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In what is reportedly one of its largest single orders to date, Stratasys, has announced that Latvia-based specialist aerospace additive manufacturing service provider, AM Craft, has purchased four large-scale production-grade Stratasys F900 3D Printers to provide certifiable 3D printed parts for a much wider range of aircraft interior applications. This includes everything from aircraft seating, paneling and ducting, as well…
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Key players in the short-distance movement of goods under roof, out in the yard, on jobsites and for customer deliveries, lift trucks play a leading role in the modern supply chain. Ranging from basic models meant to handle small loads and guided by humans to large models that offer an array of advanced features, forms and functions, today’s lift trucks…
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While certain features on lift trucks come and go, three constants remain: safety, ergonomics and maintenance. Ultimately, that trio is all about reducing wear and tear on lift truck operators and the equipment itself. All three are focused on making both trucks and their operators highly valued productivity resources in the plant and warehouse. This brings up an interesting question:…
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The COVID-19 outbreak has brought new realities to light that, just a few months ago, seemed unimaginable. Stay-at-home orders are keeping many people close to home. And social distancing – along with frequent cleaning of technology devices, hands, and surfaces – is widely accepted as the new norm. That doesn’t mean that adopting these new precautionary measures has been easy,…
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Rex Brown is a fast-growing, e-commerce expert in sourcing, branding and distribution. The company currently processes 2.5 million orders per year for customers ranging from major household name brand Unilever to small and medium-sized enterprise brands. After deploying a fleet of modular sortation robots, the company will have the capacity to process more than 10 million orders each year. Rex…
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The ExOne Company reports that the nickel-based alloy Inconel 718 has been certified as Third-Party Qualified, the company’s highest designation of material readiness for its metal 3D printers. Frequently used in the aerospace, energy and automotive industries, Inconel 718 is known for high strength and hardness, with strong resistance to corrosion, chemicals and extreme temperatures ranging from sub-zero to 1300°F.…
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TDK Corporation is partnering with Origin, a company dedicated to additive mass manufacturing. Origin creates 3D printers that can print a wide variety of products with performance characteristics and tailored to mass manufacturing. “We think of Origin like the Apple of 3D printers; they own the platform, which is the 3D printer but their end customers choose which app to…
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GreyOrange, a global software and mobile robotics provider that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize fulfillment operations, announced that one of its autonomous mobile robots, Ranger GTP, is the first Automated Mobile Platforms (AMP) robot of its kind to be UL Certified to UL 3100, Second Edition for use in commercial and industrial environments. Ranger GTP is a…
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Kathy Walker, founder and director of eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI), discusses the origins of the program, experiences of students and their employers (including AutoGuide) and the workforce landscape pre- and post-Covid. Walker outlines plans to replicate eKAMI's model and offers lessons for other employers and communities striving to optimize their workforces. “Employers are calling left and right,” Walker says,…
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Waypoint Robotics and AHS (Advanced Handling Systems) LLC, announce a new systems integrator partnership. As a select Waypoint Certified Systems Integrator, AHS will be able to offer Waypoint’s full fleet of industrial-strength, omnidirectional AMRs to its valued customer base as part of a fully integrated automated material handling solution. AHS combines the power of creative design with a strategic selection…
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In July, on-demand manufacturing service provider Fictiv released its 2020 State of Manufacturing Report, revealing the extent of COVID 19's impact on the industry. According to Fictiv's data: eighty nine percent (89%) report a direct business impact because of COVID-19 including lower sales, increased costs of materials and production, and canceled or delayed product launches; only 17% gave top marks…
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Each year, approximately 1 in 10 forklifts is involved in an accident in the U.S., leading to serious injuries and deaths. Safety requires constant focus and attention from lift truck operators, as they are expected to perform in rapid-pace environments with new advanced technologies like robotics, power sources, telemetry and more. Read this white paper to learn how these technologies,…
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CADENAS GmbH, a software specialist for digital CAD product catalogs, now provides planning data for automation and switching technology products from Siemens via its platform for 3D CAD models. Users of Siemens PLM solutions will now have direct access to digital Siemens components such as switches, controls, relays etc., which are available within Siemens NX, Solid Edge, Teamcenter as well…
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3DOptimizer is a new software tool for developing 3D printing settings. It is made to help battle a major issue with failed prints and bad results from 3D printers—wrong printing settings, the manufacturer FabControl SIA says. 3DOptimizer works with most FFF/FDM 3D printers that support gcode, including customized and self-built machines. It is available as an online service here. There’s…
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A year that brought with it a whirlwind of uncertainty has also put a bigger spotlight on the use of automation in warehouses and DCs worldwide. Whether they’re adapting to new social distancing rules, under pressure to distribute a higher volume of essential goods, or trying to add more remote work capabilities, companies are leaning on technology and automation to…
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