Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 22, 2024

Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. So how can you decide where automation fits best in your business? Source: AMT. Source: AMT. “What is the definition of automation?”

Automation 98

Automation Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 10, 2022

With IMCO Software’s Plan360 software, manufacturers can integrate a variety of data sources and use combinations of data points to create an unlimited number of planning horizons. The PLan360 Software also provides a Best Fit model among 20 predicted models simplifying the analysis and removing the opportunity for human error. .

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Fit Lead Time Sourcing 40

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

This capability has become increasingly important, especially in times of supply chain disruptions, as it reduces lead times and ensures uninterrupted production. In the early iterations of Sentinel, most small components were made of aluminium, and many were sourced as ready made items.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 10, 2022

The mobile HB, fitted with a 5-axis PH20, can be placed on or near a production line to provide dimensional verification and process flow monitoring in real time. We’re a single source provider that builds and assembles our CMMs in the U.S.,” says Mark Gearding, vice-president for AIMS. “We

Bottleneck 52

Bottleneck Automation Fit Lead Time 52

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 16, 2024

Source: Weiler Abrasives Weiler Abrasives is showcasing a broad portfolio of industrial grinding solutions for gear grinding, precision grinding, roll grinding, metal conditioning and foundries that can help operations increase productivity and solve challenges.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Fit Lead Time Form 52

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

All parts require an appropriate six-digit source, maintenance and recoverability (SMR) code and exist in a digital repository for information sharing and tracking. This reduces inventory challenges, eliminates long-lead times, and increases overall resiliency. To me, this sounds like a new business opportunity.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Automation Mag

JANUARY 15, 2024

Photo: OnRobot) Decades in the making User-friendly interfaces and programming techniques reduce deployment lead times and costs, benefitting end-users and integrators alike. This begins with choosing the robot and its mounting to fit into existing shop floor layouts and to work with defined infeed and outfeed setups.

Robotics 78

Robotics Robotics Automation Fit 78

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 2, 2023

” ” ISC President, Cathy Friedmann, who will continue to lead ISC, added that “This combination of our two companies is such a great fit; it gives us the platform to grow beyond what we ever previously imagined. To learn more, please explore www.inventorysales.com.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Fit Lead Time 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Whether it’s combating supply chain instability, labor shortages, lead times, or seamless integration, the right industrial enclosure solution is the heart of your automation system, and manufacturers need industrial cabinets that help them overcome these challenges. Digitalized design for simplified engineering.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Automation Beverage 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 11, 2023

“Put simply, when you are rapidly melting and solidifying several kilometres of welds in a additively manufactured part there are lots of things that can go wrong, leading to flaws that cause parts to fail when in service,” Jurg said. A small change in any of these could lead to a big problem,” Jurg explained. “We

3D printing 98

3D printing Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Aerospace 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 16, 2023

ActionLaser created the MeltFilter discs to fit Erema Plastic, the global industry-leader in polymer and plastic recycling machines. The company was and remains the pioneer in laser drilling technology and manufactures filtration for industries including sugar, mining, chemical and plastic recycling.

Advanced manufacturing 98

Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing Lead Time Supply Chain 98

Additive Manufacturing

MARCH 13, 2023

Reach out to those contacts and do everything you can to learn about their knowledge of 3D printing, typical lead times for part services, in-house fabrication capabilities and make a list of common challenges they are experiencing. Begin with your own network and start identifying potential customers.

3D printing 98

3D printing Additive manufacturing Assembly Line Manufacturing 98

Automation Mag

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This empowers manufacturers to optimize asset performance through real-time data analytics, helping them overcome integration challenges and enhance overall operational efficiency. HL: When it comes to digital transformation, there’s no ‘one-size fits all’ solution and data is no exception.

Manufacturing 62

Manufacturing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Supply Chain Automation 62

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 9, 2024

Source (All Images) Dynamic Group Who is Dynamic Group? They then include our mold design manager and lead moldmaker from our tooling facility to discuss options and recommendations further. Technically knowledgeable project manager and skilled toolmakers work as a team to discuss options and recommendations for each project.

Quality Management System 52

Quality Management System Lead Time Manufacturing Prototype  52

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

The mobile HB, fitted with a 5-axis PH20, can be placed on or near a production line to provide dimensional verification and process flow monitoring in real time. With the current economy, labor shortages, and lead times for new and leased equipment continuing to grow, companies need versatile options.

