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Overcoming Barriers to Automation Integration in Precision Moldmaking

It’s easy to imagine the advantages automation offers the moldmaking process, but it's challenging to change one’s mindset, develop a plan and invest.

Updated Software: Simulation, Optimization and Postprocessing Capabilities

IMTS 2024: CGTech highlights the latest version of its flagship software, Vericut 9.5, equipped with postprocessing software along with other useful capabilities for moldmakers.

Small-Hole EDM With Automation for Moldmakers

IMTS2024: Belmont Equipment & Technologies offers its SY series high-speed CNC EDM drills for customizable, small-hole drills. These are useful in moldmaking for vent holes and ejector pin hole applications.

Wire-Laser Deposition Meets Automation for Standardized 3D Printing Workcell

Meltio, FANUC and Accufacture introduce Alchemist 1, a preconfigured solution highly applicable to moldmaking that is meant to expand the horizons of metal 3D printing.

Michael Cicco Announced as Second Keynote Speaker for NPE2024

FANUC America president and CEO Michael Cicco presents his show opening keynote, “Unlocking the Potential: Robotics, AI and Automation in the New Tech Era,” at NPE2024.

Combining Innovation and Artistry to Build Complex, Precision, Multi-Cavity Molds

This Florida mold builder is about high-performance, high-precision moldmaking by blending craftsmanship with technology.

Dual Gripper System Reduces Part Loading Time by 40-50%

The United Grinding versaLoad machine loader is designed to deliver maximum machine tending versatility in a compact footprint for high-mix, low-volume workload shops.

Automation Cell Addition Enhances Flexibility of Mold-Applicable Five-Axis

The introduction of the GRC-R12 robot cell for the G150 five-axis machine broadens Grob Systems’ range of automation solutions for creating flexible manufacturing cells.

Robot Calibration App Eases Complex Mold Design, Manufacture Constraints

SprutCAM X Robot programming software, aided by the free Robot Calibration mobile app, has expanded its list of supported robots and mechanisms, to accurately calibrate robot movement and tool operations.

Form Grinder's Advanced Design is Ideal for Mold Base Prep, Inserts

The Okamoto full-function, two-axis, simultaneous CNC form grinder is ideal for surface, slot, step, form and contour grinding, with improved column design and construction, and consistent accuracy.

Midgard Inc. Tackles Tooling Challenges and Automates Production to Keep Molds Running

This Eastern Pennsylvania molder does cavity changes daily, making its in-house toolroom critical to quickly fixing mold problems.

Taking the Pulse of IMTS 2022: Relationships, Next Generation and Machining

Trends and takeaways from IMTS 2022, one of North America’s longest and largest running manufacturing trade shows.

Twin-Turret Multitasking Machine Is Suitable for Superimposed Machining

Operators can use Methods Machine Tools’ Nakamura-Tome SC-100X2’s twin turrets for superimposed machining or twin-spindle machining, achieving high speed and precision with both.

2021 Leadtime Leader Award Winner: Westminster Tool—Perseverance with a Plan

Westminster Tool’s latest commitment to the plan—investment in new technologies, processes and capabilities, workforce development/training and sales & marketing—helped them edge out this year’s competition.

Wire EDM Series Redesigned for Increased Capacity and Throughput

Constructed for ultimate rigidity, the FANUC RoboCut α-CiC machine series from Methods Machine Tools offers users a new table construction, more straightforward auto-wire feeding panel and new upper guide.

Tabletop Industrial Robot Enhances Versatile Processing and Handling

Ten new model variations of the FANUC America LR Mate 200iD/14L robot series offers a 14-kilogram payload and more flexible accommodations for limited workspaces.

Post Processor Optimizes CNC Five-Axis Capabilities

Mastercam’s new post processor unlocks faster and more accurate “art to part” FANUC CNC capabilities.

CNC and Robotics Integration Simplifies Operations

The FANUC Quick and Simple Startup of Robotization (QSSR) feature enables FANUC CNCs to directly program robotos through a G-code format.

FANUC, Rockwell Automation Form Coalition to Close the Manufacturing Skills Gaps

Offered apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing, automation and robotics aim to help companies rapidly upskill current and future workers.

FANUC America Launches CRX Cobot Website

Newly launched e-Learning website educates manufacturers and industry about FANUC’s CRX collaborative robot to get customers and employees up to speed.

