Gary Mintchell

MAY 10, 2024

It should be interested to all of you within the discrete manufacturing market. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the launch of PRESTO System – an innovative modular suite of automated robotic inspection cells revolutionising the landscape of 3D measurement for automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

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MEM

JUNE 29, 2023

Commensurate to this rise in production, seating manufacturers are experiencing heightened demand. A significant portion of these newly manufactured vehicles are electric, and the era of electric battery technology has brought with it challenging technological demands for automotive OEMs.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Lead Time Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 22, 2023

The tool manufacturing industry embraces automation solutions at an unprecedented pace. 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.

Automation 98

Automation Manufacturing Robotics Robotics 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2025

Looking for reasons to smile regarding the manufacturing industry? And in February, ArcelorMittal, one of the worlds leading steel producers, announced it would invest $1.2 billion to build an advanced manufacturing facility in Mobile County, Ala. In March, Lexicon, Inc., million investment will create 60 new jobs.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Lead Time Automotive Advanced manufacturing 52

Design World

JULY 29, 2022

Building on the success of their lead screw technology, this combination of precision-rolled screw and compact nut is driving exceptional performance from an economical package. The main benefit of ball screws is higher efficiency and accuracy, making them ideal for a variety of industrial and automotive applications.

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Form Lead Time Automotive Automation 189

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Advanced reporting capabilities provide manufacturers with actionable insights into tool usage patterns, enabling precise forecasting and reducing operational downtime. Sustainable Manufacturing Practices Enabled by Smart Tool Management Sustainability in tool management is no longer an afterthoughtits a necessity.

Lean manufacturing 52

Lean manufacturing Supply Chain Aerospace Automotive 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 7, 2025

MAESTRO is the next generation IIoT measuring device ensuring manufactured quality quickly and easily. Manufacturers can easily update software, sensors, and additional capabilities over time, ensuring that their investment remains future-proof and continuously supports evolving production needs.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Bottleneck Compliance Aerospace 52

SMMT

JUNE 26, 2023

UK Automotive calls for cross-party adoption of five pledges as part of an industrial strategy to drive industrial transformation, mobility for all, upskilling, global trade, and clean, affordable energy. Commitment would deliver green automotive manufacturing growth and consumer choice in a thriving, accessible EV market.

Automotive 106

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Lead Time 106

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.

Automotive 52

Automotive Prototype  Bill of Materials Cycle time 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Markforged has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing for the past 10 years, helping manufacturers revolutionise the industrial production landscape by bringing 3D printing right to the factory floor. This advancement opened new possibilities for manufacturing stronger and more resilient parts.

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

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.?

Supply Chain 76

Supply Chain Robotics Robotics Automation 76

SMMT

JUNE 29, 2023

With countries around the world accelerating their efforts to attract international investment in advanced manufacturing, Britain’s automotive sector has called on all political parties to back the UK by committing to five key pledges as part of a dedicated industrial strategy.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 52

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.

Automotive 52

Automotive Prototype  Bill of Materials Cycle time 52

Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2024

The nonprofit ARM Institute said it intends to be an honest broker between robotics and manufacturing stakeholders. Source: ARM Institute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today selected six new technology projects for funding. Fixtureless robotic assembly and manufacturing environment (FRAME) 2.0

Apparel 120

Apparel Robotics Robotics Aerospace 120

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. The benefits of thinking outside the traditional manufacturing box can be seen all around the world.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Prototype  98

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

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Cycle time Lead Time Form 98

Robotics Business Review

JULY 6, 2024

Source: Replique In the realm of modern manufacturing and automation, the integration of robotics continues to redefine industry standards. Henrike Wonneberger, co-founder and chief operating officer at Replique, explores the relationship between additive manufacturing and robotics.

3D printing 127

3D printing Robotics Robotics Automation 127

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. This technological shift has allowed us to reduce lead times, improve consistency and take on more complex projects with greater accuracy.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time Automotive Lead Time 3D printing 52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 1, 2025

Versatile operates a 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Rutledge, Georgia, employing 34 people, including three apprentices. Today, Versatile operates a 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Rutledge, Georgia, employing 34 people, including three apprentices. It also maintain a partner facility in Shenzhen, China.

