Automation
Putting Design in the Driver’s Seat
Being an engineering-driven mold manufacturer has dramatically impacted this shop’s efforts to automate processes, develop its workforce and expand into new types of business.
Read More
Considerations for Assessing Robotics Requirements
Knowledge of part de-molding, end-of-arm tooling construction, part defects caused by the mold-robot interface and available automation options is key for suppliers looking to add greater value.
Watch
Rethink Moldmaking with Digital Tool Knowledge
Connecting digitized tool data with CAD/CAM, presetting, production and automated inventory control offers real-world productivity gains.
Read More
Bringing Plastics to Life, Capabilities and Automation
This mold manufacturer invested in nontraditional video to market its story. Unlike common interview-style company videos, these videos showcase the shop in a real-world format while also highlighting how its employees are the essential ingredient to success.
Read More
“Smart” Technology Boosts EDM Efficiency, Quality
Three EDM innovations showcased at GF Machining Solutions’ recent “Solutions Days” open house have one thing in common: they automatically adjust generator settings according cutting conditions, operator preference or both.
Read More
All About the People
The right skillsets have been essential not only to this company’s core mold manufacturing business, but also its diversification into completely new sectors, such as industrial automation.
Read More
Smart Tooling
Combining cavity sensors with hot runner valve gate control yields new applications and greater process gains.
Read More
Adding Value with Robotics
A robot may not directly make the final part, but it can add value to the overall process, if its use is properly planned and executed.
Read More
"Smart" Technology
Although knowledge and expertise is just as important as ever, technology continues to advance toward almost thinking on its own.
Read MoreThe Data-Driven Operation
Manufacturing is a team effort involving suppliers, tool shops and customers throughout the world collaborating and sharing project data.
Read More
