Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As an added bonus, Parvalux keeps these parts in stock, so they are always available (with a one-to-two-week lead time). To help our customers figure out what is the optimal solution for your system, and hopefully save you money and time. Learn more at Parvalux by maxon.

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Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

But progress doesn’t have to mean employing the latest in robotics and digital simulation software. It can also mean sustaining high quality and repeatability standards over the span of decades, oblivious to changes taking place in the outside world.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 6, 2023

With this and other strategic investments, we have returned to pre-pandemic lead times, which is a game-changer for customers across industries. The AS/RS is now fully operational with multiple mobile robots used to pull totes of product and bring them to operators. That’s great for productivity, sure.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 15, 2025

Canadian companies have had a rough start to the year as discussions on the potential economic impact of tariffs point towards difficult times ahead. While the end of 2024 suggested a growing focus on humanoid robotics and further advancements in AI, automation technologies have taken a backseat in current plans for Canadian manufacturers.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 20, 2022

With the help of the Section 179 tax deduction , US businesses may be able to significantly stretch their use-it-or-lose-it 2022 budgets and purchase collaborative robots to take on the repetitive manufacturing tasks that workers don’t want. Universal Robots successfully navigating supply chain landscape. www.universal-robots.com.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Their focus on comprehensive metrology and tool validation services is reducing overall lead times and optimizing development costs. Automation has shifted from an option to a necessity, as shops implement robotics and AI-driven systems across their operations.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2024

The nonprofit ARM Institute said it intends to be an honest broker between robotics and manufacturing stakeholders. Source: ARM Institute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today selected six new technology projects for funding. is leading this project as the principal investigator. competitiveness.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 15, 2024

I ndustrial robot programming has evolved massively since the days of punch tape and paper-based flowcharts. At the same time, the rise of computer-based programming led to the emergence of all sorts of robot programming software, more user-friendly interfaces, offline programming, and CAD integration.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 7, 2025

These hubs unite companies, governments, and researchers to develop cutting-edge automation solutions, standardize best practices, and accelerate the deployment of next-gen robotics. These systems provide real-time insights, allowing manufacturers to optimize operations, track performance remotely, and scale automation with agility.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 6, 2025

The company also provides milling services as well as manufacturing and molding accessories, including cold runner systems, robots and vacuum seals. The company aims to ultimately cut down on lead times as well as cost. Mold purchased a used 3D Systems metal printer to streamline production time. To achieve this, M.R.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Are you getting the best unit price and lead time for your mass-moulded PP, PC, ABS and technical polymer components? The robot addition further streamlines manufacturing processes, enabling operatives to focus on more value-added, quality-driven tasks.

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ATS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

After discussing inventory optimization with AI, it looks at the bigger impact on operational efficiency, including robotics and cloud computing. Integrating robotics and automation in MRO MRO operations are seeing significant investment in advanced technology. Robotic welding: Repair work can often involve complex welding operations.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 16, 2023

Photos provided by Rapid Robotics. Efforts such as material flow changes and setup cost reduction resulted in small gains, and while a previous automation project with industrial robots was successful, lead times were long, and setup required significant downtime on the production line. This is the view Behrens has taken.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 30, 2023

Manufacturers are turning to increased levels of automation and robotics to fill the gap and meet worker demand, but this won’t resolve all their issues. Robots play a key role in automation growth Analysts are saying it. Manufacturers are saying it.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Meltio Robot Cell’s defined volume and work area are said to meet all manufacturing needs. Robot and positioner are installed on a self-supporting platform and a laser-safe enclosure, with Meltio Engine, Meltio Space and accessories. The entire process is controlled with the company’s Meltio Space slicing software.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 11, 2022

If the year is 2022, there will be supply chain constraints and long lead times for furnishings and interiors. Assume your client is building a new house. At the moment, it consists of wooden slats and a frame in the ground.

