Processing & Handling - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Kitting Improves Productivity and Reduces Labor Costs
Logistics kitting organizes and even assembles parts used in the manufacturing of a product so they can be delivered to the point of use, saving time on the line. It is often the best example of Lean Manufacturing in practice, eliminating wasted time in production.
Glass Enterprise Edition V2 in the Factory
Hodei’s telepresence capabilities leveraging Glass, and by providing access to all the necessary troubleshooting materials on a wearable device, H.B. Fuller employees and customers are able to resolve advanced manufacturing issues in real time.
Workforce Augmented Reality
Thanks to AR, every worker, regardless of language, physical capacity, or pure variability, has the ability to efficiently make the right decision over and over again.
Sensors Expo & Conference Reveals "Best of Sensors" 2019 Award Winners
Created to spotlight the advances in both innovations and real-world applications of sensors, the prestigious awards were presented by Event Director, Cal Groton, during Sensors Expo & Conference 2019 held this week in San Jose, California.
Energy Efficiency Trends for Warehouses
Warehouses are vitally important links in our supply chains and distribution networks — but they could always be more energy-efficient. Here's a look at some of the trends helping warehousing companies save money and reduce their environmental footprints at the same time.
Post-processing — Enabling Additive Manufacturing
In this article, Joseph Crabtree, CEO at Additive Manufacturing Technologies Ltd considers the importance of post-processing in the entire production process chain and highlights an emerging solution.
How Modern E-commerce is Changing Manufacturing and Supply
E-commerce has expanded the way manufacturing companies make sales. What used to be the process of supplying products to stores and then customers are now combined with business to business. It has become more popular to include B2B sales.
Processing & Handling - Featured Stories
Okuma Corporation Completes New Dream Site 3 Smart Factory
DS3 is a self-contained start-to-finish production facility for vertical and horizontal machining centers and double-column machining centers. This is the third smart factory investment by Okuma.
Boston Dynamics Handle Robot Reimagined for Logistics
The boxes used in the video weigh about 5 Kg (11 lbs), but the robot is designed to handle boxes up to (15 Kg) (33 lb). This version of Handle works with pallets that are 1.2 m deep and 1.7 m tall (48 inches deep and 68 inches tall).
HelMo mobile robot system brings flexibility to the connector assembly line
HelMo is capable of navigating with complete autonomy by permanently monitoring its environment with three integrated laser scanners and can perform its tasks either fully automatically or in collaboration with humans.
Processing & Handling - News Headlines
Allied Machine Features Newest IC Drill, 4TEX, at WESTEC 2019
4TEX outperforms others in drilling high-temperature alloys and stainless steels.
Dual Point Mini Cooler for Cooling Small Parts and Tools
EXAIR's new Mini Cooler with Dual Point Hose Kit provides a stream of 20°F (-7°C) cold air to prevent heat buildup, reduce downtime and increase productivity. It is effective on small machining operations to eliminate burning, melting and heat related breakage.
Fastems Introduces New Automated Robotized Cells, Manufacturing Management Software at EMO 2019 - Hall 9 Stand E50
In addition to relaying their entire scope of automation solutions, the company is highlighting its most recent introductions, including new services and a new version of the simulation software for Robotized Finishing Cells (RFC) called FastSimu; its latest version of its Manufacturing Management Software - MMS Version 7; and the RoboCell ONE.
Processing & Handling - Featured Product
Russell Finex - Reclaiming and recycling additive manufacturing powders
Russell Finex - Reclaiming and recycling additive manufacturing powders
The Russell AMPro Sieve Station™ guarantees the quality of your additive manufacturing (AM) powder, and has been designed to provide optimum sieving efficiency, ensuring your powder is ready for use or reuse as and when you require it. With a simple one-button operation and mobile design, this automated check screener ensures your powder at every stage of the process is qualified for use quickly and safely. The flexibility of the Russell AMPro Sieve Station™ means you can use the system for numerous powder handling tasks - being a modular design ensures the machine can be configured to meet your exact requirements.
Processing & Handling - Featured Company
EXAIR Corporation
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