Industry 40

Sustainability

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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Automation

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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Industry 40

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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Basics

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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Industry 40

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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Automotive

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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Industry 40

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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Hardware Automation, Software and Services Pave the Way Towards Digitalization

Siemens Industries presents various digitalization platforms like the Sinumerik One digital-native CNC and NX CAM design software for moldmakers at IMTS 2022 to guide users from part concept to machine production.  

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Industry 40

Industry 4.0 Zero-Point Tooling System Provides Operational Security

The MTS 4.0 smart tooling technology from Erowa is a precise interface between machine, workpiece and tool to optimize production processes and make them safer.  

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