Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Elving pointed out that an estimated 40 per cent of all components used by Australian manufacturers are sourced from China, with a large percentage of the balance coming from other offshore sources. 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

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 4, 2025

This list represents committed exhibitors as of the time of publication. Get To Know EPS FloTek Source | EPS FloTek Moldmaking is the process EPS FloTek has built its entire technology around. Source | Incoe Corp. Current as of 2/16/25. Get To Know Incoe Corp.

Sourcing 75

Sourcing Manufacturing Lead Time Automotive 75

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

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

Source: All images provided by J&M Media What place does five-axis machining have in YCM’s offerings? 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. What is YCM’s approach to smart manufacturing?

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Smart manufacturing Function Supply Chain Aerospace 98

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Mr Elving pointed out that an estimated 40% of all components used by Australian manufacturers are sourced from China, with a large percentage of the balance coming from other offshore sources. . Carbon fibre-strengthened printed metals can be three times as strong as aluminium. . AM had a role to play here,” said Mr Elving. .

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Manufacturing 3D printing Prototype  69

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

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

Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 3, 2022

These materials are carrier resins for masterbatches that empower sustainable innovation in the plastics industry by helping OEMs and molders in the packaging, automotive and consumer goods segments decrease reliance on virgin plastics. When advising on the ideal solutions, we analyze more than just color,” said Peter Prusak, M. This helps M.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Supply Chain Lead Time Automotive 52

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 11, 2024

Source (All Images) | Microrelleus (Barcelona, Spain) The electric vehicle (EV) industry is pushing the design and look of automotive lighting to the edge, so to speak. Making the Switch For over a year, an automotive supplier beta-tested the ultra-fast femtosecond laser technology in its actual operations.

Automotive 52

Automotive Function Sourcing Prototype  52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

This capability has become increasingly important, especially in times of supply chain disruptions, as it reduces lead times and ensures uninterrupted production. In the early iterations of Sentinel, most small components were made of aluminium, and many were sourced as ready made items.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 2, 2023

Louis, MO, operates globally and provides solutions such as engineering support, sales and marketing, distribution, and high-touch service to customers in the automotive, industrial, and other technical end markets. EFC, based in St. The Company has served as a critical link between suppliers and customers for over 35 years.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Fit Lead Time 52

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 16, 2024

Source: Weiler Abrasives Weiler Abrasives is showcasing a broad portfolio of industrial grinding solutions for gear grinding, precision grinding, roll grinding, metal conditioning and foundries that can help operations increase productivity and solve challenges.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Fit Lead Time Form 52

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.

3D printing 52

3D printing Manufacturing Additive manufacturing Automotive 52

ATS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Having a single accurate source of truth helps bring about more informed decision making. Sales & lead times AI lets ERP systems accurately predict demand and lead times based on data analysis. AI tools can handle tasks like eliminating duplicate data, updating changed details and ensuring data accuracy.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Lead Time 52

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Large demand volumes are required to offset the initial cost of designing and manufacturing PICs, and production lead times can take months. The photonic integrated circuit market is expected to increase in size by almost 9 times in the next 10 years. Source: IDTechEx What are the PIC materials of the future?

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Artificial Intelligence Electronics Benchmarking 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Whether it’s combating supply chain instability, labor shortages, lead times, or seamless integration, the right industrial enclosure solution is the heart of your automation system, and manufacturers need industrial cabinets that help them overcome these challenges. subhead] Modular enclosures helps maximize factory floor space.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Automation Beverage 52

Fastener News Desk

MAY 1, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity but work to improve lead times, due to their raw material supply chain disruptions. We’re quoting new business for the factory, and automotive builds continue at averages but not near maximum outputs. Workforce is stable, with the turnover ratio dropping considerably.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Composites 64

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Our Robotics Campus will help us to serve our customers more efficiently and support new and existing sectors like automotive, electronics, logistics, healthcare, e-commerce and pharmaceuticals to unlock the full potential of automation.” Source: Interact Analysis www.abb.com go.abb/robotics Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automation Pharmaceutical 52

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.

