CMTC Manufacturing Tech

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Without modern, efficient infrastructure, the benefits of reshoring could be lost to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. The smooth flow of goods is essential to a thriving manufacturing base, but aging roads, congested highways, and outdated rail and port systems can become obstacles.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 5, 2024

The combined power of these features contextualizes vulnerability data from internal and external sources, enabling organizations to close the exposures that pose the greatest risks to their businesses. The post Tenable Unveils Vulnerability Intelligence Data and Response Capabilities appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Source: Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces (APIs) into its Emulate3D digital twin software. The integration is planned for early 2025 and will enable improved visualization and simulation capabilities for manufacturing environments. The Milwaukee, Wis.-based

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Supply chain disruptions continue to plague global economies, especially within the manufacturing industry. In Australia, manufacturers with offshore operations are experiencing significant supply chain issues that threaten productivity and financial stability. Tackling supply chain uncertainty with 3D printing.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 13, 2024

Image: ECI Solutions The world of electronics manufacturing is in flux. While demand for smaller, faster, and more powerful devices continues to soar, manufacturers face complex disruptions. The global electronics manufacturing market is expected to reach $1.16 The electronics manufacturing landscape is rife with challenges.

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ATS

MARCH 20, 2024

The only way to succeed is to keep looking for ways to do things better, which is what fuels the drive for optimization of manufacturing processes. Optimizing a manufacturing process is like fine-tuning a race car. This blog dives into the subject of manufacturing optimization. What is process optimization?

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Control Engineering

MARCH 27, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how onboarding new talent and teaching them programming is a major bottleneck challenge. Learn how Git-based software can remove some of the potential bottlenecks. Discover the importance of having one source of truth for programming and the benefits of open communication for the team.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2024

Source: Realtime Robotics Realtime Robotics today announced that Valiant TMS will integrate its Optimization-as-a-Service offering with customers’ manufacturing operations. Realtime Robotics asserted that a manufacturer can go through the entire optimization process without causing any delays in current production.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 12, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) insights The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has companies are entering a new revolution that changes the way original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) think about and approach manufacturing. Where testing is a bottleneck, this also increases overall throughput of the production line.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. Flexxbotics’ system is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving equipment. Kniptash, FOBA’s sales manager for Americas.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Source: Cyngn Cyngn announced this week that its AI-powered autonomous navigation solution, DriveMod, can now operate in outdoor environments. Modern warehouses and manufacturing facilities are increasingly large. Cyngn’s autonomous DriveMod Tugger tugs up to 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) to automate repetitive hauling.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For the additive manufacturing industry, the largest event of the calendar year is nearly upon us as Formnext 2022 is ready to kick off November 15-18 in Frankfurt, Germany. Gartner’s Hype Cycle has made us all students of overblown trends and what they mean en route to new manufacturing realities. It’s the most magical time of year!

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 15, 2023

Continuous improvement and customer-first approaches such as Lean methodology can offer a critical advantage to small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) competing in the global market. What Is Waste from a Lean Manufacturing Perspective? Lean Manufacturing’s 8 Wastes Lean Manufacturing has classified waste into eight categories.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The Australian manufacturing industry has seen dynamic trends in 2022 as it still recovers from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many decades, manufacturers have been working to create the right operational model that would dramatically boost production, improve product quality, and reduce hiccups in operation. .

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

Additive manufacturing hardware solution providers were once again busy in 2022. BCN3D Unveils Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) , a New Resin-based 3D Printing Technology: BCN3D announced a new 3D printing technology to advance alongside its FFF solutions: Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM).

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ATS

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Share Adopting lean manufacturing increases focus on equipment changeovers. The benefits are substantial, especially when applied at bottleneck processes. The benefits are substantial, especially when applied at bottleneck processes. What is SMED in manufacturing? SMED is an acronym for single-minute exchange of dies.

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Within additive manufacturing, there is a big focus on part and application qualification. related to the Additive Manufacturing Policy. is to leverage additive manufacturing to reduce maintenance cycle times, curb supply chain backlogs, and place manufacturing capabilities at or near the point of need.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 6, 2023

Manufacturers looking to gain ground on their digital transformations are often drawn to the idea of using simulations of their operations to gain visibility into their processes and improve efficiencies. However, in a multifaceted manufacturing setting, there is a more comprehensive and scalable option: Digital twins.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Source: Comau Comau last week announced the worldwide launch of SmartReach Comau, its new TPX Robot Teach Pendant, and its new in.Grid digital platform, all for ease of use. The company made the announcements at BI-MU, an Italian exhibition for metalworking, machine tools, robots, automation systems, and additive manufacturing. “As

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 6, 2024

While pandemics, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and other disruptive events are inevitable, manufacturing managers can insulate their supply chains from their worst effects with proper preparation. We’ll also highlight the benefits of supply chain planning for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs).

