Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 4, 2025

Together with proper CAM software, conical barrel cutters can dramatically reduce cycle times on finishing passes while maintaining tight tolerances by mapping only a part of the circle (a circle segment) on the end mill. ” “We are shedding cycle time and creating capacity for more orders down the road.”

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2023

Results: Controlled dimensionality and acceptable cycle times were achieved for these large parts in an abrasive crystalline polymer. Still another concern was achieving acceptable cycle times while extending the life of the tool and preventing galling by this abrasive polymer.

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Plastics Today

MARCH 22, 2024

The system used by Alltrista to mold the 26-mm water closures will be replicated in Netstal’s booth at NPE2024.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

better cycle times, improved scrap rates) and also to solve automation issues that have been unachievable until now. Answers Attributed to Brad Klippstein, Smart MechatroniX Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth Regarding Sensor Manufacturers Q: What are the challenges sensor manufacturers coming to you to solve?

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Realtime Robotics, a developer of collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, says Valiant TMS, a full-service Industry 4.0 system integrator, has partnered with the company to apply its innovative Optimization-as-a-Service solution to customers’ manufacturing operations.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Our Optimization solution is already helping several manufacturing companies to reduce cycle times and improve productivity,” Carlin stated. “Ville’s track record speaks for itself, and we’re confident he will be an excellent addition to the team,” said Kevin Carlin, chief commercial officer at Realtime Robotics.

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Automation World

JANUARY 22, 2024

System Integrator Valiant TMS uses Realtime Robotics tech to reduce cycle time by 17%.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 16, 2025

Wilson says the resulting combination of capabilities should give shop managers more clarity on work flow, helping them understand real-time changes to both setup times and cycle times. Within a handful of days, the shop had saved $600 on scrap alone.

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Design World

JULY 10, 2024

With these new products, grippers, tools, and other end effectors can be changed quickly to increase cycle time and productivity and… The post SMW Autoblok introduces new pneumatic robotic tool changers appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 13, 2024

In iterative design stages, the award-winning multirobot optimization software rapidly generates and evaluates hundreds of thousands of possible solutions to identify the shortest cycle time.

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Robotics Robotics Cycle time Automation 147

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 30, 2025

Polyrix says that its PolyScan V-Series enhances shop-floor quality control by enabling part inspection within existing cycle times. The system reportedly employs surround positioning with multiple projectors operating simultaneously, trying to eliminate moving parts and accelerating data processing.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This process significantly reduces cycle time while boosting productivity. Additionally, a specially designed hydraulic pump controls the clamping pressure based on diameter, including up/down pressure, to achieve faster cycle times. Key benefits of the MX7 platform include: A tool diameter range 1-25.4

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 27, 2024

Boston-based Realtime Robotics said its technology generates optimized motion plans and interlocks to achieve the shortest possible cycle times in single and multi-robot workcells. Realtime Optimization cuts cycle times Programming a workcell and choreographing robots is typically a time-consuming job for engineers.

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Design World

MAY 9, 2024

Cycle time is critical in semiconductor assembly. Precise positioning of semi-conductor wafers during SCARA assembly operations requires instantaneous braking and holding power while minimizing heat in the system.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This process significantly reduces cycle time while boosting productivity. Additionally, a specially designed hydraulic pump controls the clamping pressure based on diameter, including up/down pressure, to achieve faster cycle times.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 22, 2025

For example, I once had to improve the cycle time, dimensional stability and appearance of a part made from PPSU. The hot steel ribs caused sink with parts stuck on the ribs and ejector pins deformed the surface, resulting in excessive cycle time.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 6, 2025

Its low-carbon composition and manufacturing process eliminate retained austenite, thereby ensuring mold plates retain their dimensions over time, avoiding distortion and cracking common with 420F or DIN 1.2085. It also offers higher thermal conductivity.

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Metrology

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

This often requires the measured part to be repositioned, leading to longer cycle times and increased operational costs. Before adopting FMS, a manufacturer relying on traditional twin-arm CMMs with touch probes might struggle to access the features of complex new parts requested by the customer.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Real-Time Impact Analysis: The system flags potential delays and adjusts work-in-process calculations dynamically, enabling proactive schedule management and empowering plant managers to make smart decisions based on real data. The post Automated Schedule Intelligence Solution appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 11, 2023

New auxiliary equipment and tooling designed to slash cycle times and boost productivity on the shop floor.