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i4.0 today

JULY 19, 2022

Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section will show visitors to Motek 2022 its family of compact, affordable industrial robots boost the productivity of common component-handling and product-assembly processes. At Motek, Yamaha will combine LCMR200 units with a cartesian robot to show how parts can be quickly moved between processes.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The new One Off Robotics Cell powered by Meltio, and made in the USA, uses standard welding wire and produces parts that are consistent, spatter-free and clean. One Off Robotics and Meltio are teaming up to develop a breakthrough, ready-to-use additive manufacturing work cell.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section has helped companies in different sectors of the food industry to realise these benefits by introducing robots to handle packaging and labelling. The SCARA robots can pack sweets accurately and at a consistent speed, on a 24-hour basis to maintain consistent productivity.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 21, 2023

Rendering of the lobby planned for the expansion at ABB Robotics‘ factor in Auburn Hills, Mich. The expanded facility will feature the most advanced technology available, with AI-enabled robots and smart digital manufacturing systems supporting the production and manufacture of state-of-the-art customer solutions.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The new factory will feature autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a key component in transporting materials and products between the warehouse, assembly stations and assembly departments. Replacing the existing robotics facilities at the site, the new Campus is planned to open in late 2026.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 20, 2025

Allocate an appropriate amount of time to think about items you have seen fail in your plant or shop during normal operations and how failure likelihood could increase by a shutdown. Weigh this against ordering lead time to create an effective critical spare parts program. Stuck relays and contactors.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 22, 2023

This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors – labor shortage, increasing labor costs, the need for maximizing uptime, push for 24/7 machine availability and customers demanding shorter lead times. Pictured is integrated manufacturing with robot transfer.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

CNC milling and sinker EDM machines use multi-pallet automation with robotic tending to run parts fully unattended. This technological shift has allowed MPC Advanced Machining to reduce lead times, improve consistency and take on more complex projects with greater accuracy.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It enables manufacturers to identify cost reduction opportunities, suggests geometry changes to the part’s design, estimates the cost and lead time and connects the manufacturer to a printing service bureau.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

” By using digital tools to supplement their workflow, Malito hopes they can shorten their lead times on projects that require more engineering support. “If we have a customer part that currently takes 20-24 weeks to make, and we can shorten the engineering time from say eight weeks to two? .

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AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 15, 2022

The Systems apply a variety of metal coatings to metal items via high-velocity particle deposition, allowing for rapid manual or robotic restoration of surfaces and geometries. Metal components can be internally machined to final tolerance after being sprayed.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 22, 2024

This automated robotic cell at MetalQuest frees employees from repetitive, manual tasks. Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. “What is the definition of automation?” “Here’s an analogy.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 2, 2024

With reshoring on the rise, the issue of tooling lead times and costs has reached a critical point. Robotics, simulation software and metal 3D printing can significantly reduce the labor required during the moldmaking process, enabling shorter lead times and lower costs. Photo Credit: Westminster Tool 1.

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ATS

MARCH 25, 2025

This means providing lead time whenever possible about major repairs and keeping teams up to date about the status of unexpected maintenance tasks driven by predictive analytics. Leaders must find and maintain the balance between whats needed and whats available to maximize repair ROI.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Implementing lean manufacturing has led to significant improvements in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. “Companies that have successfully adopted lean principles report reduced lead times, lower costs, and higher employee engagement,” said Quintal.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By doing so, it minimizes lead times, reduces inventory costs, and ensures that parts arrive just when they’re needed on the assembly line. Human-Robot Collaboration in Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical manufacturing involves precision and safety at every step. The result?

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 18, 2023

Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa Motoman), a leading North American robotics manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it will soon be breaking ground on an expansion to its headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio. Yaskawa America Inc., www.motoman.com Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing.

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Automation Mag

JULY 2, 2024

Formic, a provider of Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) automation, has raised another $27.4 Formic offers fully supported robotic automation at a low hourly rate, including deploying the system and providing continuous monitoring and maintenance throughout the engagement to ensure success. million in Series A financing.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Adding linear motion to articulated robots is now a widely adopted solution to extend flexibility and work envelopes. When asked to comment on the benefits of the Cam Follower System, Jerry Schrott, Project Manager at KC Robotics Inc., At FABTECH 2024, Güdel showcased its ‘cam follower advantage.’

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 28, 2022

AM delivers agility, consolidation and savings on lead-times, costs and resources. In 2019, Made In Space (MIS) selected Northrop Grumman to support NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) demonstration of the autonomous robotic manufacturing and assembly platform, Archinaut. 3D Printing in Action.

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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. The most significant sinker EDM advancements involve machine design, software, artificial intelligence (AI) technology and automation systems.

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