Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 4, 2025

While some manufacturers feel an understandable degree of anxiety over being acquired by a larger company, success stories abound when larger machine shops with canny owners build on the strengths of their acquisitions. ” “We are shedding cycle time and creating capacity for more orders down the road.”

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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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Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2023

From the start, the company embraced the benefits of metal additive manufacturing (AM). Results: Controlled dimensionality and acceptable cycle times were achieved for these large parts in an abrasive crystalline polymer. Last year, Linear merged with on-demand digital manufacturer Shapeways Inc.

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Design World

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

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? better cycle times, improved scrap rates) and also to solve automation issues that have been unachievable until now.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 6, 2025

It’s easier for them to subcontract it out,” says Mark Rohlfs, president and one half of the brother-and-sister ownership team of East Coast Precision Manufacturing. “Connecticut has a long history of manufacturing and machine shops,” Nancy says. “We have Pratt and Whitney here. We have Sikorsky.

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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. “With Ville’s expertise, we can evolve to meet additional customer needs and expand its adoption throughout the manufacturing and logistics industries.”

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 17, 2024

system integrator, has partnered with the company to apply its innovative Optimization-as-a-Service solution to customers’ manufacturing operations. The combination of Valiant TMS’ years of manufacturing industry expertise with Realtime Robotics’ proprietary optimization software and experienced robotics […]

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mold builders can seize opportunities in medical manufacturing as demand for precision molds grows, driven by miniaturization, LSR use and auto-injectables, to name a few, requiring advanced machining, automation and tight-tolerance molding. These business model changes align with current medical manufacturing trends. Source: M.R.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Share Lean manufacturing focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing processes to achieve maximum efficiency and expediency. This is why conducting a bottleneck analysis in lean manufacturing operations is such a critical step for manufacturers to take. What is bottleneck analysis?

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 2, 2025

A subsidiary based in Germany is focused on operating the Metal Powder Application (MPA) process, a hybrid manufacturing strategy that combines five-axis milling with cold spray deposition. The process supports the precise addition of material, such as conformal copper areas added to injection mold tooling to improve cycle times.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 16, 2025

As a result, Wilson says, many companies best known for machine monitoring are likely to simplify contextualization by moving toward introducing features similar to those available in manufacturing execution system software (MES software). Within a handful of days, the shop had saved $600 on scrap alone.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

By partnering with Flexxbotics , a leader in robotics process improvement technology, Datanomix extends its automated production intelligence coverage to Universal Robot cells, helping power lights-out and automated operations at precision manufacturers.

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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. The post Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Leads Series B Investment in Realtime Robotics appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The solution highlights the performance advantages linked to huge bandwidth – 200-megabyte rate – and exceedingly low cycle time – under 100 milliseconds – of the new Festo Automation Platform (AP) I/O. The post Festo Develops a New Solution for Automating EV Battery Manufacturing appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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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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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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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. www.anca.com ABOUT ANCA ANCA is a market leading manufacturer of CNC grinding machines.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 22, 2025

However, they are much more difficult to grind and polish, increasing the manufacturing cost. Most tool shops will outsource them to manufacturers that specialize in these materials. While the initial mold cost may be higher, its longer life and reduced wear typically offset this by lowering maintenance costs over time.

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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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Metrology

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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. This often requires the measured part to be repositioned, leading to longer cycle times and increased operational costs.

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Design World

JULY 27, 2022

A compact and lightweight printer applicator, the Wraptor A6200 is designed for flexible work environments like cellular manufacturing. This process eliminates expensive and time-consuming hand labeling, reducing print and wrap cycle time by 50 percent relative to hand application.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

manufacturers face widening labor shortfalls and need automation to help fill those gaps. With our investors’ support, we are making a real difference for shop workers and addressing the critical labor shortages in manufacturing today.” GrayMatter automated manually intensive tasks at Lawrence Brothers. The Carson, Calif.-based

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 26, 2024

This allows Comau robot programmers to easily use Comau robots for advanced manufacturing applications such as robot machining or 3D printing. In addition to these technical benefits, the collaboration also introduces support for Realistic Robot Simulation (RRS), providing accurate path and cycle time estimates.

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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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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The combination of fast production and short cycle times, and lower costs make these solutions ideal for a variety of applications including: · Sand casting · Tooling, including thermoforming, vacuum forming, sheet metal forming, composite tooling, etc.

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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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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This versatility results in significant time savings and helps manufacturers reduce tooling costs, ultimately leading to operational efficiency. TungBoreMini is a versatile and multifunctional tool line capable of performing drilling and OD/ID turning operations without the need for tool exchanges.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 5, 2024

lost these jobs when apparel manufacturing moved overseas, but it poses a significant risk to our national security, as evidenced by the nation’s struggle to manufacture and obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. is made overseas, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This new, fully automated conveyor blasting system is engineered to optimize efficiency, precision, and safety, catering to industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing that require meticulous surface preparation for metal sheets, including titanium and other materials.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Image: Kito PWB Manufacturers’ Monthly delves into how the Kito EQ electric chain hoist redefines manufacturing standards, with its advanced features driving improvements in efficiency, safety, and productivity. In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, reliable, efficient, and safe lifting solutions are essential.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Source: Realtime Robotics Manufacturing can benefit from increasingly intelligent robots as much as any other industry. “Realtime is helping manufacturers realize the next wave of efficiency improvements necessary to get the most out of their new and existing automation applications.”

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Product Design and Manufacturing Requirements Effective texture design begins with clearly understanding the texture’s purpose, material compatibility and manufacturing feasibility. Designs should balance complexity with manufacturability.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Kito EQ electric chain hoist redefines standards, enhancing efficiency, safety, and productivity in manufacturing. Image: Kito Manufacturers’ Monthly delves into how the Kito EQ electric chain hoist redefines manufacturing standards, with its features driving improvements in efficiency, safety, and productivity.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

More robotics news emanating from IMTS, the International Manufacturing Technology Show. Immediate access to diagnostic data enables the robotic cell to be debugged quickly and remotely, slashing manufacturer downtime while empowering integrators to take on more business.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

What is lights-out manufacturing and who are the Tormach customers who would use it? While the cost, cycle-time, and quality benefits are many, truly lights-out production has historically been limited to large manufacturers.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 23, 2025

Caddis Systems is a subsidiary of LeClaire Manufacturing. Images courtesy of LeClaire Manufacturing. Taking Stock of the Big Picture LeClaire Manufacturing has existed as a company since 1966, though its founders had ties to manufacturing going back to the 1890s.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 20, 2024

The post Automate Report 4: Festo Introduces Several New Products appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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