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Upgraded press line cuts auto parts maker’s cycle time in half
PVI Esskå in Landeryd, Sweden, manufactures chassis and body parts for trucks and uses hydraulic presses supplied and installed by AP&T. In summer 2022, AP&T upgraded and future-proofed one of the company's press lines by rebuilding the control systems and installing new automation equipment. The investment reduced the line's cycle times by about 50% and increased production capacity by about 500 hours a year.
Zoller hosts open house to accelerate success
"Accelerate Success" was the theme of this year's Zoller Open House & Technology Days, which took place May 9-11 at Zoller Inc.'s headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Presented here are highlights from the May 10 agenda.
Ceratizit executive selected to speak at Siemens Realize Live
Ceratizit's executive director of technology and solutions, Mark Blosser, will bring future-oriented manufacturing solutions to Siemens Realize Live.
Sandvik Coromant specialist honored for volunteer efforts
An application specialist at Sandvik Coromant was honored for his years of volunteer efforts with the organization at its Shoptalk event.
Helicopter rotor blade restraint part built with 3D printing
Aerospace and defense giant Leonardo — tasked by the Ministry of Defense to provide AgustaWestland AW101s for the British Royal Navy — found that its pre-existing main rotor blade restraint cradles were not living up to its standards. Additive manufacturing may have provided a solution.
Mazak showcases Ez productivity at Canadian trade show
The Kentucky-built Mazak Ez series comes to Canada for the Western Manufacturing Technology Show in Edmonton from May 30 to June 1.
Renishaw to showcase factory-of-the-future technologies
Renishaw heads to Eastec to demonstrate its latest smart manufacturing innovation designed to optimize shop floor processes.nn
GF Machining Solutions relocates parts warehouse
GF Machining Solutions has moved its North American parts warehouse operations to an airport-adjacent location in Indianapolis, Indiana, to enhance responsiveness to customers and more quickly deliver parts orders.
Mazak’s Dan Janka elected chairman of AMT
Mazak President Dan Janka has been named chairman of the board of The Association of Manufacturing Technology for the second time. He previously served as chairman in 2010.
Robots vs. CNC for automated metal additive manufacturing
In metal additive manufacturing, post-processing of parts introduces time and financial constraints to the overall cost per part that can negate the benefits of AM altogether. How can you transition to automated support removal (and finishing) solutions, and what are the advantages of CNC systems?
Optimize machining time with a tapping arm outside your CNC
CNC time is expensive, and engineers always look to decrease machining time to improve productivity. Today's operations managers need more skilled help and are strategizing to reduce cycle time, automate more processes and be more productive.
