Automation
Special Report: Advanced Technologies Driving U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance
• SME’s Manufacturing Engineering Media releases its annual trends report • Advanced manufacturing software, automation, multifunction machines and 3-D printing creating new industry of the future • Developing a highly skilled workforce is critical to sustaining momentum in the U.S. manufacturing sector
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Building a Mold in Fewer Setups
Current machine tool technology can reduce complex elements of moldmaking while increasing mold quality and accuracy.
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Another Option for Moldmaking Automation
While attending Euromold in Germany early this month with a MoldMaking Technology editorial advisory board member by my side, we visited a company showing a machine ideal for some moldmaking automation.
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Smart Machining
Among the highlights of Okuma’s recent Technology Showcase event were productivity-enhancing “apps” for the company’s open-architecture CNC; a tool monitoring and adaptive control system; and an auto-tuning system that eases error compensation on five-axis machine tools.
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Tech Event Highlights “Smart” Machining Technology
Among the highlights of Okuma’s recent Technology Showcase event were productivity-enhancing “apps” for the company’s open-architecture CNC; a tool monitoring and adaptive control system; and an auto-tuning system that eases error compensation on five-axis machine tools.
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Implementing Automation
The first two shops I’ve visited as an editor for MoldMaking Technology have made major strides in implementing automation. They’ve also expanded their range of capabilities to cover more than just tooling.
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Moldmaker Service Soars with Permanent Automation Cell on Site
“We are quite busy with the cell, which supports the cost to purchase all of that automation as well as the decision to have the dedicated cell—including the machine— onsite, available for customers.”
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10 Considerations for Choosing a Robot
Knowing what to look for is essential when comparing and evaluating robots from different manufacturers.
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Work Smart and Hard
Mike Rowe is at it again ... in a good way! He continues to campaign for our next generation of skilled workers and this time he shares his take on this old poster that reflected the country's mindset about work.
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