Automation 52

Automation Process control Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 3, 2024

Time-saving and Flexible: Collet Adapter is a Smart Investment GDS ANCA uGrind fitted to the ANCA FX Linear machine. Additionally, low-CO 2 production is achieved through low-emission production processes and energy sources as well as consistently short transport routes throughout the entire process chain.

Form 52

Form Aerospace Manufacturing Fit 52

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 10, 2023

Once they understood how to do that stuff, then we start sourcing locally. And then over time, we built a very good engineering team over there could design machine tools to fit that same model with the market wanted, which was a low-cost, commodity is the wrong term, but a low-cost commodity machine that was affordable.

Made-to-spec 98

Made-to-spec Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 98

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Then as we were evaluating where we were on our digital journey, we had just launched an ERP transformation, it really became about a single source of truth being the platform for all of our change. We really needed to drive things forward to have this single source of truth so that was a key component for us, where we were going to grow.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bill of Materials Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Our systems include real-time production monitoring, energy management, and predictive maintenance, which help in optimizing machine efficiency and reducing downtime. Our CNC machines are tai lored to fit specific customer requirements, from small job shops to large-scale industries like auto motive, aerospace, and defence.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain Smart manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 19, 2025

Source | Wepco Plastics Inc. As part of the EOS process, Wepco identified its differentiators: fast aluminum molds, cost-effective pricing, unique partnerships and a proven process focusing on two tools at a time to meet lead times. “On-time delivery is where we'll live or die.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Cycle time Fit Function 52

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 3, 2024

Source (clockwise) | DMS, Lyndex-Nikken, SprutCAM and Hasco. Source | DMS 3D-Printed Hot Runner Nozzles Yield Consistent Temperature Profile Selective laser melting (SLM) metal 3D printing, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), produce DMS Monolith hot runner nozzles, tailored precisely to part and process specifications.

3D printing 52

3D printing Sourcing Artificial Intelligence Robotics 52

Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 1, 2024

Source (clockwise) | Kennametal Inc., Innovating in an Ever-Changing Manufacturing Landscape Mid-Year Look at Technologies Available for Your Mold Shop Double Column VMC Designed With Large Mold Machining in Mind Source | Kitamura Machinery of USA Inc. Neck Relief Option Optimizes End Mill Cutting Strength Source | M.A.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Fit Warehousing Function 52

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. The Evolution of an Enterprise A long track record of success in the delivery of high-performance production molds has enabled Dynamic to become a go-to source for their customers’ new product development teams. “We make sure the students are a fit for us.

Prototype  59

Prototype  Lead Time Automation 3D printing 59

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

Eventually, these hairpins need to fit into the exact grooves punched or cut into the stator stack sheets. SupplyPoint solutions are capable to address this challenge by allowing its users to maintain the Minimum stock level /Critical stock levels to trigger requirements with lead times to the suppliers.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Aerospace Automotive 52

E&T

OCTOBER 11, 2022

However, the Taiwanese supplier has a higher proportion of leading-edge production than its competitors and those lines rarely run far below capacity even during major slumps. Are they single sourced, geographical risks, or something else? Image credit: Gettyimages. Organisations can ask: what are the critical components?

Supply Chain 92

Supply Chain Electronics Benchmarking Sourcing 92

SMMT

JULY 6, 2023

As a result, the depot is expected to fall from emitting 232 tonnes of CO 2 on-site annually, to becoming a net-zero dealership, thanks to the inclusion of multiple energy-saving features such as solar panels, smart LED lighting and air source heat pumps, which replace older gas boilers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Fit Lead Time Sourcing 52

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 6, 2023

We are telling different stories about companies that have made choices to locate manufacturing in the United States, or keep manufacturing in the US and Starrett fits that second category. It's very hard to control that when you when you got sources and suppliers a long way away. Sarah Fox, Methods Engineer at L.S.

Manufacturing 97

Manufacturing Supply Chain 3D printing Fit 97

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 11, 2025

Source: OnRobot In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, automation is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Turnkey systems often require integrators to customize and program the application, increasing costs and lead time, as well as leading to potential downtime for any changes that need to be made after initial setup.

Robotics 102

Robotics Robotics Made-to-spec Automation 102

i4.0 today

JANUARY 23, 2025

SDUK and Hi-Tech Automation provided a single source solution with the advantage that the cells were built and tested locally off-site. Like many UK manufacturers, Nolato Jaycare needed greater production capacity faster than the typical industry lead time. Ageing assets were causing significant OEE and operational issues.

Automation 52

Automation Value chain Sourcing Robotics 52