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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Without modern, efficient infrastructure, the benefits of reshoring could be lost to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Companies need to build relationships with multiple suppliers to mitigate risks and avoid bottlenecks. Domestic production can lack the economies of scale that offshore operations enjoy.

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Nexa3D Starts Shipping Its High-Throughput Laser Sintering Platform, the QLS 820

Additive Manufacturing

The QLS 820 features, exchangeable build station that operators can use for continuous production during the cooldown process, eliminating production bottlenecks and increasing throughput and overall asset utilization.

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Nexa3D Brings to Market High Throughput, Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing Platform

Additive Manufacturing

The QLS 820 features, exchangeable build station that operators can use for continuous production during the cooldown process, eliminating production bottlenecks and increasing throughput and over all asset utilization. The entire system is automation ready and designed for 24/7 lights-out operation.

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Improve your manufacturing processes with Business Intelligence

Nexus Integra

Predictive analytics can be used to anticipate and avoid potential production bottlenecks and ensure continued productivity. The trick is to use Business Intelligence to ensure that the right raw materials meet production requirements and that there is enough inventory on hand to meet customer needs.

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Understanding Industrial Automation in Industry 4.0

Trimantec

This automation is for the manufacturer that needs to run a variety of products with no downtime between batches. Continuous production includes in sequence product variables. Medium production. Higher initial investment than fixed or programmable. technology.

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Forming & Fabricating

Fabricating & Metal Work

Compatible with Mazak’s flat sheet laser-cutting machines, the robotic sorting system can be integrated as a standalone solution or with automated storage towers for continuous production. This gridlock can be very costly — reducing productivity, decreasing efficiency, increasing downtime and more.

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