The Fabricator

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A new MC Machinery survey of more than 500 metal fabricators found that more than 90% struggle with production bottlenecks, with 85% saying material handling and bending are the primary sources of gridlock.

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Bottleneck Sourcing 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 13, 2025

Source: Getty Images If you have been working in a machine shop for many years, you will probably have been bombarded with information on how to make your shop more efficient. Smooth Workflow: Proper scheduling creates a better workflow, minimizing bottlenecks and ensuring that each stage of the manufacturing process runs smoothly.

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Bottleneck Sourcing Manufacturing 98

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 5, 2025

Part production is often hampered by a single operation — often a single critical feature that, for whatever reason, creates a bottleneck that dramatically alters the profitability of a job. Secondly, the drills had to handle the cutting conditions needed to reliably produce holes fast enough to eliminate the production bottleneck.

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Bottleneck Fit Sourcing Automation 98

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2025

Source: Contoro In addition, Contoro created Duo-Grasp, a proprietary two-point gripping system, to securely handle a wider range of box sizes and weights than competing end effectors. Yun noted that Contoros HITL approach is similar to that of Plus One Robotics Inc. which is also in Austin. Companies dont want to drop appliances or food.

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Robotics Robotics Logistics Artificial Intelligence 95

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

But a critical bottleneck remains: data quality. So, they devised a way to source diverse text prompts from ChatGPT. For roboticists, one challenge towers above all others: generalization – the ability to create machines that can adapt to any environment or condition. This approach, however, only resulted in a single image.

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Robotics Robotics Bottleneck Composites 116

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 14, 2023

All three copilots contextualize, process, and analyze data from various manufacturing sources. It interacts across all relevant data sources for critical asset processes, delivering targeted user assistance, recommends actions, and forecasts plant performance through contextual, proactive insights and automated workflows.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 147

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Bottleneck Digital manufacturing Sourcing 147

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Source: TGW Logistics TGW Logistics Group GmbH said it has applied its more than 50 years of experience in developing automated systems into its latest picking robot. labor can be a major bottleneck. TGW Logistics’ PickCenter can help alleviate this bottleneck in the automation process.

Logistics 125

Logistics Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods 125

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. Those of us in process control have dealt with the problem of too many alarms demanding response, many of which are not critical.

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Bottleneck Sourcing Process control Function 147

Robotics Business Review

JUNE 27, 2024

Source: Realtime Robotics While conventional manufacturing involves robots working along a well-defined production line, software can enable multiple robots to work together more closely without collision for more complex and flexible processes. The Optimization system generates motion plans and avoids collisions in multi-robot workcells.

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Robotics Robotics Cycle time Bottleneck 131

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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Bottleneck Automation Sourcing Beverage 40

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 20, 2023

A unified planning solution enables seamless integration of data sources across the entire organisation, from global to regional levels, providing greater flexibility to adapt production processes to meet customer demand. Integrated from procurement to production to sales.

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Supply Chain Manufacturing Bottleneck Sourcing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Collaborative sourcing and optimised production processes eliminate waste, improving margins for both parties involved. Identify and resolve potential bottlenecks in your supply chain before they impact your operations. Understand demand patterns, identify cost drivers, and optimise sourcing strategies for better pricing and quality.

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Supply Chain Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Logistics 58

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. By extending DriveMod’s capabilities outdoors, Cyngn says it provides organizations with a system that eliminates bottlenecks in material movement. The Menlo Park, Calif.

Robotics 121

Robotics Robotics Bottleneck Automation 121

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Recent changes to the supply chain emerged shortly after the global pandemic was announced, particularly during COVID-19 lockdowns, due to abrupt shifts in demand that created bottlenecks at ports worldwide. Australia’s strong reliance on international trade and foreign investment has made the impact on some supply chains significant.

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3D printing Supply Chain Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Bottleneck 115

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. Valiant TMS is integrating robot motion optimization as a service. ” Valiant TMS seven-robot automotive framing application.

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Cycle time Robotics Robotics Bottleneck 105

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Source (all images): Siemens Digital Industries Software Siemens ’ Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link module is designed to simplify data transparency down to the field level. The plug-and-play expansion module combines information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) with minimal installation and commissioning effort.

Automation 89

Automation Bottleneck Function Sourcing 89

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 Robotics Process control Bottleneck 116

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. Source: MC Machinery Systems supply enough electrodes to keep the shop running lights out.

Artificial Intelligence 105

Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck Sourcing Automation 105

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 9, 2025

Source | Fictiv Designing for injection molding poses unique challenges that can disrupt production timelines and delay product launches. By incorporating automated DFM tools early in the design process, engineers can avoid bottlenecks in tooling, leading to faster time-to-market.

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Automation Bottleneck Sourcing Manufacturing 98

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. SmartReach combines the precision of a machine tool with five-axis articulation.

