Mold Making Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

Source | Pyramid Molding Group Reshoring has become a prominent buzzword in the world of manufacturing, but it's more than just a trendy term; it’s a real phenomenon. Customers are welcome to visit any time and check on the progress of a mold. Pyramid Molding Group is committed to full transparency.

Freight 98

Freight Sourcing Lead Time Logistics 98

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Source: AUAR Automated Architecture, or AUAR, yesterday said it is shipping two of its Micro-Factories, which feature ABB robotic arms, to the U.S. Unlike existing systems, they don’t require large factories to be set up and have a quick lead time of 12 weeks from order to shipping, said the partners. This is the Bristol, U.K.-based

Robotics 119

Robotics Robotics 3D printing Sourcing 119

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Manufacturers have had to rapidly reassess and pivot to new sources of supply to ensure greater resilience in their supply chains and reduce excessive capital-intensive inventories. Konica Minolta has identified the three primary reasons why industries are turning to 3D printing: reduced lead time. production delays.

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3D printing Supply Chain Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Bottleneck 115

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Source (All images) | KD Shah / Pyramid Molding Group Pyramid Molding Group (PMG), a domestic mold builder and plastic injection molder based in Rockford, Illinois, partnered with Lettuce Grow to develop tooling for the second generation of its innovative hydroponic plant stand.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Function Lead Time Sourcing 97

Robotics Business Review

JUNE 24, 2024

Source: Formic Technologies Formic Technologies Inc. The company said this will allow it to provide more automation to more manufacturers, deploy more rapidly, and offer shorter lead times. Formic Stack address labor shortages with automated palletizing, while Formic Pack automates placement of prepacked goods into containers.

Robotics 119

Robotics Robotics Automation Sourcing 119

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Source (all photos): Suburban Tool. ” This was one of two key motivations for Suburban Tool ’s recent shift toward producing its large tombstones and angle plates in-house rather than having them machined off-site, says Kevin Heintz, the company’s lead sales engineer. Don Bailey, CEO of Suburban Tool Inc.,

Lead Time 98

Lead Time Supply Chain Sourcing Robotics 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 25, 2024

Specifically, within the defence context, SMEs face barriers to entry such as increased security requirements, limited publicly available information about Defence requirements, and long lead times before contract signature.” Image: Industry Capability Network It identified an improved approach to collecting as the first step.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Lead Time Sourcing Manufacturing 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

While we manage operations in Warrnambool, we have established Australian-owned entities in the US and EU to support global growth and provide short lead times to the emerging global client base,” Ohlmeyer said. Our chemicals are created from renewable resources, compared to some of our competitors who utilise petroleum resources.”.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Compliance Lead Time Sourcing 98

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 30, 2023

“The Tucson facility provides reduced lead times and increased supply security, and through local sourcing and reduced freight, better environmental results for our customers,” Moke noted.

Manufacturing 70

Manufacturing Freight Sourcing Lead Time 70

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 11, 2024

Source: Porta Solutions North America Inc. The machine can reportedly machine over three times faster than a typical machining center, reducing labor, automation and part costs, as well as space and energy consumption. The Portacenter 400 is mass-produced with lead times ranging from 60 to 90 days.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Sourcing Automation 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. AM had a role to play here,” said Elving. Reduced inventory levels are a key benefit of AM. “The

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Prototype  98

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 30, 2023

The various savings from having manufacturing close — reductions in shipping cost, warehousing cost, lead time and supply chain risk, among others — likely sum to a value beyond 20% of the unit price. Wanting to then bring their new developments to market, they were stymied by lead time delays in getting the products made.

Supply Chain 85

Supply Chain Warehousing Lead Time Form 85

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 30, 2024

Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking. Dapra Corp.,

Sourcing 52

Sourcing 3D printing Lead Time Supply Chain 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 23, 2023

Caramia notes that Motion can work with customers to address the sourcing of products to reduce long lead times on overseas imports.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing Fit Lead Time Manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 19, 2024

Source (clockwise) | Steel 21, Trumpf, Molder’s World and TCI Precision Metals. Sintered, Porous Mold Steel Eliminates Gas Buildup Source | Molder’s World Molder’s World Inc. The injection molding process all starts with a metal mold. The processes and technologies used to produce these molds are also just as pivotal.

3D printing 59

3D printing Sourcing Additive manufacturing Robotics 59

Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Source: Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. Speed multipliers for all BMT turrets including Doosan, Haas, Miyano and Nakamura, as well as many Citizen models, are in stock, with others available from factory stock for short lead times. 1:3 axial live tool speeder from Heimatec features ER 25 output and 18,000 rpm max.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Sourcing 52

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2024

Source: Uddeholm Uddeholm USA ’s Tyrax ESR combines toughness, corrosion and wear resistance. This matrix-based microstructure is designed to achieve a high-gloss surface with only a few polishing steps, reducing the tool lead time and enabling the production of better plastic parts, the company claims.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Additive manufacturing Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2024

Source | Stock, Copilot Mold manufacturing boils down to lead times. If you can’t meet or exceed a customer’s delivery expectations, that customer probably won’t return. So mold builders must use all available resources, including skills and experience, to continually improve their work performance.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Sourcing Manufacturing 52

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

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Image: Capral FIN Windows & Doors partners with Capral Aluminium to source Australian-made components, ensuring high-quality custom windows and doors for Newcastle, Central Coast, and Hunter Valley customers. Not only is it locally sourced, but it also helps us reduce our carbon footprint in production.”

