Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Lettuce Grow Challenge : Lack of quality control, long lead times, increased transportation costs and complicated supply chain. Results : Improved communication, increased quality control, shorter lead times, reduced transportation costs and a simplified supply chain.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In recent years additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and materials have evolved into being able to achieve industrial-grade parts production, which means AM parts are now entering the supply chain. The implementation of digital inventories and AM-focused suppliers is key to the new approach. “So

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Markforged is working with Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) and AMPC’s members to establish an Additive Manufacturing supply chain for Australian red meat processors. Discover how local manufacturers are leveraging Additive Manufacturing to build a robust Supply Chain. Strategy in F&B.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 1, 2022

Function-Led Design: With AM, application requirements lead, and the manufacturing process is built to follow. Speed to Market and Supply Chain Integration: AM enables drastic reductions in lead time from the first prototype, to test samples, and full production in a more flexible, localised, and compressed supply chain.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 18, 2023

These evolutions help to meet critical moldmaking demands, such as higher precision, shorter lead times, reduced costs and greater repeatability. In addition, some sinker EDMs incorporate real-time active sensors that alert operators to temperature changes and volumetric errors.

Artificial Intelligence 98

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ATS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It can spot consumption trends and patterns (seasonality, for example), reduce obsolescence by improving linkages between machinery and spare parts , and address supply chain challenges like extended lead times.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 9, 2025

President Donald Trump has upended global supply chains with a rapid-fire series of executive orders imposing tariffs with almost immediate effect. Historically, companies had ample lead time to study scenarios and incrementally test strategic responses. Today, time is a luxury they can no longer afford.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

It is designed to reduce part handling, setup and overall lead time, while improving part quality, precision and surface finish for complex shapes and contours. It enables manufacturers to reduce setup and lead time while increasing machining quality and improving the precision of complex processes.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 2, 2023

All these companies have benefited from AM’s ability to fabricate complex geometries, reduce lead times, minimise waste, and enable mass customisation, thereby driving efficiency, fostering innovation, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The result is an increase in structural integrity and quicker assembly times.

Additive manufacturing 97

Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Supply Chain Prototype  97

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 7, 2022

This would lead to increased costs and a significantly longer lead time. Working with Skunk Machine made Zoomo’s process considerably more time-efficient, and it was able to successfully develop a fully functional prototype in 21 weeks. Frame manufacturing is certainly an art, especially for more complex shapes.

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Prototype  Supply Chain Automotive Lead Time 76

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. This is just one of the reasons we regard our 3D printers as an important part of our supply chain.”

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. AM had a role to play here,” said Elving. Reduced inventory levels are a key benefit of AM.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Prototype  98

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

Source | Pyramid Molding Group Moore also underscores the impact of extended lead times on operations and market competitiveness. She explains, “Long lead times, often associated with overseas production, can lead to delays in getting products to market. Project lead times can vary quite a bit.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The move to in-house component manufacturing by firms is probably an attempt to better control the component supply chain and their total manufacturing costs,” explained Green. These tend to include processes such as laser cutting, folding and bending, general machining and finishing. David Green, CEO, Sevaan Group.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Sourcing Fit 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JULY 26, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, TX — 27 July 2022 — Based on its recent analysis of the pharmaceutical supply chain contract services industry, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Bushu Pharma with the 2022 Japan Customer Value Leadership Award.

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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. Examples include: . Below are examples of blue bin parts and requirements. .

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For those who use automation parts the unpredictable nature of the supply chain is one of the biggest problems faced today. These supply chain disruptions will extend far into next year, if not beyond. Refurbished or recycled components may be more affordable, have quicker lead times and be better for the environment.

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AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. Media Release by Markforged. AM had a role to play here,” said Mr Elving. .

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The MELD technology is well suited to address several challenges facing the defense sector along with other industries: Supply chain disruptions caused by scarcity of metal spare parts. Excessive repair and rework backlog caused by long lead times for backordered parts.

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Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Supply Chain Lead Time 52

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

And with all the components required to build a durable and functional satellite, Lead Design Checker and former NASA Engineer Tony Boschi and his team needed to re-imagine the project’s development and re-design the satellite’s entire structure.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In the last 18 months, about one-third of respondents to a Control Engineering survey on industrial computing and network device purchasing said supply chain issues have not improved or worsened. Learning Objectives. Most respondents purchase industrial computing and network devices as part of a team. Responsiveness.

