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?

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i4.0 today

JULY 19, 2022

Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section will show visitors to Motek 2022 its family of compact, affordable industrial robots boost the productivity of common component-handling and product-assembly processes. At Motek, Yamaha will combine LCMR200 units with a cartesian robot to show how parts can be quickly moved between processes.

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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. Pictured is integrated manufacturing with robot transfer.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The new One Off Robotics Cell powered by Meltio, and made in the USA, uses standard welding wire and produces parts that are consistent, spatter-free and clean. One Off Robotics and Meltio are teaming up to develop a breakthrough, ready-to-use additive manufacturing work cell.

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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

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section has helped companies in different sectors of the food industry to realise these benefits by introducing robots to handle packaging and labelling. The SCARA robots can pack sweets accurately and at a consistent speed, on a 24-hour basis to maintain consistent productivity.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The new factory will feature autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a key component in transporting materials and products between the warehouse, assembly stations and assembly departments. Replacing the existing robotics facilities at the site, the new Campus is planned to open in late 2026.

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Automation Mag

MAY 21, 2024

By moving engineering activities to earlier in the development process – the so-called “shift-left approach” – companies can assess the potential impacts of disruption on the product at the time of design and reduce lead times. For example, automotive crash tests are no longer required because they can all be simulated.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Adding linear motion to articulated robots is now a widely adopted solution to extend flexibility and work envelopes. When asked to comment on the benefits of the Cam Follower System, Jerry Schrott, Project Manager at KC Robotics Inc., At FABTECH 2024, Güdel showcased its ‘cam follower advantage.’

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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.,

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 13, 2023

FND: Will having a manufacturing center in the US allow your company to provide clients competitive pricing and avoid long lead times? NF: It is too early to say a “decrease in production lead times” but it definitely will decrease the transportation lead times.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2023

Automotive manufacturers were some of the earliest adopters, but today, automation is found in a wide variety of industries and companies of all sizes. When working with some of the earliest automation systems, every pickup point had to be taught to the robot. Put Automation to Work for You Now you’re ready.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Automation and Robotics: There’s a significant shift towards automation in manufacturing processes. Machine tools are increasingly integrated with robotics and AI-driven systems to enhance productivity, reduce errors, and enable continuous operation. Training programs and certifications are becoming crucial in the industry.

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ATS

JUNE 18, 2019

Entire factories will be recreated as digital twins and used for real-time schedule optimization. Robotic tasks like handling, assembly and packing will be more highly optimized for faster cycle times and reduced error rates. At the same time, processes will become faster, more flexible and more efficient. Industry 4.0

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MEM

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

RapidDirect is a rapid prototyping service of choice for clients in aerospace, robotics, medicines, automotive, consumer goods, and many other industries. RapidDirect assists companies with their manufacturing needs by their self-owned factories and strong manufacturing partner network to satisfy clients.

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Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This includes the adoption of automation, robotics, advanced materials, and digitalization to enhance efficiency and productivity. The market for CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines is expanding rapidly, driven by the automotive and aerospace sectors. Technological advancements are driving a shift towards Industry 4.0,

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 3, 2024

In addition, these special full grip jaws can reduce and simplify setup times, enhancing project profitability. Dillon Full Grip Chuck Jaws are made in the USA with industry-leading lead-times. These wrap-around type top jaws distribute more of the gripping pressure across the workpiece, reducing part distortion. “We

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 10, 2023

Brent Donaldson: And while those businesses have arranged through various end products, including motorcycles, robots and measuring tools, they have all had one thing in common. We've recently acquired a high production automotive machine manufacturer. All of the items covered this season have involved precision metal components.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence strengthens the design process, provides real-time insights, enhances vision inspection systems, optimizes energy consumption, and more driving efficiencies, innovations and opening up new opportunities. Head of Sales and President of Automotive Business Harald Krger.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 2, 2023

In healthcare, AM has been instrumental in producing personalised implants and prosthetics, leading to better patient outcomes. Automotive businesses have adopted AM for rapid prototyping and parts manufacturing, expediting the design process.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence strengthens the design process, provides real-time insights, enhances vision inspection systems, optimizes energy consumption, and more driving efficiencies, innovations and opening up new opportunities. Head of Sales and President of Automotive Business Harald Krger.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 2, 2025

Showcasing an automated machining cell using a robot-driven Hermle system for unattended machining Offers a virtual reality experience for interactive mold design exploration Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers Presents.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

It also reduced maintenance costs, tool costs (30-40%) and tooling lead times (20-30%). This is unfortunate since tool production — especially hard/metal tools — can have long lead times and add considerable cost to the bottom line. Photo Credit: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Within the past few years the number of Fastems ’ CNC automation solutions utilizing automated guided vehicles (AGV) or autonomous mobile robots (AMR) has multiplied, and the demand keeps rising, the company reports. Plug-and-Play Robotic Cell Streamlines Low-to-High Volume Part Loading, Unloading and Palletization.

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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.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

Mr. Bajaj informed the viewers that 3DP is helping automotive companies fast-track their product development process – be it that of trucks, cars, or car parts – from months and weeks to hours. Substituting FDM for traditional manufacturing processes substantially reduces lead times and costs.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

Among those are the company’s WorkPal 1, WorkPartner 1+, Transformer WorkMaster and Transformer 6-axis robot, all of which shorten lead times and maximize ROI. booth): Booth W-431400: GROB G150 5-Axis Universal Machining Center integrated with the GRC-R12 Robot Cell will be in the YG-1 Tool Co.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

According to the company, complex parts, especially for medical, aerospace and automotive industries, typically have intricate details that are “difficult to fill,” largely resulting from said trapped gas getting in the way inside the mold cavity. Photo Credit: Mastip. YCM Technology USA Inc. " x 20.1" " x 23.6"

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

India is among the world’s biggest metal-cutting machine tools markets, with sectors like automotive, general engineering, energy, and aerospace being the major demand drivers. Demand from automotive customers is growing post the pandemic and is envisaged to touch of pre-pandemic levels of 2018-19.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

Pavilions at FABTECH are dedicated to 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating (Hall A) ; Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B) ; and METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D). Designed for a variety of automotive, hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial applications in sizes from 4 mm-to-36”.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The SAEKI team with its on-demand additive manufacturing robot. Industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction face long lead times and high costs for large-format components due to fragmented supply chains and labor-intensive processes. to scale robots for manufacturing appeared first on The Robot Report.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction face long lead times and high costs for large-format components, relying heavily on fragmented supply chains and labor-intensive processes. With global supply chains facing mounting pressures and costs continuing to rise, manufacturing is at a critical juncture.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The company is Productive Robotics. And one aspect of the story that sort of takes it to another level is that the company's products are collaborative robots or Cobots. Zac Bogart, President of Productive Robots and ZBE : I'm Zac, Zac Bogart. Why is that? Brent Donaldson: So here's Zac Bogart.

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