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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. The nature of AM can shorten lead times, too. By Clare Scott A supply chain crisis has been affecting the world in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Industry 4.0

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Building Bridges: The Power of Connection at IMTS 2024

Modern Machine Shop

IMTS has always been an evolving show,” says Peter Eelman, Chief Experience Officer for AMT – The Association of Manufacturing Technology, and the longtime organizer of IMTS. ” Apollo is an AI-powered robot introduced by Apptronik in August 2023 and designed to addresses labor challenges in manufacturing.

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MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content 2022: Products

Mold Making Technology

Single-Source Machine Tool Solutions Associated with Mold and Die Machining. Fast Heat by Spark Industries is highlighting the ReadyCobot, a collaborative robot solution enabling tool shops and molders to overcome labor shortages, improve quality and lead time, improve flexibility and ultimately reduce costs.

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SAEKI raises $6.7M to scale robots for manufacturing

Robotics Business Review

The SAEKI team with its on-demand additive manufacturing robot. Source: SAEKI Global supply chains are under increasing pressure, and manufacturing costs continue to rise. SAEKI, a manufacturing automation business, announced a $6.7M funding round to tackle these challenges with its digital manufacturing approach.