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Technology Tuesday: EMO Wrap Up on EDM, Automation and Industry 4.0

EMO Hannover 2017 was a showcase for EDM developments, automation solutions and software for data-driven manufacturing.  EDM technology is evolving through new machine designs, thermal stability, powerful generators, parts handling robots, linear handling systems and software solutions for future Industry 4.0 infrastructures.

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International Perspective: Tooling Systems Squeeze More Production out of Each Mold

Multi-component tooling systems squeeze more production out of each mold.

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Using Automated Technology to Fill the Skills Gap

Process automation is one of the fastest-growing strategies for overcoming capacity constraints in a mold shop.

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Machining

Moldmakers Share Benefits of Makino Die/Mold Expo

Three mold manufacturers share their takeaways from the recent Makino Die/Mold Expo.

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Automation

Cobot in Action

The Motoman HC10 is the first collaborative robot to be introduced by Yaskawa outside Japan. HC stands for “Human Collaborative”. The prototype, with a range of 1.2 m and handling weight of 10 kg, is planned to be certified according to technical specification ISO TS15066.

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Automation

The True Cost of Cobots

Defining expectations and determining the ROI of collaborative robots help guide sound investment choices.

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Automation

Technology Showcase: Heading to Westec?

If you’re planning to head west to attend Westec, billed as “the West Coast’s Leading Manufacturing Event,” today’s blog is a slideshow preview of products you can expect to see there.

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Industry 40

Invest Now in Die/Mold Automation to Meet Growing Customer Demand

In today’s highly competitive global marketplace, there are two types of mold shop owners, (1) those who invest in new technology and automation to create innovative ways to meet customer demands for shorter lead times, more complex designs and tighter tolerances and (2) those show don’t invest and quickly fall behind other North American shops and low-cost, offshore manufacturers. Here is a case study from Makino about one mold builder who fits nicely into type number one.

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Automation

Lights, Smart Phone, RECRUIT!

Elena Valentine, CEO of Chicago-based Skill Scout Inc., an experiential hiring firm, gives manufacturers some valuable tips about how to attract and hire the next generation workforce.

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