Lead Time 64

Lead Time Pharmaceutical Prototype  Aerospace 64

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 7, 2025

These advancements are not just improving efficiencythey are redefining manufacturing strategies, fostering innovation, and creating new competitive advantages. These systems provide real-time insights, allowing manufacturers to optimize operations, track performance remotely, and scale automation with agility.

Automation 52

Automation Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

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. Due to the current cost of battery manufacturing, many EVs cost more than a comparable ICE vehicle.

Automotive 111

Automotive Agile manufacturing Supply Chain Manufacturing 111

Automation Mag

MAY 21, 2024

C anada is on the cusp of seismic change in manufacturing. These disruptions have also exposed dangerously low levels of resiliency within engineering, supply chains, manufacturing and operations. For example, automated machines streamline operations resulting in greater outputs in less time than traditional methods.

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Automation Supply Chain Prototype  Artificial Intelligence 134

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. There is a potential solution, however: additive manufacturing. The nature of AM can shorten lead times, too. Sometimes these production delays can be in the range of months. Industry 4.0

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing 52

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. Frame manufacturing is certainly an art, especially for more complex shapes.

Prototype  76

Prototype  Supply Chain Automotive Lead Time 76

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. In Australia, Mackay distributes simple, effective solutions for controlling vibrations through Motion Australia’s businesses.

Benchmarking 97

Benchmarking Composites Lead Time Automotive 97

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 23, 2024

Many manufacturing processes require tooling, though most manufacturers outsource production of this tooling. Belting It Out When automotive parts supplier Continental acquired WCCO Belting in Wahpeton, North Dakota, in 2022, many of Continental’s other facilities were surprised by its machining capabilities.

Lead Time 94

Lead Time Function Manufacturing Form 94

Fastener News Desk

APRIL 3, 2023

Chair of the Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM ® ) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “The March Manufacturing PMI ® registered 46.3 Chair of the Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM ® ) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “The March Manufacturing PMI ® registered 46.3 percent, 1.4

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Apparel Lead Time 52

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. The benefits of thinking outside the traditional manufacturing box can be seen all around the world.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Manufacturing 3D printing Prototype  69

Fastener News Desk

MAY 1, 2024

Chair of the Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM ® ) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “The Manufacturing PMI ® registered 49.2 Chair of the Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM ® ) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “The Manufacturing PMI ® registered 49.2 Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Composites 64

Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in August for the 10th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. The report was issued today by Timothy R. Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 8, 2024

1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in September for the sixth consecutive month and the 22nd time in the last 23 months , say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. A Manufacturing PMI ® above 42.5 percent, 1.3

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Apparel Electronics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 15, 2022

Manufacturers’ Monthly sits down with Titomic managing director Herbert Koeck to learn about the company’s future plans – and how it continues to harness cold spray technology as a valuable tool to enter joint ventures with different manufacturers. Titomic provides a complementary advanced manufacturing ability,” Koeck said.

3D printing 97

3D printing Additive manufacturing Aerospace Lead Time 97

Fastener News Desk

MAY 4, 2023

Chair of the Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM ® ) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “The April Manufacturing PMI ® registered 47.1 Chair of the Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM ® ) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: “The April Manufacturing PMI ® registered 47.1 percent, 0.8

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Electronics Beverage 52

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

Source | Pyramid Molding Group Reshoring has become a prominent buzzword in the world of manufacturing, but it's more than just a trendy term; it’s a real phenomenon. It’s not merely about bringing operations back home but embracing a new philosophy of manufacturing.

Freight 98

Freight Sourcing Lead Time Logistics 98

Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Manufacturers can maximize the space with modular enclosures and get added flexibility on the plant floor. Modular enclosures also can be connected to cloud-based tools, which can create streamlined workflows for installing electrical controls, wiring and more, giving the user deeper insights into what’s happening on the manufacturing floor.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Automation Beverage 52

ATS

JUNE 18, 2019

Share Innovation is essential for sustained success in manufacturing. This blog looks at the potential impact of quantum computing in manufacturing, addressing applications, challenges and its relationship to artificial intelligence (AI). Quantum computing can process far greater volumes of sensor data in less time.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in September for the 11th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. A Manufacturing PMI ® above 48.7 Fiore , CPSM, C.P.M.,

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Apparel 52