing Supply Chain Aerospace Automotive 52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 1, 2025

Serves the electronics, medical, appliance, fluid power, marine, consumer products, construction, aerospace, automotive, electrical, mechanical, pharmaceutical and computer components industries. How has having offshore partners influenced your operations, particularly regarding lead times and cost-effectiveness? Heusser, Jr.:

Lead Time 64

Lead Time Pharmaceutical Prototype  Aerospace 64

Plastics Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

million upgrade, the line will shorten lead times for automotive OEMs and consumer markets. Part of a $1.3-million

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Automotive 52

Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2024

Adaptive insertion of automotive parts using multi-modal AI In automotive , aerospace , and consumer electronics, adaptive insertion is performed by humans. This is because the task requires whoever does it to apply and adjust the force in real time to insert asymmetrical, oddly shaped objects successfully.

Apparel 117

Apparel Robotics Robotics Aerospace 117

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 7, 2022

Zoomo partnered with Melbourne-based custom automotive designer, Skunk Machine, to design, develop and assemble the frame for the prototype. This would lead to increased costs and a significantly longer lead time. The frame‘s production relies on tube hydroforming. “We

Prototype  76

Prototype  Supply Chain Automotive Lead Time 76

E&T

JANUARY 13, 2023

Based on data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this could be the result of different factors that are currently affecting the automotive industry, including rising inflation and cost of raw materials. Dominic Tribe is a partner and automotive sector specialist at management consultancy  Vendigital.

Automotive 111

Automotive Agile manufacturing Supply Chain Manufacturing 111

Robotics Business Review

JULY 6, 2024

This approach not only reduces assembly time and inventory complexity, but it can also minimize potential points of failure and improve overall reliability. Industries across sectors, including automotive , aerospace , and the food , can benefit from parts consolidation. Register now.

3D printing 125

3D printing Robotics Robotics Automation 125

Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 22, 2023

Lead time is the culmination of the entire mold manufacturing process. A quality mold delivered on time results from a team of professionals working together from sales, design and manufacturing to validation, delivery and support. Mold manufacturing boils down to lead times. How are shops assessed?

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Lead Time Form Consumer Goods 98

MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply Chain Optimization in Automotive Manufacturing In the automotive manufacturing sector, supply chain efficiency is paramount. By doing so, it minimizes lead times, reduces inventory costs, and ensures that parts arrive just when they’re needed on the assembly line. The result?

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Assembly Line Supply Chain 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Mackay Consolidated Industries is a 100 per cent Australian-owned and operated business that began in 1932 as a small privately owned company that specialised in the supply of OEM-approved automotive parts.

Benchmarking 97

Benchmarking Composites Lead Time Automotive 97

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

Source | Pyramid Molding Group Moore also underscores the impact of extended lead times on operations and market competitiveness. She explains, “Long lead times, often associated with overseas production, can lead to delays in getting products to market. Project lead times can vary quite a bit.

Freight 98

Freight Sourcing Lead Time Logistics 98

Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 16, 2024

.” GEM S27M is the fifth GEM of the GraphCore line of products and is available in large volumes with short lead-time.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Composites Automotive Lead Time 52

Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Monaghan says these features combine to make the R4 Speed Drills well suited for high-speed applications in automotive, aerospace and general machining of components such as connecting rods, injection pumps, wheel carriers, guide wheel shafts and more.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Lead Time Automotive Sourcing 52

Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. The nature of AM can shorten lead times, too. 3D-printed automotive parts, courtesy of Ford Another interesting possibility that AM enables is greater customization.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 15, 2024

Weiler Abrasives has launched its new Precision Express program that cuts lead times for gear grinding wheels from months to days. We know not having the right gear grinding wheel can lead to extensive lead times, quality issues and idle machines.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Cycle time Aerospace Form 52

Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 29, 2023

The 5X-24’s ability to rotate and tilt the tool in multiple directions gives it to access hard-to-reach surfaces, all in one setup, which increases accuracy and reduces labor and lead time for faster mold production. Expand Machinery offers 12" and 24" trunnion sizes in its five-axis machine lineup.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Aerospace Automotive Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 15, 2025

Head of Sales and President of Automotive Business Harald Krger. As a result, the amount of time it takes to program a CNC machine to make a component a bottleneck in many factories is greatly reduced, compared to the previous manual programming process, as is the time spent to estimate how much a new component will cost to program.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics Bottleneck 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2022

However, the share of business held by commercial and industrial electric motor vendors is being threatened by the automotive sector in the wake of electric vehicles. As this trend progresses, it will impact vendors’ ability to secure the electric steel necessary for production, resulting in longer lead times and higher prices for customers.

Automotive 52

Automotive Lead Time Bill of Materials Supply Chain 52

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

It is designed to reduce part handling, setup and overall lead time, while improving part quality, precision and surface finish for complex shapes and contours. The NFX 400A five-axis VMC is designed for small, complex parts — mainly for aerospace, automotive, medical and die-mold applications.

Smart manufacturing 98

Smart manufacturing Function Supply Chain Aerospace 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 15, 2022

Disrupted supply chains and geopolitical situations are leading to longer lead times for parts and raw elements, costing companies time and money. Global challenges facing manufacturers don’t seem to be easing, which is opening the door for Titomic to partner with more manufacturers.

