i4.0 today

APRIL 4, 2023

However, while printed circuit boards (PCBs) enable digital technologies, the manufacturing processes used to produce them are still largely analog. ‘Digital manufacturing’ refers to any method that is directly controlled by a computer – simply using software in the design process doesn’t count.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 18, 2024

Alpine Advanced Materials delivered 80 rapid prototype molded (RPM) parts (depicted above) for low-volume injection molding production within 10 business days using the freeform injection molding (FIM) process. Results: 80 rapid prototype molded parts for low-volume injection molding production delivered within 10 business days.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 21, 2022

It provides form, fit, function and feasibility testing before mass production. Often-times components that require an FFL by the manufacturer also need to be made from High Performance and expensive materials like Titanium and Inconel. Design for Manufacturability assistance is a core belief and is a free service at Smith.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The integration of advanced technologies is reshaping traditional manufacturing processes and opening up new innovation possibilities for mold builders. This system demonstrates easy implementation of automation in small- to medium-sized manufacturing operations. Source: CGS North America Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Explore how leveraging strategic manufacturing partnerships can accelerate time to market, enhance product quality, and optimize costs. Attendees will also learn about the latest advances in force/torque sensing technology, including advances in overload protection, rapid prototyping, and edge intelligence.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 25, 2024

“Using advanced pulsed-GMAW equipment, EWI can work with end users to develop custom waveforms for the arc DED and the alloys associated with additive manufacturing,” says Michael Carney, Senior Engineer at EWI. It is faster than other methods of additive manufacturing, extremely accurate, and can fabricate large-scale parts.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 26, 2023

A sampling of exhibits covering automation, safety, logistics, robotics and other solutions that can be applied to motion control for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution centers and other applications. In 2019, employee-owned Burns & McDonnell formed a business and technology consultancy called 1898 & Co.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 2, 2023

As the director of CSIRO’s Lab 22, Australia’s centre for additive innovation, I have witnessed the rapid and impressive growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Automotive businesses have adopted AM for rapid prototyping and parts manufacturing, expediting the design process.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 10, 2023

One of my more popular podcasts discusses “Software Eating Manufacturing.” Located in the Singapore life sciences manufacturing hub that is home to 8 of the 10 global pharmaceutical companies, Emerson’s new research center will design, develop and verify the software and digitalized production platform. Check these out.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 15, 2023

Obtaining a prototype metal blow mold has traditionally entailed six weeks of lead time , at a cost of up to $10,000 , according to Rodriguez and R&D packaging engineer Thangthip Tekanil, to whom I spoke for this story. “Two significant developments have succeeded in realizing fast, effective, low-cost prototype blow molds via AM.

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MEM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Graphite Additive Manufacturing Ltd is an industry-leading 3D printing consultancy that specialises in building complex designs and high-performance components in tailored materials. Graphite Additive Manufacturing leads the way with beautifully engineered 3D printing.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

Advanced Ergonomic Tapping, Drilling, Balancing and Material Handling Arms Flex Machine Tools (Wapakoneta, OH), an American manufacturer and leading provider of machine tool solutions worldwide for metal fabrication operations and more, will be demonstrating tapping, drilling, balancing and material handling arm products in Booth E-135204.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 25, 2023

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: PCS Company, Hasco, AddUp and DMG MORI As we head into the halfway mark of 2023, MoldMaking Technology staff continue to curate a list of relevant technologies in the form of roundups for readers to get a glimpse of what’s new and what’s improved. To learn more about the products, read on.

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