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Cycle time Lead Time 52

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, but at a slow pace. China relations, and the impact the UAW (United Auto Workers) strike could have on suppliers of ours who support automotive production. The Prices Index remained in ‘decreasing’ territory, 4.6 But overall conditions feel stable.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Apparel 52

Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

They use additive techniques to produce complex geometries, customized tools, and tool components with reduced lead times and enhanced performance characteristics. Tool Management Systems: Offering advanced tool management systems that provide inventory control, tool tracking, and automated reordering based on real-time usage data.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Additive manufacturing 3D printing 52

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. Single-Source Machine Tool Solutions Associated with Mold and Die Machining.

3D printing 98

3D printing Cycle time Automation Additive manufacturing 98

Fastener News Desk

MAY 11, 2023

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to the worst humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II, as well as supply chain disruptions in critical sectors , including agriculture, automotive, energy, and food. These are historically remarkable events that can’t be anticipated and lead to trillions of dollars in losses.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Value chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

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. Of course, reaching out to vendors whose solutions you may be considering should be a primary source of information.

Automation 52

Automation Robotics Robotics Smart manufacturing 52

Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, a positive for future economic activity. ” [Machinery] “Automotive sales still impacted by UAW strike. “Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Transportation Equipment — registered growth in November.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Supply Chain Apparel 52

Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Other notable trends include the growth in industrial automation, particularly in the automotive sector, which continues to be a major consumer of machine tools, including CNC machines and advanced automation solutions. The Ace Micromatic Group has been a sig nificant source of inspiration for me, ever since I joined in 1999.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain Smart manufacturing 52

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.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Aerospace Automotive 52

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Then as we were evaluating where we were on our digital journey, we had just launched an ERP transformation, it really became about a single source of truth being the platform for all of our change. We really needed to drive things forward to have this single source of truth so that was a key component for us, where we were going to grow.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bill of Materials Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 3, 2024

Additionally, low-CO 2 production is achieved through low-emission production processes and energy sources as well as consistently short transport routes throughout the entire process chain. In addition, these special full grip jaws can reduce and simplify setup times, enhancing project profitability.

Form 52

Form Aerospace Manufacturing Fit 52

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 10, 2023

Once they understood how to do that stuff, then we start sourcing locally. And you look at a source like casting out of Taiwan and machine casting out of Taiwan. We've recently acquired a high production automotive machine manufacturer. It's buying raw materials, everything. Now we own a holding company.

Made-to-spec 98

Made-to-spec Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Source (All images) | Molded Precision Components and MPC Advanced Machining Who is MPC Advanced Machining? 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.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time Automotive Lead Time 3D printing 52

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 23, 2024

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. But the company was having trouble sourcing tooling for its rubber belting products. All photos provided by WCCO Belting.

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Lead Time Function Manufacturing Form 94

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 4, 2025

Background: IFI represents approximately 85% of North American fastener production, and our members supply fasteners in industrial, automotive and aerospace applications. military, the automotive industry, and other vital applications. manufacturer cannot get its necessary raw material in the quality and quantity needed. and Canada.

Automotive 52

Automotive Aerospace Lead Time Manufacturing 52

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While multi-sourcing and intensifying cooperation with our suppliers and customers all over the world, we concentrated our focus on emergency response scenarios, business sustainability management, preparation of quality and performance improvement programs for suppliers, and increasing the level of automation based operations.

Logistics 59

Logistics Supply Chain Lead Time Additive manufacturing 59

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Mats Wennmo , Global Automotive Transmission Manager at the metal cutting specialist Sandvik Coromant , explains why power skiving is crucial for competitive manufacturing. The method works particularly well in mass production, where short lead times are vital.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Cycle time Lead Time Form 98

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Source: SAEKI Global supply chains are under increasing pressure, and manufacturing costs continue to rise. 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. The post SAEKI raises $6.7M

Robotics 67

Robotics Robotics 3D printing Manufacturing 67

ATS

MARCH 6, 2025

One example of repetitive manufacturing is automotive parts. Customer service enhancement : Mixed mode solutions reduce lead times without sacrificing the ability of manufacturers to produce custom outputs. This improvement enhances customer service, ultimately leading to greater consumer loyalty.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Discrete manufacturing Lead Time Bill of Materials 52