Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Source (All images) | Molded Precision Components and MPC Advanced Machining Who is MPC Advanced Machining? We specialize in producing molds and molded parts for the most demanding applications, most often tight tolerance and functionally critical parts such as gears, housings and fittings.

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Cycle time Automotive Lead Time 3D printing 52

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Source (All images) | APSX As moldmakers face increasing pressures to deliver faster and more cost-effective solutions, integrating 3D printing (3DP), machining and desktop injection molding into the process can offer significant advantages for both novice and advanced moldmakers. A mold produced on a desktop resin 3D printer.

3D printing 52

3D printing Prototype  Rapid prototyping Bottleneck 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.

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Lead Time Cycle time Fit Function 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Elving pointed out that an estimated 40 per cent of all components used by Australian manufacturers are sourced from China, with a large percentage of the balance coming from other offshore sources. Unfortunately, JIT simply cannot function in a world where prompt, reliable import/export logistics no longer exist.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Prototype  98

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Another trend that Sevaan Group has noticed in component manufacturing is that companies have been increasingly choosing to source their parts in Australia. Whereas several years ago, companies took some of their parts supply sourcing overseas, particularly to Asia, there has been a shift back to sourcing parts locally. “At

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Supply Chain Sourcing Fit 98

Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2024

Source: ARM Institute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today selected six new technology projects for funding. will address a wider range of part sizes and complex assembly scenarios and advancing the project into a functional pilot line. Lockheed Martin is the project’s principal investigator.

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Apparel Robotics Robotics Aerospace 117

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

Working with colleagues at parent company, Precinmac , the company has formed cross-functional workgroup teams to look at different parts of their business to find solutions for how digitalization and AI tools can improve not just their actual machining, but also communication and training. . “So that was our starting line.

Aerospace 105

Aerospace Lead Time 3D printing Robotics 105

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 4, 2025

This list represents committed exhibitors as of the time of publication. Get To Know EPS FloTek Source | EPS FloTek Moldmaking is the process EPS FloTek has built its entire technology around. At Booth 935 , visitors can see demos on how it leverages Moldex3D’s software functionality, showing the step-by-step process.

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Sourcing Manufacturing Lead Time Automotive 75

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.

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Sourcing Fit Warehousing Function 52

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 22, 2024

Source | APSX LLC In a recent collaboration, injection molding machine supplier APSX-PIM and Nexa3D have integrated the APSX-PIM desktop injection molding machine with Nexa3D’s freeform injection molding (FIM) 3D printers, culminating in new possibilities for product design, prototyping and production.

3D printing 52

3D printing Prototype  Lead Time Function 52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JUNE 15, 2023

Some notable benefits of strong relationships include: Assurance of supply – A trustworthy supplier can ensure you have the right inventory at the right time. Working closely with suppliers enables you to avoid stockouts, manage lead times, and ultimately maintain a consistent flow of essential materials.

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Supply Chain Value chain Lead Time Compliance 80

Dinesh Mishra

AUGUST 28, 2023

Logistics Operations: This service covers infra setup, sourcing, packaging, transportation, storage and handling, network inventory management, and freight management. Still, businesses struggle with real-time visibility & transparency leading to the inability to mitigate risks proactively and run efficient operations.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Logistics Warehousing Compliance 98

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

With new technologies, materials, and post processing capabilities making their entrance into the industry, it’s important to validate end-use functionality. This takes time and requires a collaborative effort amongst OEMs, users, and research institutes. Below are examples of blue bin parts and requirements. .

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Mr Elving pointed out that an estimated 40% of all components used by Australian manufacturers are sourced from China, with a large percentage of the balance coming from other offshore sources. . Unfortunately, JIT simply cannot function in a world where prompt, reliable import/export logistics no longer exist.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Manufacturing 3D printing Prototype  69

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This allows users to design ladder logic, structured text, instruction list, function block diagrams or sequential function charts. Sourcing replacement parts from other manufacturers for scarce components. Refurbished or recycled components may be more affordable, have quicker lead times and be better for the environment.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Lead Time Function 52

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.

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 20, 2024

Mazak HQR 200MSY NEO multi-tasking turning center Source: Mazak Corporation Mazak VC-Ez 20X model Source: Mazak Corporation Mazak is showcasing its technology for job shops, multitasking, advanced manufacturing and high-production with live demonstrations processing real-world, industry-specific parts.

Automation 52

Automation Artificial Intelligence Advanced manufacturing Sourcing 52

E&T

JUNE 14, 2023

CSU-MLP’s forecasts were designed to emulate the Excessive Rainfall Outlook generated and issued by the US Weather Prediction Center forecasters for the contiguous US at lead times of one-to-three days. DeepMC uses AI and ML to localise its predictions related to weather and climate in real time.

Artificial Intelligence 86

Artificial Intelligence Sourcing Lead Time Prototype  86

ATS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Examples of AI’s impact on ERP systems AI plays a pivotal role in changing and “evolving” how companies function. Having a single accurate source of truth helps bring about more informed decision making. Sales & lead times AI lets ERP systems accurately predict demand and lead times based on data analysis.