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Automation Supply Chain Lead Time Function 98

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 25, 2023

Even at a time when companies are rethinking global supply chains, seeing the techniques of manufacturers and manufacturing technology from around the world can spark ideas for how to increase productivity, which is crucial to develop the capacity needed for reshoring. Manufacturing is a global industry.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2023

“We want to give you a functional component that drives your program forward and makes you look like a friggin rockstar.” ” Common themes are using 3D-printed parts as a replacement for castings, which have had “absurd” lead times for a while. We see a few different value drivers.”

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ATS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

ERP, with its centralized management of critical processes including production, inventory , supply chain, maintenance , and quality assurance, has been empowering industries to streamline their operations and make more informed decisions. Share In the world of manufacturing, mastering efficiency and productivity is the holy grail.

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

ATS

JUNE 18, 2019

technologies are creating a “ smart supply chain ” awash with data, and quantum computing may be the only way to optimize the movement of materials and products. Materials science Conventionally, the process for optimizing existing alloys and developing new ones involves a lot of trial and error, and significant time and expense.

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Mold Making Technology

JULY 25, 2023

This presentation will share how one company leverages custom digital workflow strategies to improve lead times and reduce costly errors. Yet, over the last decade, these tools have dynamically evolved and unlocked new capabilities and productivity gains enabling designs to be more complex and data-driven.

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Fit 52

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 14, 2023

“We want to give you a functional component that drives your program forward and makes you look like a friggin rockstar.” ” Common themes are using 3D printed parts as a replacement for castings, which have had “absurd” lead times for a while. We see a few different value drivers.”

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Mold in a Day Technology Slashes Tool Production, Eliminates Supply Chain Headache. Next Chapter Manufacturing highlights its transformative “ Mold in a Day ” (MIAD) technology to accelerate the injection molding process, meeting the challenge of supply chain disruptions. HP and 24 ATC stations.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2023

A new Festo family of multi-protocol servo drives provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with productivity and cost advantages with less inventory, by preventing supply chain issues and working smarter with this family of servo drives. The change reduces Festo part numbers from 24 to 8.

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Automation Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Supply Chain Assembly Line 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Blanket grinding comparison table Recent events have applied extreme pressure to supply chains, with labor and raw material shortages, freight delays and increased energy costs. Tool size and application will determine which machine is right for you.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Pandemic-altered equipment lead times were also a challenge for the project as existing batch control system was redesigned for the new application. We relied heavily on Hargrove for the design and automation functionality for a future greenfield facility’s design. Full-scale challenges: Supply chain, automation scope, 4000 I/O.

Automation 52

Automation Supply Chain Lead Time Pharmaceutical 52

Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Another goal is to develop a strong and globally competitive aeronautical industry and supply chain in Europe. Having this single-piece design solution to produce this kind of large format engine hardware with reduced cost, weight and manufacturing lead time gives a competitive business advantage. “We

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Additive manufacturing Aerospace Supply Chain Lead Time 52

Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 18, 2024

Alpine Advanced Materials Problem: Long lead times between testing and production. “Another challenge our customers are dealing with is finding ways to simplify their supply chain,” says Brantner. How then can customers and manufacturers find a process to achieve simpler parts at a higher scale?

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, brings partners across the supply chain together, which really changes things when you walk the show floor. Thogus Products, Hypertherm Associates and more, as well as metrics on why certain applications made sense to print and how much time and cost was saved.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 26, 2023

Recent events have applied extreme pressure to supply chains, with labor and raw material shortages, freight delays and increased energy costs. The two main features offered by the TX, beneficial in performing the blanket grinding function are the large working envelope and the high torque spindle.

Automation 52

Automation Robotics Robotics Freight 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 19, 2023

The Sunrise IW 110-S hydraulic ironworker features a 110-ton punch and offers dual cylinder and dual operator functions. Synergy’s delivery times are still a few months, and Trilogy Machinery does have some of those machines in stock. SweBend CNC Plate Roll; machine located in Milwaukee, Wis. Some of SweBend’s models come with CNCs.

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