Robotics 104

Robotics Robotics Assembly Line Bottleneck 104

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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Bottleneck Electronics Supply Chain Sourcing 104

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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. Strengthening Supplier Networks A flexible supplier network is critical to the success of reshoring.

Supply Chain 100

Supply Chain Warehousing Logistics Manufacturing 100

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. The ASTES4 Skyway High Speed laser sorting system is a solution for fabricators facing worker shortages and bottlenecks resulting from the increased productivity of higher-volume fiber lasers.

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Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck Automation Robotics 98

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Source (All images) | APSX As moldmakers face increasing pressures to deliver faster and more cost-effective solutions, integrating 3D printing (3DP), machining and desktop injection molding into the process can offer significant advantages for both novice and advanced moldmakers. A mold produced on a desktop resin 3D printer.

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3D printing Prototype  Rapid prototyping Bottleneck 52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 6, 2024

As you write down the steps of your manufacturing process, make sure to take note of dependencies and pinpoint any bottlenecks. Single-source suppliers can leave manufacturers vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, so it’s a good idea to work with multiple suppliers in different regions.

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Supply Chain Bottleneck Logistics Lead Time 96

ATS

MARCH 20, 2024

Another way of looking at this is to say that process optimization is about finding and eliminating sources of waste. It’s almost inevitable though that there will be a bottleneck process within the series of steps needed to make the product. Production is optimized by optimizing the bottleneck process.

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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Bottleneck Manufacturing Cycle time 59

Robotics Business Review

MAY 31, 2024

” By showing that users without computer science experience can train robots, 1X said it is removing a bottleneck to scaling. Source: 1X Technologies Humanoids are fast approaching, says 1X Over the past year, 1X has pivoted from purely commercial deployments with EVE to more diverse settings with NEO.

Robotics 115

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 3D printing 115

Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 8, 2024

Source: Modern Machine Shop I’ve spent the past two decades visiting and writing about machine shops for Gardner Business Media, currently as editor-in-chief of the Production Machining brand. Machine shops producing parts in high volumes face challenges that low-volume operations might not encounter. Shop management software.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 81

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Bottleneck Form Sourcing 81

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 9, 2023

All Images Source: Autodesk UK-based Brown & Holmes (Tamworth) Ltd recently invested in shop-floor CAM software to automate part programming. UK-based Brown & Holmes (Tamworth) Ltd use automated CAM programming on the shop-floor to remove major production bottlenecks.

Automation 130

Automation Supply Chain Prototype  Fit 130

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 15, 2023

With a library of more than 150 device drivers, client drivers, advanced plug-ins and connectors, it enables connectivity to thousands of devices and systems, establishing a single source of data for collecting, aggregating and enabling secure and easy access to data for different job roles at multiple locations.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 59

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Bottleneck Sourcing Automation 59

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 15, 2023

Reduce this waste area through two key steps: Source-based quality control : Implement procedures at each manufacturing stage that integrate quality control to avoid wasted time on correcting a defect and assign quality control and reporting at the source. Inventory (Excess) Excess inventory may be a result of overproduction (i.e.,

Form 82

Form Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Bottleneck 82

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 25, 2023

While working at a machine building and die shop, doing research and development during the day and studying engineering at night in 1960s Berlin, I got my first glimpse of the American dream from an unlikely source — a Sears catalog. I looked at the catalog and saw how much money you can earn and what you can buy. 2) Custom molding.

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Prototype  Consumer Goods Bottleneck Electronics 98

21st Century Tech

DECEMBER 15, 2021

But when we ordered a sofa trundle bed we ran up against a supply chain bottleneck. Recently, the CBS news program, 60 Minutes , ran a piece describing the very problem with global supply chain bottlenecks in the port of Los Angeles that likely had befouled our sofabed purchase. We repainted. No problem. We then ordered it.

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Supply Chain Bottleneck 3D printing Warehousing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 13, 2024

Are you prepared to source ethically, manage fluctuations, and explore alternative materials? Raw material scarcity— source ethically, explore alternatives, and collaborate for sustainable solutions. The average profit margin for Australian manufacturers dropped from 16% in 2022 to 12% in 2024.

Electronics 98

Electronics Supply Chain Manufacturing Bottleneck 98

ATS

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The benefits are substantial, especially when applied at bottleneck processes. This eliminates variability in changeover time, which is a source of unpredictability in manufacturing. SMED benefits will be maximized by targeting a bottleneck machine. What is SMED in manufacturing?

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Manufacturing Bottleneck Lean manufacturing Form 59

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. as an Authorized Systems Integrator (ASI).

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automation Bottleneck 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Developed by Miller, Hobart and Tregaskiss, the Hercules MIG welding system combines Miller ® power source and wire-feed technology, a Tregaskiss ® torch and a specialized Hobart ® metal-cored wire. In many cases, the system doesn’t require all-new welding automation, allowing operations to use equipment that’s already in place.

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Bottleneck Sourcing Automation Robotics 52