By Mike Schorr, general manager, DyeMansion Additive manufacturing (AM) often has been framed as a disruptive force – something poised to replace injection molding, machining or other long-established production methods. But that narrative misses the mark. The real strength of additive manufacturing lies not in its ability to compete, but in its potential to complement … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap: Unlocking the Next Era of Production with Additive Manufacturing
Automation
Robots in the Manufacturing Space: 10 Tried-and-True or New-and-Noteworthy Automatons
By Liz Stevens, writer The robots aren’t coming; they already are here. Automation in the form of robotic arms has been around for decades for factory work, and autonomous mobile robots are becoming widespread in manufacturing. Humanoid robots are the next incarnation of automation and they, too, are touted as helpful additions to the plant floor workforce. A recent … [Read more...] about Robots in the Manufacturing Space: 10 Tried-and-True or New-and-Noteworthy Automatons
The Five-Step Plan to Selecting the Best Automated Ultrasonic Welding Solution
By Kerryn Harrington, global product manager, BransonTM Welding and Assembly at Emerson No matter the industry – automotive, medical, textile, electronics, packaging or others – there are many factors that go into a decision to automate ultrasonic welding operations. Some of these are common issues for virtually all manufacturing or assembly businesses, while others are … [Read more...] about The Five-Step Plan to Selecting the Best Automated Ultrasonic Welding Solution
Automation for In-Mold Labeling and Secondary Processes in Plastics Decorating
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating Automation plays a crucial role in plastics decorating processes, enabling faster production speeds, automating quality inspections and freeing labor resources for higher-value production tasks. To understand the types of automation utilized in plastics decoration processes, as well as the considerations … [Read more...] about Automation for In-Mold Labeling and Secondary Processes in Plastics Decorating
H+M USA Offers Quality Dies and Tooling
Edited by Plastics Decorating staff When hot stamping three-dimensional plastic parts, the die is only a portion of the process. The tooling (jig or support fixture) that supports the part and fixes it in the exact position is just as important to produce outstanding stamping results. H+M USA, a KURZ company, supplies both silicone rubber dies and matching tooling, which … [Read more...] about H+M USA Offers Quality Dies and Tooling