Sourcing 93

Sourcing Manufacturing Lead Time 93

MEM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Revolutionising manufacturing for resilience and efficiency ~ Redefining production with dual sourcing of your hybrid manufacturing ~ In today’s globalised and rapidly evolving business landscape, disruptions to manufacturing are inevitable. The right choice of second-source partners can solve a lot of headaches.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Sourcing Electronics 52

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

While we manage operations in Warrnambool, we have established Australian-owned entities in the US and EU to support global growth and provide short lead times to the emerging global client base,” Mr Ohlmeyer said. . It is such an honour to receive these significant Awards.

Manufacturing 86

Manufacturing Compliance Logistics Lead Time 86

MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From sourcing raw materials to delivering finished vehicles, AI-driven algorithms work tirelessly. Suppose a car manufacturer sources parts from various suppliers globally. By doing so, it minimizes lead times, reduces inventory costs, and ensures that parts arrive just when they’re needed on the assembly line.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Assembly Line Supply Chain 98

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 29, 2024

Source | CloudNC CloudNC has announced that its CAM Assist solution can now create programming strategies and tool paths with AI for 3+2-axis CNC machines. This enables manufacturers using CAM Assist to raise productivity and shorten lead times, while also estimating for more work, more quickly.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Sourcing Manufacturing 52

MEM

AUGUST 21, 2023

Here, Jerry Sanham, Business Development Director at Filtronic, a designer and manufacturer of RF-to-mmWave components and subsystems , explores how dual sourcing your hybrid manufacturing requirements can help. The right choice of second-source partners can solve a lot of headaches.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Sourcing Electronics 52

i4.0 today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Here, Jerry Sanham, Business Development Director at Filtronic, a designer and manufacturer of RF-to-mmWave components and subsystems , explores how dual sourcing your hybrid manufacturing requirements can help. The right choice of second-source partners can solve a lot of headaches. For more information, visit www.filtronic.com.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Electronics Sourcing 52

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 21, 2024

Source: Meltio Meltio ’s M600 metal 3D printer features blue lasers, a large build volume and a fully inert chamber for the best material properties. The printer is designed to solve the problems of long lead times, costly stock-keeping and fragile supply chains.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Lead Time Additive manufacturing Sourcing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 23, 2022

“Arctic Solutions will be manufacturing and commercialising bespoke roofing panels which would have otherwise been sourced from interstate, establishing a local supply chain, supporting Territory businesses and creating local jobs.”. Arctic Installations is investing $500,000 in the project, with an additional $1.4

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing Supply Chain Prototype  81

Additive Manufacturing

JULY 28, 2022

AM delivers agility, consolidation and savings on lead-times, costs and resources. SOURCE: Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman has been at the forefront of adopting this compelling design and build method. Products are produced faster and cheaper through its capabilities. 3D Printing in Action.

3D printing 98

3D printing Additive manufacturing Cycle time Supply Chain 98

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

MARCH 20, 2024

Source: Mold-Tech Inc. Part of the mold building process used by Mold-Tech Inc. serving the designing, building and sampling of high-quality injection molds, includes the addition of a Makino D200Z five-axis machine to its hard milling department.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Sourcing 52

Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When looking at supply chains, for example, almost all (98 percent) manufacturers are considering geographic strategies to optimize supply chain resilience, opting for closer or politically stable sourcing destinations. On the topic of carbon footprints, manufacturers are particularly hopeful about the impact of ESG on their businesses.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Manufacturing Compliance Lead Time 59

Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Source: AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology The world’s leading additive manufacturing (AM) trade show is launching a U.S. ” Additive manufacturing is a means of part production offering the chance for low labor requirement, fast lead time and design complexity such as internal features.

3D printing 52

3D printing Value chain Rapid prototyping Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 16, 2024

Source: Nikon Nikon Corp.’s To address the challenges in the conventional repair process, Nikon developed the LM300A and SB100 as a solution that can reduce lead times up to 65% compared to the conventional welding process and minimize postprocessing requirements. Nikon’s Lasermeister SB100 and Lasermeister LM300A.

3D printing 52

3D printing Lead Time Additive manufacturing Automation 52

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. This can lead to excessive manual rework, re-programming, and increased product lead times, it said.

Apparel 119

Apparel Robotics Robotics Aerospace 119

SMMT

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Ellerslie T&C has sourced a new DAF CF 450 tipper grab direct from MV Commercial’s Ready to Go fleet, helping the utilities contractor to avoid lengthy lead times. MV Commercial helped the Glasgow-based firm when it experienced significant problems trying to quickly source a tipper grab to expand its utilities work.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Lead Time 52

Modern Machine Shop

MAY 21, 2024

Monaghan Tooling Group introduces MK Tools’ four-fluted Rambo Speed Drill series of solid-carbide drills, which are said to cut short-chipping material three times faster than traditional solid-carbide tooling. Available in standard sizes from 6 to 20 mm, 4 × D or 6 × D, with through-coolant or non-coolant fed designs.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Sourcing Manufacturing 52