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Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Lead Time 52

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 11, 2024

Source (All Images) | Microrelleus (Barcelona, Spain) The electric vehicle (EV) industry is pushing the design and look of automotive lighting to the edge, so to speak. ” One major automotive OEM refers to it as a hidden world of interaction and functionality at the user’s fingertips.

Automotive 52

Automotive Function Sourcing Prototype  52

Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

What’s more, this data entry took place five times a day, so the shop would lose 50 minutes of productivity every day — or about 10% of the productivity from a shift. The granular level of reporting and revision control onboard the Harmoni system make determining the source of errors relatively simple.

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Revision control Made-to-spec Process control Automation 105

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Source (All Images) | Mazak Corp. Mazak is also featuring its Quick Turn 250MSY CNC turning center that is designed to deliver significant reductions in production lead times and costs. Mazak HQR 200MSY NEO multi-tasking turning center (top) and VC-Ez 20X model (bottom).

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Automation Artificial Intelligence Advanced manufacturing Lead Time 52

ATS

JUNE 4, 2024

Every business function needs a budget. It provides timing of when money will be spent, so the finance team can forecast cashflow, and it enables monitoring and control. Examine MRO storeroom practices and parts lead times for opportunities to dispose of some items and improve repair of others.

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Function Lead Time Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 2, 2023

The insights from this research, combined with our work with industrials, allowed us to identify some common success factors for digitization, including a clear focus on impact, employee buy-in, cross-functional collaboration, and a detailed implementation plan.

Function 52

Function Lead Time Automation Logistics 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ABB’s new Campus will enable close collaboration with customers and partners to develop robotics and automation solutions in a safe and functional environment. The Campus will provide a unique opportunity to develop the ecosystem while maintaining rapid lead times, with shorter transports and a reduced carbon footprint.

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Robotics Robotics Automation Pharmaceutical 52

Control Engineering

JULY 14, 2023

With factories closed, lead times and backlogs quickly grew. Even global companies with factories and customers around the world were affected, like many other organizations, with long delays on delivery times, which were unheard of pre-2020. Once the pilot starts, more functionalities will be considered.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Function Bottleneck 52

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.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Assembly Line Manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Single-Source Machine Tool Solutions Associated with Mold and Die Machining. Rotating Wire Function Cuts EDM Wire Consumption, Optimizes Mold Cutting Conditions. With the addition of the patented wire rotating function, iGroove, Sodick says it has literally put a new spin on the capabilities of wire EDMs. YCM Technology USA Inc.

3D printing 98

3D printing Cycle time Automation Additive manufacturing 98

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 23, 2023

The insights from this research, combined with our work with industrials, allowed us to identify some common success factors for digitization, including a clear focus on impact, employee buy-in, cross-functional collaboration, and a detailed implementation plan.

Function 52

Function Automation Lead Time Form 52

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

market showed the fastest growth, said the report where the biggest areas of applications were prototyping, functional part manufacturing, and tooling, in that order. Substituting FDM for traditional manufacturing processes substantially reduces lead times and costs. billion, according to a recent MarketsandMarkets report.

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3D printing Manufacturing Additive manufacturing Automotive 52

Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 18, 2024

Source | Alpine Advanced Materials Alpine Advanced Materials (Alpine), a custom-engineering and part manufacturer in industries like aerospace and defense , space and emerging transportation, leveraged a new prototyping process utilizing a dissolvable mold for high-performance injection molded composites.

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3D printing Rapid prototyping Prototype  Composites 52

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Laerum revealed that Equinor has more than $3 billion in inventory, yet still needs to source more parts and that AM should be a solution to this. Angeline Goh, additive manufacturing technology lead for Shell agrees. “We And that’s exactly what we are talking about here by using those digital tools that are available for us.”.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Quality Management System 52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

It also reduced maintenance costs, tool costs (30-40%) and tooling lead times (20-30%). This is unfortunate since tool production — especially hard/metal tools — can have long lead times and add considerable cost to the bottom line. Photo Credit: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.),

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Cycle time Lead Time 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2023

Of course, reaching out to vendors whose solutions you may be considering should be a primary source of information. Are there time studies, simulations, or cost analyses that can be conducted in advance to help predict/justify adding automation? Beyond the usual spec sheets and demos, push the vendor for more detailed information.

Automation 52

Automation Robotics Robotics Smart manufacturing 52

Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

They use additive techniques to produce complex geometries, customized tools, and tool components with reduced lead times and enhanced performance characteristics. Tool Management Systems: Offering advanced tool management systems that provide inventory control, tool tracking, and automated reordering based on real-time usage data.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Additive manufacturing 3D printing 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. Presented by Progressive Components and MoldMaking Technology.

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Prototype  Lead Time Automation 3D printing 59

Fastener News Desk

MAY 11, 2023

For instance, the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan shut down electronics factories, and 2017’s Hurricane Harvey disrupted US oil refineries and petrochemical plants, ultimately leading to shortages of some plastics and resins critical to different industries. Service levels are five to 20 percentage points higher.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Value chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52