AMT Launches Smartforce Career & Education Experience Digital Platform

The re-imagined and rebranded Smartforce Student Summit delivers an engaging, remote experience for college and high school students to better learn about the manufacturing industry.

FANUC, Plus One Robotics Deliver Automation Solutions for E-Commerce Fulfillment

The flexible robotic fulfillment technology incorporates a FANUC robot and Plus One’s AI-powered PickOne perception system to help customers tackle the relentless demands of the logistics environment.

FANUC Named Top Workplace in 2020

FANUC America is now ranked 15 out of 30 companies in the large employer category in Michigan, thanks to several of its 2020 achievements.

FANUC launches new "Take Control" virtual technology event

The event will occur Oct.19-22, 2020 and feature FANUC’s latest automation and robotics technologies.

Expertise in Mold Repair and Revisions Makes Quality Mold Inc. A Valuable, Full-Service Resource

Quality Mold Inc. does everything in house including mold repair and refurbishment. Customers also benefit by a mold warranty, financing and guidance.

Collaborative Robots Set Standards for Ease of Use, Reliability and Safety

FANUC introduces the CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L (long arm version) collaborative robots that set new standards in terms of ease of use, reliability and safety.

Noteworthy News: Growth Spurts

From new facilities dedicated to automation, training and distribution to new hires eager to tackle building relationships through providing excellent customer service, the industry innovators below are growing all across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

FANUC Opens North Campus Robotics and Automation Facility

FANUC America will hold a grand opening celebration at its new 461,000 square-foot North Campus robotics and automation facility in Auburn Hills, MI, on Oct. 22, 2019.

FANUC America to Demonstrate Cobots at Amazon's re:MARS Tech Showcase

FANUC America will demonstrate how to program and use a FANUC CR-7iA collaborative robot at Amazon’s re:MARS Tech Showcase (June 4-7 in Las Vegas, NV).

United Grinding Wins Sales Growth Award

United Grinding North America earned recognition for the growth of its sales of FANUC robotic systems at the 20th annual FANUC ASI meeting.

Mitsui Seiki Celebrates its 90th Anniversary

Mitsui Seiki recently celebrated the 90th anniversary of its founding with a formal dinner, noteworthy speakers and entertainment.

New High-Speed Advanced, Automatic Wire Feed System Improves Threading Capability

The new Fanuc Robocut C800iB-20 wire EDM from Methods Machine Tools offers new features for increased accuracy, efficiency, and throughput.

CNC Machining Cell with Robot Elevates Production and Savings

Cooper Tires speeds tire-mold production with advanced CNC machining and automation technologies.

Three Solutions for Improved CNC Networking

Products to consider for better machine productivity in 2019.

FANUC America Partners with Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars welcome FANUC America Corp. as a proud partner and introduce five fan-friendly robots to the game day experience.

GF Machining Demonstrated the Future of Manufacturing at IMTS

Visitors at the GF Machining Solutions’ IMTS booth saw demonstrations of a range of technologies and machining that address manufacturing challenges.

Software's Intuitive Features Aid CNC Users Programming Code

Using simple-to-understand icons and menus, Marposs Corp.’s Ready2Probe assists users in commands and codes to generate the measurement cycle within seconds based on the machine-tool part program.

Collaboration, Flexibility, Speed and More at IMTS 2018

Attendees walked the miles of aisles to find that IMTS 2018 delivered it all and so much more.

FANUC America to Expand Headquarters

FANUC America plans to expand its headquarters with new facility in Auburn Hills.

Moldmaking on Full Display at NPE2018

Collaboration is the name of the game, as more than 60 North American mold builders showcased their capabilities in shared demonstrations across the show floor.

Hexagon Partners with GF Machining and FANUC America

Hexagon hosts an open house event alongside GF Machining and FANUC America in Huntersville, North Carolina.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Inspection/Measurement

MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including inspection/measurement.

2018 Technology Review and Sourcing Guide: Machining

MoldMaking Technology’s annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide is an accurate, comprehensive, easy-to-read and easy-to-use use guide for researching today’s technology, equipment, products and services. The year’s latest moldmaking product developments within mold engineering/design, build and maintenance/repair are broken down into 10 sections, including machining.

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