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The Next Level Of Connectivity, Real-time Insights and Smart Manufacturing

Fabricating & Metal Work

For steelwork manufacturing, the introduction of new Split Parts Techniques allows users to choose from Straight, Angle, or Shape Z splits, incorporating welding preparations and gaps to maintain precise dimensions after welding. Lantek MES Lantek MES v44 brings transformative upgrades to enhance shop floor efficiency and flexibility.

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Four Major Trends You’ll Experience at FABTECH 2022

Fabricating & Metal Work

Understanding how to successfully engage AM can help get your manufacturing to higher levels of efficiency—potentially to the production of products that might not have been possible before.” – Carl Dekker, President at Met-L-Flo Inc. Trend 4: Smart Technology / IoT. Then good processes need to be documented or created.

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Controllers through the ages

Control Engineering

The onward progression of PLC technology has proceeded alongside developments in related industrial automation solutions – in particular, robotics, motion control and vision systems. In the past, the only place where it was possible to find answers was via technical documentation. Maximum control.

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Cobots lend a hand on the shop floor

Automation Mag

Until very recently, Marc Sauvé never imagined he’d be teaching his team members to program robots. “I I would never even have thought about a robot,” he says. That was something for car manufacturers.”. Like many Canadian manufacturers, CIS has been affected by the perennial shortage of skilled workers.

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Industry 4.0 assessment: Are you moving quickly enough?

Control Engineering

Advances in automation technology are transforming the manufacturing landscape. or sometimes “digital transformation,” these smart manufacturing initiatives bring physical and cyber systems together for greater performance, efficiency, sustainability, safety and competitive advantage. Already, a concept of Industry 5.0

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Trends Shaping the Future of Moldmaking

Modern Machine Shop

The Automation Job Manager feature simplifies setup without robot programming. This system demonstrates easy implementation of automation in small- to medium-sized manufacturing operations. Innovative lighting trends and the growing robotics industry are also presenting new opportunities for specialized mold designs.

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A legacy of innovative manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

By purposefully investing $34 million of Commonwealth and other funding in 71 research and development (R&D) projects, IMCRC has helped to catalyse more than $230 million investment in smart manufacturing research and innovation. UAP is embracing robotics, transitioning from a traditional workshop environment.