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Robotics Factory adds five startups to its residency pilot cohort

Robotics Business Review

The Robotics Factory is dedicated to creating, accelerating, and scaling Pittsburgh-area startups. Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has accepted five companies to its Scale Residency program. ESTAT Actuation, KEF Robotics, Thiopoly, Thorne Baby, and Piximo make up the organization ‘s first residency cohort.

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Additive manufacturing: trends and opportunities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Automotive businesses have adopted AM for rapid prototyping and parts manufacturing, expediting the design process. Supporting stronger supply chains In the past few years, the growth of AM has accelerated even further, catalysed by disruptions caused by COVID-19 which exposed vulnerabilities in conventional supply chains.

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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. Today molders, moldmakers and OEMs alike are turning to this layer-by-layer production technology to save time, serve new markets and even fill supply chain gaps.

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Manufacturing In the Middle: Growth, Opportunity and New Challenges

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Large, advanced plants are using a plethora of advanced manufacturing processes, robots and data as a core part of their operations. Supply chain relationships. Supply chain: The overall management and utilization of the supply chain increasingly become essential, and a competitive advantage for manufacturers.

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Make on-demand manufacturing easier and faster with RapidDirect

MEM

This may apply to clients who require bridging tooling while ramping up to high-volume production, who have experienced supply chain disruptions or whose demand for new or existing products is erratic or unexpected. How Does RapidDirect Affect Supply Chain? This is the best supply chain of the twenty-first century.

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Trends Shaping the Future of Moldmaking

Modern Machine Shop

The Automation Job Manager feature simplifies setup without robot programming. This shift is driven by concerns over supply chain resilience and a desire for greater control over quality and lead times. “They not only program the EDM, they program the robot and the CMM — it’s the whole cell.”

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Mr. Gautam K. Ahuja, CEO & MD of Guhring (India) Private Limited, discusses Guhring’s technological advancements and leading role in innovation.

Dinesh Mishra

Automation and Robotics: There’s a significant shift towards automation in manufacturing processes. Machine tools are increasingly integrated with robotics and AI-driven systems to enhance productivity, reduce errors, and enable continuous operation. Training programs and certifications are becoming crucial in the industry.