Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Source: COVAL COVAL SAS, a designer, producer, and marketer of vacuum components and systems, has released its latest micro vacuum pump, the MPXS. This makes it suited to dynamic applications requiring very short cycle times. COVAL said the two power levels of 0.53

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

Source: FAULHABER STIWA is an experienced developer of compact mechatronic systems that can perform a series of consecutive product steps autonomously. “We can integrate up to 22 function modules, each measuring 90 mm [3.5 The compact LTM-CI from STIWA is optimized for small part assembly. The BX4 brushless motor series.

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i4.0 today

MAY 9, 2024

Sensors’ proper interaction and functionality must be thoroughly tested to ensure road safety. Ensuring the continued functionality of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) features is critical for long-term vehicle safety and performance.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Named after the popular open-source Arduino platform and development partner ASTOR, Astorino leverages Kawasaki Robotics’ extensive technology expertise, including hardware, firmware, control system, application software and training. Named Astorino, it equips students with the foundational skills needed for modern manufacturing.

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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. The PRS Tool Changer provides contactless energy and signal transmission.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Results: Maximum precision, fast cycle time, attention to sustainability and attractive appearance. The requirements to produce these single-serving capsules included developing a consistent molding process, eliminating material degradation, shortening cycle time, improving the part appearance and yielding a good gate quality.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 19, 2025

Generative Design for Milling Lightweights EV Motorbike Part Source: Autodesk Here’s how Autodesk’s Fusion 360 generative design function aims to provide mass-saving solutions for three-axis milling and other conventional manufacturing processes. Here’s how. Read how it’s done. But is it useful to shops?

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, are among the systems benefitting from the latest advances in artificial intelligence. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots makes safety a priority “Safety is in the DNA of every MiR product,” said Hathout. Why now for the MiR1200 Pallet Jack?

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 17, 2024

Source: Yaskawa CHICAGO — Yaskawa Motoman last week showed several offerings bundling its robots with vision and controls to help manufacturers adopt automation. Source: Yaskawa Smart Pendant v3.0 Source: Yaskawa The post Yaskawa exhibits robots for welding, materials handling, and bin picking appeared first on The Robot Report.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 26, 2024

Source: Olis Robotics End users turn to automation because it promises consistent work with minimal downtime. During this period, companies are losing out on valuable time and productivity. Olis said this new functionality can even be used to maintain and improve standards in production throughput.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 14, 2024

Connected solutions minimize errors, boost competitiveness, expedite time to market and enhance control over product quality throughout the entire process. It offers tools for optimizing runners, providing thermal and final part shape analyses and identifying the fastest possible cycle times.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 3, 2024

times faster fieldbus cycle rate than previous models. Source: Kollmorgen Kollmorgen this week released its new PCMM2G programmable motion controller. GHz quad-core processor that delivers industry-leading cycle times. The PCMM2G programmable motion controller has a 1.5

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Lincoln Electric® (Cleveland, OH) announces the latest evolution of the HyperFill® Twin-Wire Welding Solution with expansion of the new HyperFill® RA for increased travel speeds, improved cycle times and added throughput for automated welding. Deliver improved cycle times and throughput in automated welding. “On

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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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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 9, 2024

Source: Tormach Inc. Featuring servo motors with absolute encoders featuring 23-bit accuracy and battery backup, this CNC mill eliminates the need for machine referencing, providing uninterrupted precision even between power cycles. Cutting feed rates of up to 1200 ipm reduce cycle times and take advantage of adaptive tool paths.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 5, 2024

Source: ARM Institute A staggering 97% of the apparel sold and worn in the U.S. The polymer used in the stiffening process is easily removed through washing and can be recycled for multiple process cycles. Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. Not only does this mean that the U.S.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 20, 2025

Source | Yudo USA Inc. The Tina ML functions as a compatible solution for a variety of materials and also enables cost reduction for moldmakers. In addition, the lower processing temperature requirements can contribute to shorter cycle times. Yudo USA Inc.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

They offer comprehensive, large-volume 3D measurement up to 80 meters, significantly streamlining processes and reducing inspection cycle times while ensuring complete confidence in the results. Stream takes images intermittently without stopping the stage and performs batch measurements at the same time. www.marposs.com.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Allways Precision Inc. The system’s intuitive interface and controls can enable operators with minimal training to quickly utilize its functions, which can thereby minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. This system is engineered to streamline operations, enhance productivity and simplify material handling.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Source: Mahr Inc. Key features of the MarSurf CD 140 AF contour measuring machine include its specialized probe system with a functional arm length of 350 mm (13.78"). The machine also optionally offers the capability for roughness measurements (Ra >2 μm).