3D printing 97

3D printing Additive manufacturing Aerospace Lead Time 97

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 2, 2023

LLC serves customers in the packaging, logistics, appliance/household goods, off-highway/agricultural equipment, motorcycle, industrial and automotive industries. The company also provides custom CNC machining of large metal parts for prototyping, automotive, aerospace and composite layup molds. CDM Tool & Mfg.

Made-to-spec 98

Made-to-spec Fit Composites Prototype  98

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 12, 2024

A wide range of industries such as aerospace, automotive, mining, oil and gas, machinery manufacturing, and power generation rely on seamless rolled rings, which are critical components used for gears, turbines, bearings, clutches, couplings, drives, flanges, valves, machines, robotics, and other forged shapes. ASME B16.47, and API 6A.

Aerospace 98

Aerospace Automotive Robotics Robotics 98

Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Nearly all solutions for rapid production of sheet metal parts require custom forming tools, molds, or dies, which typically have long lead times and are expensive to produce. Sheet metal forming with the Figur G15 is accessible, flexible, and cost-effective, even at low volumes.

Form 52

Form Lead Time Aerospace Automotive 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 13, 2023

These systems were used to make automotive interiors and exteriors, which demand the parts to be flawless for painting or final finish. These were both cutting-edge technologies for reducing lead times, but many hurdles still existed. Speed was the focus of this technology for those willing to pay a premium.

3D printing 98

3D printing Cycle time Additive manufacturing Lead Time 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 23, 2024

The high-tech industries, particularly automotive and aerospace sectors, are expected to sustain a significant portion of this growth, accounting for 16% of the overall market demand. Flexible, efficient and one-stop tap grinding results in faster tap design, setup, and changeover to reduce lead times and boost competitiveness.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Lead Time Aerospace Form 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 22, 2023

This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors – labor shortage, increasing labor costs, the need for maximizing uptime, push for 24/7 machine availability and customers demanding shorter lead times. Manufacturers need to be more flexible and responsive than ever before.

Automation 98

Automation Manufacturing Robotics Robotics 98

i4.0 today

APRIL 12, 2023

The product updates include a low VOC acrylic well suited for interior, foam bonding automotive applications, an acrylic and rubber differential construction, and a single coated foil tape that performs well in high moisture conditions. The product meets most automotive OEM requirements. All the products feature a two-year warranty.

Automotive 52

Automotive Lead Time Electronics Industry 4.0 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In addition to an industry-leading selection with more than 5,000 standard taps, Vergnano can design custom taps and deliver them with short lead times. A wide range of standard tap designs are available for applications such as general-purpose machining, high performance, synchronized tapping, or carbide tap designs.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Lead Time Automotive Manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 3, 2023

They include representatives from mid- to large-size OEMs and molding companies within the automotive, medical, packaging, consumer goods, and appliances and electronics industries. They have included PowerPoint presentations, photographs, employee input and videos with the form. How are shops assessed?

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Form Lead Time Electronics 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 25, 2023

We are widely known for building cutlery molds of any size and combination, but we also build tooling for the automotive, electrical, electronics, medical, optical, consumer goods and recreational markets. Purchasing a large surface grinder solved another bottleneck area, as it allowed us to do grinding ourselves and shortened lead times.

Prototype  98

Prototype  Consumer Goods Bottleneck Electronics 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

With vast experience, unparalleled manufacturing capabilities, and state-of-the-art CAD, CAM, grinding, EDM and inspection equipment, UC Tools delivers high-quality products with industry leading lead times. In addition to PCD tooling, Cermet and carbide tipped tooling is also available to suit application specific requirements.

Fit 52

Fit Lead Time Form Automotive 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The company is a Montreal manufacturer of custom precision tools that sells to various industries including aerospace, recreational vehicles, rail and automotive. With its high-performance holemaking tools, including drills and special end mills, Clortech expanded into the automotive industry.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Automotive Form Lead Time 59

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 10, 2024

Geopolitical Chaos: Trade tensions and conflicts have caused severe supply chain disruptions, extending lead times from 4 to 12 months. Automotive Leaders : Companies in the automotive sector are integrating semiconductors for advanced features like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and power electronics.

Electronic Design Automation (EDA) 59

Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Electronics 59

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Reduced Lead Times for Projects and New Integrator Partnership Program Customers also save time on product delivery now as Güdel has reduced its lead times to empower integrator partners to quickly and efficiently respond to their customers’ needs. “We www.gudel.com About Güdel Güdel Inc.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Lead Time Logistics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Tesla replaced traditionally-manufactured spot welding shanks with components made on the premises on Markforged printers, reducing lead times and slashing the cost of each shank from $4,000 to $400. Carbon fibre-strengthened printed metals can be three times as strong as aluminium. “AM had a role to play here,” said Elving.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Prototype  98

Dinesh Mishra

AUGUST 23, 2022

North American Lighting (NAL), a Koito Group Company, has been manufacturing automotive lighting systems for vehicle manufacturers since 1983. For a manufacturer like NAL, which works with some of the largest automotive OEMs in America like Ford and GMC, speed and precision are critical. With eight facilities across the U.S.,

Assembly Line 52

Assembly Line 3D printing Lead Time Prototype  52