Industry 40
MMT Chats: Applying Bench Lessons to the Business of Moldmaking
For this MMT Chat, my guest is Mark Gauvain, one of MMT’s newer Editorial Advisory Board members who has plenty to share as he recently made the move from working for some big manufacturers to working for himself as a consultant to moldmakers and molders on procurement and technology investment strategies.
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VIDEO: Applying Industry 4.0 to Cutting Tool Solutions
Craig Schepers, Regional Sales Manager for Haimer, shares tips with MoldMaking Technology’s Editorial Director Christina Fuges, on how the company applies Industry 4.0 to its cutting tool solutions. They also discuss how to adapt to customer needs in a post-COVID world.
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Thermal Management, Modular Mold Systems, IoT Connectivity Demonstrated at K Show
Three new platforms displayed by DME target reduced energy consumption, costs through boosted productivity and are more sustainable for part and mold designers, molder and toolmakers.
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CNC Automation Applications Integrate AGVs, AMRs for Intelligent Control in the Mold Shop
Automated guided vehicles (AGV) or autonomous mobile robots (AMR) incorporating Fastems’ manufacturing management software enables timely, safe and economical transfers of project items.
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Digital Shopfloor Solution Monitors, Prioritizes Production Site Data
Heidenhain’s new PlantMonitor enhances digital manufacturing for mold builders by connecting multiple StateMonitors for transparent and simultaneous production data monitoring and analyzing.
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MMT Ask the Expert: Hot Runner Benefits and the Fundamentals of Maintenance and Refurbishment
In this next portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Derrick Hennebicque answers some FAQs about the advantages of hot runner systems and refurbishment strategies. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
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How to Use Automation to Minimize Mistakes and Speed Mold Build Process
A guide to capturing and reusing company knowledge and experience with software automation.
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Advanced Human Machine Interface Improves Hot Runner Control, Flexibility
FLEXflow hot runner technology from Oerlikon HRSflow has been thoroughly revised with new updates to the HMI 4.0 and access authorizations.
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Siemens, Nissan, collaborate to digitalize crossover electric vehicle production line
Cooperation draws on Siemens’ portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware, software and digital services — the open digital business platform Siemens Xcelerator — for the Nissan Ariya.
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Integrated Manufacturing System Showcases Smart Automation for Mold Builders
Whether mold builders are sourcing their cutting tools from an external manufacturer or looking to bring this function in-house, ANCA’s AIMS system offers a flexible, scalable ecosystem for factory connectivity.
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