Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

“For example, at the design stage, our optimization solution quickly finds the lowest cycle time on highly complex multi-robot cells with tight space such as spot welding for automotive framing.” They have reported improved cycle times, reduced downtime, and increased throughput as a result of working with Realtime.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

Source: SMW Electronics SMW Autoblok Group yesterday launched its new quick-change PRS Robotic Tool Changer line, which can be combined with a variety of pneumatic grippers and C40 Inductive Couplers for contactless, wear-free energy and signal transmission. An optional electronic signal interface module is available.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

In addition to the ability to manually inspect parts, Kooyers trains his students in the use of software solutions and electronic gaging using Verisurf ’s software and Master3DGage portable CMM arm. One subject this association discusses is how to teach the soft skills students will need to know to thrive in the modern workplace.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Centric Software ® is pleased to announce that TPV Technology Limited, a leading global electronics manufacturer has selected Centric PLM TM to centralize product information and streamline workflows. Centric Software has received multiple industry awards and recognition, appearing regularly in world-leading analyst reports and research.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This makes it suited to dynamic applications requiring very short cycle times. It is especially useful for the plastics, electronics, and pharmaceutical industries, according to the company. COVAL said the two power levels of 0.53 SCFM add to the system’s versatility and enable it to adapt to the needs of each application.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Within the guide, users can choose between a variety of industries, including automotive, food and beverage, medical, plastics, electronics and metal industry, then drill down to almost any application environment.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

based company said its latest systems deliver performance, safety, and flexibility for the medical device, electronics, and consumer electronics markets. Epson details more SCARA robot features Epson Robots said its GX-B Series offers fast cycle times, with no ringing or overshoot when operated within specifications.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

KUKA’s KR FORTEC industrial robot aims to provide high dynamic performance to achieve shorter cycle times. The Midea Group unit’s robots work in a variety of markets, including automotive, electronics, metals and plastics, consumer goods, e-commerce and retail, and healthcare.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Environments that require rapid and accurate processing like semiconductor and electronics operations also benefit substantially,” he said. “With Flexxbotics and FOBA together, customers can optimize cycle time, expand capacity, and increase profit per part.”

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 6, 2025

Part quantities range from 50 pieces to 40,000, and typically fall into the medical or semiconductor industries, with some parts for the chemical industry and the occasional bobbin for electronics in the aerospace industry. This range of clients has helped the shop weather downturns in any one market.

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Dinesh Mishra

AUGUST 17, 2022

The DEK TQ L offers electronics manufacturers new degrees of freedom for printing larger boards with dimensions of up to 600 x 510 millimeters – 90 percent more than the DEK TQ. Despite the increase in board size, the core cycle time maximum is only 6.5 What’s new about the DEK TQ L.

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Plastics Today

AUGUST 4, 2023

By applying single-step overmolding, typically used in industrial electronics, Henkel is able to reduce cycle times for high-volume medical wearables.

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Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Machining time: A deeper cut can reduce overall machining time but may require more robust tooling and machine capabilities. Optimizing the tool path is crucial for: Reducing cycle time: A well-planned tool path minimizes unnecessary movements and optimizes machining efficiency.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

These include flat and folded/formed sheet metal components, gaskets and seals, laminations, O-rings, paper acetate and electronic drawings and other opaque and semi-transparent flat materials. Physical parts or even paper, acetate or electronic image files can be reverse engineered to create CAD files. www.marposs.com.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 26, 2022

The areas that PCD tooling excels in is the machining of non-ferrous materials, composites, electronic components, timbers and precious metals. Aluminum and composite products continue to grow quickly with the rapid expansion of consumer electronics, light-weight transportation and more efficient power generation.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 31, 2023

On top of that, speeders can burn out and often have short duty cycle times. This is all in addition to being expensive and time-consuming to set up. You won’t have the added cost and time lost setting up an electronic control system, nor its wiring or lubrication.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 31, 2025

This enables precise joining of delicate components, making it ideal for applications in the electronics, medical devices and automotive industries. This innovative approach enhances productivity, reduces cycle times, and ensures superior weld quality, even on the most challenging geometries. and weighs 40.5

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

TM25S provides a keen eye in the factory In a very different example of industrial digitalization, electronics manufacturer Quanta is inspecting the quality of its products using the TM25S , an AI-enabled robot from its subsidiary, Techman Robot.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 8, 2022

