Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.30
September 16, 2020
…answer, but for one of Northern Europe’s leading retailers, it is “a world-class facility that we use as a precision tool for inventory management to deliver the correct items to our stores, when they need them,” Eriksson says. “And, we have the warehouse capacity we need for the foreseeable future. We no longer talk about the limitations of our supply chain, just about how well everything runs.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.74
September 15, 2020
…meter with metering extruder technology (MXT), which offers speed, precision and control over materials deposition when dealing with large-scale parts. The BigRep PRO’s print bed is outfitted with sensors and hardware to allow for semiautomatic print bed leveling—another way the printer ensures repeatable, high-quality parts. One more differentiator is the integration of a state-of-the-art Bosch computer-numerically controlled motion-control system, designed to deliver maximum responsiveness and accuracy along with closed-loop controls. Untethered from the volume constraints of a traditional build plate, large-scale AM gives engineers the freedom to orient parts in a way that makes the most sense, whether it’s to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.93
September 03, 2020
…footprint in additive manufacturing,” says Marc Riquelme, president of Signicast. The partnership between Signicast and DDM highlights advancements in precision casting technologies and opens up new design opportunities. Signicast expects to transition this technology for full-scale production runs in addition to prototyping. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
September 03, 2020
…technology and process that enables the manufacture of complex, high-precision mechanical parts at much faster speeds and much less cost versus traditional solutions, according to Fictiv. The data produced from Fictiv’s digital thread helps drive automation through the Fictiv DME to speed up production and prevent errors. For example, every part produced through the Fictiv DME receives a minimum of five dimensional inspections, with the resulting data captured digitally for fast and simple validation by Fictiv teams and customers. “Historically, companies were working in the dark, relying on paper-based workflows, including phone calls late at night, file transfers, emails, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.65
August 20, 2020
…a new level of performance to the warehouse floor. By collaborating with Geek+, Kӧrber provides the flexibility, adaptability and precision businesses need to conquer supply chain complexity today and beyond.” “With the right technologies and partner, businesses can turn today’s supply chain complexities into a strategic differentiator with robotics,” said John Santagate, vice president of robotics at Kӧrber Supply Chain – Software. “Be it the rise in consumer expectations, increasing product counts, supply network complexity, or growing distribution channels, Kӧrber’s relationship with Geek+ empowers businesses to effectively integrate mobile robotics into their operation in the effort to revolutionize workflows across…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.39
July 14, 2020
…worldwide. The software is popularly used in companies requiring precision machining, such as shops in the automotive and aerospace industries. TITANS of CNC Aerospace Academy is a project-based platform teaching high-level manufacturers the skills necessary to produce complex aerospace parts using the most difficult materials. TITANS of CNC, Inc. CEO Titan Gilroy and his team have worked to create the Aerospace Academy as a platform to highlight aerospace machining and processes, that gives users an inside look at the entire process of manufacturing complex, hard-to-machine parts, that are realistic to the industry. Mastercam is featured throughout the platform and content…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.82
July 10, 2020
…just 3D printed it on the [Zortrax] Inkspire”, said Błaszczak. The Inkspire printer is described as capable of surgical precision—50x50 microns with minimal layer height of only 25 microns. “The black resin, when applied in relatively thin parts, exhibits limited light-transmitting properties. Basically, the part designed and 3D printed to mimic the geometry of the original Ferrari cover looked the same when the diodes on the wheel were lighting up,” wrote Zortrax in a blog post about the project. Zortrax Inspire printer prints in resin.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.79
July 07, 2020
…capabilities of Jabil through a single digital thread. Beyond the 3D printing of parts, Jabil can now leverage Fictiv’s precision service model to offer volume manufacturing, data, packaging and on-time fulfillment to end customers with less risk. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.98
June 29, 2020
…height of less than 2 cm measured with a precision of 0.025 mm for each layer height. “Before we started using 3D printers, we cut out the elements of our costumes of foam or formed them from thermoplastic materials. Sometimes we still use such solutions. You don't need a 3D printer to create fancy costumes. You can play and design without this technology,” Zimmermann says. “However, if amateur creation of artifacts and costumes becomes treated as a business, you will need to use the right equipment. With tight deadlines and demanding customers, an accurate and precise printer, such as Zortrax…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.60
June 24, 2020
…it beyond anyone’s expectations. “They rapidly transitioned from producing precision parts to producing medical face shields. When the shortage of quality shields was noted, within days they were producing PPE to be used by our region’s front line EMS and Healthcare workers.” Highlands Appalachian Regional Healthcare Medical Center in Prestonburg was one of the first recipients. Tim Hatfield, Community Chief Executive Officer: “ARH is proud to have a community partner like eKAMI to support our system. Over the past several weeks, eKAMI has worked to produce 1,750 face shields for our front-line staff. We are truly blessed with Kathy Walker,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.93
June 02, 2020
…watt or 4x1,000 watt, optional Wave length: 1,070 nm Precision Optics: F-theta-lens Scan Speed during build process: up to 7.0 m/s (23 ft./sec) Process Gas Cooling: additional gas cooling unit (optional) Dimensions of complete system: (W x D x H): 193 x 83 x 122 in Compatible with legacy EOS M 400 Series process parameter sets Powder handling option for manual or semi-automatic operation Open software for process optimization with high power laser “The AMCM M 4K is a wholly new offering that we have been perfecting for two years. What customers can appreciate is that its underpinnings are that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.38
May 19, 2020
…streamlined operating model. “Jeff’s financial and operational discipline and precision is a core reason we chose him for this role,” says Charles (Chip) McClure, chairman of the Board of Directors. “He has shown that he knows how to organize and focus a business portfolio and streamline an operating model to deliver differentiated solutions to markets.” Prior to MTS, Graves was CEO of C&D Technologies, a global provider of energy storage products for seven years, and served as CEO of KEMET Electronics, a manufacturer of high-performance capacitor solutions, for three years. He currently serves on the board of directors of Hexcel,…