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Source: CynLr CynLr, or Cybernetics Laboratory, today said it has raised $10 million in Series A funding. CynLr CLX-01 stack provides real-time, versatile vision CynLr said its mission is to simplify automation and optimize manufacturing processes for universal factories. The CLX robotic vision stack was inspired by human eyesight.

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ATS

APRIL 5, 2024

In other cases, manufacturers retrofit machines with IoT devices. The importance of machine data in manufacturing Manufacturing machine data gives visibility into what’s happening in the factory and can provide insights into equipment operation and performance. This is especially important at the bottleneck process.

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AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A new National Reconstruction Fund recently announced by the Federal Government aims to build a future made in Australia, with a specific focus on identifying and investing in manufacturing technologies that will help the nation transition to net zero emissions. . Attracting skilled workers back to Australia’s manufacturing industry .

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 23, 2024

Source: MC Machinery Systems Quality Tool & Die (QTD) has found its groove, in no small part, because of its strategic use of Mitsubishi wire and sinker EDMs and an OPS Ingersoll five-axis milling machine with an automated cell. ” QTD replaced wire EDMs made by another manufacturer with two Mitsubishi wire EDMs in 2021.

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E&T

MAY 5, 2023

ASM said a longer-term agreement with the Vietnamese firm, which is ultimately owned by China's government, would provide it with a multi-source feedstock option and additional supply security for its processing plant in South Korea.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The newest line of Mitsubishi fiber lasers is the only in the industry with a single source for service and support. Intuitive AI technology makes the GX-F ADVANCED Series easy to use for operators of all skill levels—especially valuable because of the ongoing shortage of skilled manufacturing workers.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 9, 2023

Manufacturers are experiencing a perfect storm, with stretched supply chains, increasing cost of goods and materials, and the ever-present skills gap. Top shops reflect on their performance In the 2022 Modern Machine Shop Top Shops Survey, hundreds of manufacturers shared insights into the previous 12 months.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Source: Getty Images Machining technology providers have offered hardware and software for collecting and managing manufacturing data for years, but IMTS 2024 marks what could be a sea change toward the next great leap in digital manufacturing technology: AI. in W192-C as part of the IMTS Conference.

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Foley

MARCH 10, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, such as ChatGPT, will widen the gap between the manufacturers who embrace, and profit from, the shift to Smart Manufacturing and the manufacturers who go about “business as usual.” Quite a lot, as it turns out.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

AI-integrated quality control software allows manufacturers to measure the true quality of manufactured and purchased parts by identifying defects the human eye cannot see. Few technologies have transformed the manufacturing industry like ERP software. It can reduce inventory levels by up to 50%.

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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. Efficiency is critical for businesses to remain competitive, so these bottlenecks can be extremely damaging. There is a potential solution, however: additive manufacturing. Industry 4.0

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 8, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn about new cybersecurity concerns that emerge when connecting manufacturing systems such as SCADA to enterprise IT networks. Learn how data analytics can help operators to identify production bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation. Learn how robotics technologies can help navigate the labor shortage.

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i4.0 today

JUNE 29, 2023

In recent years, rising energy costs have become a significant concern for manufacturers in the United Kingdom. According to a recent survey by Make UK, six in ten manufacturers believe that the severity of these rising energy costs poses a threat to their businesses.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Source: Getty Images New Scale Robotics has announced a new partnership with FANUC Americas Corp. This new relationship expands the FANUC system’s capabilities by enabling the automation of manual gaging processes, helping manufacturers eliminate bottlenecks and improve productivity.

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Nexus Integra

AUGUST 22, 2022

Faced with a changing business environment, manufacturers must adopt emerging technology to remain competitive, this is where Business Intelligence plays a fundamental role. In this post we are going to explain how Business Intelligence can improve your manufacturing processes. Manufacturing cycle tracking. Inventory control.

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Factory Worx

MAY 11, 2022

Why Are Digital Manufacturing Dashboards Important in Industry 4.0? Naturally, data and manufacturing dashboards are critical aspects of this process. The manufacturing analytics dashboard converts the never-ending data stream from real-time monitoring devices into simple visual displays and actionable insights. Read Our Blog.

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Control Engineering

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Process digital twin benefits include: An increase in plant margin and productivity by support operation in day-to-day activities, optimizing the plant operating conditions, fast de-bottlenecking, and reducing the utilities consumption. The post Digital twin benefits for process manufacturers appeared first on Control Engineering.

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