After grinding, the tool is automatically laser marked, for example tool ID and graphics such as a company logo – all without any increase to tool takt time. Reduction of Work in Progress thanks to smart utilization of robot loader idle cycle time. This solution means: No need for additional equipment on the factory floor.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Triple safety mechanisms that are equipped with an electronic overload limiter, friction clutch, and upper/lower limit switches to prevent accidents and protect both the operator and the equipment. The dual-speed operation allows for faster lifting speeds when handling fewer delicate loads, reducing cycle times and increasing output.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Point-to-point positioning is frequently employed where multiple welds are needed over a small area, for example, electronic connector leads. Contour welding: galvo scanning heads are adept at steering the laser beam in an XY plane to create a seam weld of any programmed shape.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 26, 2023

Point-to-point positioning is frequently employed where multiple welds are needed over a small area, for example, electronic connector leads. Contour welding: galvo scanning heads are adept at steering the laser beam in an XY plane to create a seam weld of any programmed shape.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Equipped with an electronic overload limiter, friction clutch, and upper/lower limit switches, the system features triple safety mechanisms to prevent accidents and protect both the operator and the equipment. In heavy-duty applications, the high-duty cycle motor and robust construction of the Kito EQ ensure reliable performance.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 1, 2023

They are designed to offer quick-change solutions for vise or gripper jaws, electronic component manufacturing, packaging machines, medical technology and automation. Additionally, ZPS ensures repeatability of up to 0.0002", and reduces cycle times by up to 90%.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Alternately, a robot-mounted camera provides enhanced flexibility and enables coverage of a large area, but cycle times may increase to allow software to process input from the camera before directing the robot’s next move. 3D imaging can use a variety of camera processes, including electronic scanning or snapshots.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It finds widespread application across diverse industries, from automotive and electronics to consumer goods and medical devices, serving as a critical enabler in crafting high-performance molds. Moldex3D boasts state-of-the-art simulation capabilities that empower moldmakers to visualize and analyze the entire injection molding process.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This control box houses the essential electronics, including the robot’s processor, power supply, and communication interfaces. If higher uptime is required, customers can request up to two additional battery units per Ryder. It serves as the central hub for executing commands, processing sensor data, and coordinating the robot’s movements.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

We measure 100% of our electrodes on our tool room CMM and then transfer all the offsets electronically to the sinker EDM using software developed by our CMM programmer/operator. CNC milling and sinker EDM machines use multi-pallet automation with robotic tending to run parts fully unattended.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 13, 2023

Shops need to move away from being reactive because isn’t it better to get diagnostics in real time before something unexpected happens? To get started with any of these “smart” technology options, an OEM, molder or mold builder only needs to add an electronic monitor and then move to remote validation when ready.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Within the guide, users are able to choose between a variety of industries, including automotive, food and beverage, medical, plastics, electronics and metal, then drill down to almost any application environment.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 6, 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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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 23, 2025

Source (All images) | Mold Hotrunner Solutions (MHS), Westfall Technik There is a growing demand for injection-molded micro parts, which is closely linked to the ongoing miniaturization of medical devices, electronic circuit boards, connectors, hearing aids, bio-absorbable implants and precision healthcare devices.

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AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The convergence of digitalization and manufacturing in Zoomlion’s IM factories has achieved a 100 per cent product passing rate while reducing the production cycle time by 55 per cent.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 8, 2024

With a high output current, the system also leads to short cycle times. AMADA WELD TECH product markets include medical devices, battery, automotive, solar industry, electronic components and aerospace. The integrated process monitoring offered by this series allows for rigorous quality control.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 25, 2023

Integrating an all-electric machine into production lines, alongside intelligent utilisation of digital tools and automation, combined with investing in training and development, can decrease cycle times by up to 55% percent. Reducing a 10 second dry cycle time by just 0.55 Reducing a 10 second dry cycle time by just 0.55

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Amid increasing demand from companies in the space exploration, alternative fuels and electronics industries, the shop decided to invest in an additional machine that could bypass some of these issues. The difficulty of finding people to operate its machines and the lengthy downtime waiting for the crane became bottlenecks for FIBA.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The market for liquid silicone is growing dynamically, both in terms of applications demanding skills in LSR, as well as volume,” observes Rustam Aliyev, the company’s LSR expert and Business Development Director of Automotive & Electronics. As a result, LSR is used extensively in electronic components, cables etc.

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