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Source (All images) | Molded Precision Components and MPC Advanced Machining Who is MPC Advanced Machining? We specialize in producing molds and molded parts for the most demanding applications, most often tight tolerance and functionally critical parts such as gears, housings and fittings.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Source: MachineMetrics MachineMetrics ’ Production Schedule Intelligence provides manufacturers with real-time machine data to support scheduling accuracy, work-in-process optimization and on-time delivery.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Source: Renishaw Inc. The result is reduced cycle times, improved productivity and increased throughput. Renishaw Inc. showcases its Equator gaging systems, which are designed to deliver high-speed comparative gaging for the inspection of medium to high-volume manufactured parts.

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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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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 19, 2025

Source | Wepco Plastics Inc. On the production floor, staff can monitor machine spindle time and parts per hour metrics. “We measure about 7-13 data points per department, focusing on revenue in support functions, parts per hour and cycle time goals in molding, and spindle time in the tool room,” says Wiriya.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

End-to-End Conformal Cooling Design, Production for Faster Cycle Times, Boosted Part Quality. Cooling is a critical process for plastic injection molds, affecting both cycle time and final part quality, Cimatron notes, but is especially challenging for complex parts when using traditional drilling and milling methods.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 7, 2024

Source: HCL Technologies HCL Technologies is showcasing the Machine Aware Programming of its HCL CAMWorks Version 2024. Another major functionality available in CAMWorks 2024 is VoluTurn for high-speed rough turning on turned and mill-turn parts.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Source: Murata Machinery USA Murata Machinery USA (Muratec) announces the North American launch of its MSR60, a single-spindle CNC turning center with Y-axis milling capabilities for multitasking machining. The MSR60 can also be integrated with another twin-spindle machine.

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

With new technologies, materials, and post processing capabilities making their entrance into the industry, it’s important to validate end-use functionality. This takes time and requires a collaborative effort amongst OEMs, users, and research institutes. Below are examples of blue bin parts and requirements. .

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 30, 2025

Source | Zero Tolerance Murphy Forsyth is the injection molding general manager at Zero Tolerance , a rapidly growing plastic injection mold machine shop located in Clinton Township, Michigan. Initially, our cycle times were over 50 seconds, depending on the operator during each shift. I love the Kid Caddie!

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 25, 2023

Attendees will also see the integrated HyperMill Maxx Machining finishing module, which is the CAM programming source enabling the use of conical barrel cutter technology to reduce cycle times over 90%. HyperMill 2023 will be demonstrated at Eastec 2023 in booth 5228.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 19, 2023

Recent updates improve workflow while adding flexibility and functionality — such as updating the 3D model as users make adjustments — with a complete UI upgrade. Using BobART, moldmakers are able to customize tooling, adding 2D or 3D text, shapes, textures and more to existing 3D models. Mitutoyo America Corp.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Designed to minimise disruptions and maintain production schedules, the wide variety of different functionalities will be demonstrated at company’s dedicated digitisation terminal. Visitors will be able to see live data being captured from both IntElect production cells. Automation. Machine) is our in-house robot series.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By only using a single power source, feed, gun liner and contact tip with a familiar robot pendant interface, this promising method offers the potential to increase usable deposition rates up to 50% over traditional single-wire usage in robotic processes. Ideal for also checking the status of spot welding signals (i.e.,

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 13, 2024

Source (all images): ANCA To celebrate 50 years in business as a cutting tool grinding production specialist, ANCA CNC Machines is introducing a high-precision tool grinder, the MicroX Ultra, as well as the next generation of the company’s integrated manufacturing technology, AIMS Connect.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 26, 2024

Turning Source: Index Corporation Index Corp. More here Source: Absolute Machine Tools Absolute Machine Tools ’ Johnford SL-300L-II slant-bed turning center features an extended 40" turn length for longer part turning. Loading, unloading and measuring of the components takes place concurrent with cycle time.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 31, 2023

As Siemens puts it, “Xcelerator allows your engineers, suppliers, vendors, partners and customers to work simultaneously from a single source of truth anytime, anywhere, from any device.” With the optimized cutting parameters, they were able to reduce cycle times by 25% while extending tool life.

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