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Cycle time 116

Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 7, 2025

Fewer machines not only save expensive floor space and capital, but they also limit multiple clamping processes, reducing cycle times and minimizing the chances of errors and damage to parts. Key Features of the VT 4 High precision and efficiency: short cycle times and simultaneous four-axis machining for enhanced productivity.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The new welders can meet changing material and production requirements for electric vehicle batteries, battery chargers, conductors, and electronics applications, with faster cycle times… The post Emerson introduces ultrasonic metal welders with advanced controls for high-precision welds appeared first on Design World.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 26, 2024

In addition to these technical benefits, the collaboration also introduces support for Realistic Robot Simulation (RRS), providing accurate path and cycle time estimates. The post RoboDK and Comau Partner For Robotic Simulation and Offline Programming appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Robotics Robotics Cycle time 3D printing 130

Design World

JULY 27, 2022

This process eliminates expensive and time-consuming hand labeling, reducing print and wrap cycle time by 50 percent relative to hand application. With Brady’s automated Wraptor A6200 Wrap Printer Applicator, printing and wrapping is completed in less than seven seconds.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 1, 2025

For machining workpieces in single setups for shorter production cycle times, the VARIAXIS i-700 NEO machine sports full gantry construction that ensures stable machining accuracyand minimizes vibration during acceleration/deceleration.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 13, 2025

The taps feature a specialized, shortened projection length when compared to traditional ANSI standard taper taps, decreasing cycle time and increasing tool life, while meeting all industry standard requirements for gaging.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Realtime Robotics has partnered with HLS Engineering Group to enhance automation cell optimization, aiming to eliminate production bottlenecks and reduce cycle times within a matter of weeks.

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Bottleneck Robotics Robotics Cycle time 105

Plastics Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Leading the parade at the plastics industry tradeshow is an injection molding robot from Sepro that accelerates cycle times.

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Robotics Robotics Cycle time 103

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 29, 2025

On page 62, Senior Associate Editor Evan Doran profiles the company’s Caddis system , a custom, cloud-connected software platform developed by LeClaire that tracks essential metrics such as uptime, temperature, amperage and cycle times, then sets alerts based on deviations from each metric’s norm.

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Design World

AUGUST 3, 2022

Moreover, thanks to the machine’s innovative automatic rotation it is possible to measure every side of a part in one complete cycle. For any manufacturer looking to check their components in cost-effective, short cycle times with absolute precision and reliability, the all-in-one Metrios Re-Light provides the solution.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 5, 2023

The robot also has a reach of 1,018 millimeters, and short cycle times. fruitcore robotics has unveiled what it describes as a new “all-rounder” industrial robotic arm – the Digital Robot HORST1000, which has a payload of up to 8 kilograms.

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Robotics Robotics Cycle time 111

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Features and Process Highlights The TR-1000 Custom Vertical Blast System introduces several industry-first features designed to optimize efficiency and precision: Dual-Sided Blasting: Equipped with 18 oscillating blast guns, the TR-1000 blasts both sides of metal sheets simultaneously, significantly reducing cycle time and minimizing warping.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 2, 2025

The process supports the precise addition of material, such as conformal copper areas added to injection mold tooling to improve cycle times. Initially, most applications for MPA had to do with conformal cooling, introducing copper into mold tooling for heat dissipation to improve cycle times.

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Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The platform enables users to collect, manage, and analyze data from hundreds of factory devices, including ABB robots, to determine key performance indicators including cycle time and overall equipment efficiency (OEE). By speeding up […]

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

TungBoreMini enables manufacturers to streamline their tooling setups, reduce cycle times and enhance productivity across a variety of material groups and machining applications, making it a good solution for those looking to optimize performance and minimize downtime.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With high dynamic performance, it achieves short cycle times – and its compact shape – makes it ideal for tasks such as handling and spot welding. Kuka says its new KR Fortec industrial robot delivers “great versatility in a small footprint”. The speedy KR Fortec tackles all this with low energy consumption. The new KR […]

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Robotics Robotics Cycle time 107

Control.com

JUNE 13, 2023

Dobot’s new CRA series cobots offer end users enhanced gripping capabilities through the use of the new CRV500 smart camera and other enhanced features designed to decrease cycle time.

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