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| November 10, 2010 - Volume:00 Issue:00 |
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Friends or Foes: Additive and Traditional Manufacturing Like any modern technology, additive manufacturing (AM) made a big splash when it first came to fruition but was quickly met with skepticism. AM can often be misrepresented as a start-up type of technology set out to dominate traditional manufacturing.
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Automated CT Inspection Dramatically Cut Production Time for German Manufacturer CT Inspection has been used by many major automotive and aerospace manufacturers for non-destructive testing of critical metal parts. Recently, a German manufacturer switched to this process and shaved 30% plus off its production time for tooling springs. Kamil David Szepansk, Head of Technological Development and Product Development at F. & G. Hachtel GmbH & Co., details the benefits. Full Article
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Cobots vs Robots: The Ultimate Showdown Welcome to the ultimate showdown between cobots and robots. For decades, conventional industrial robots have ruled the manufacturing space. More recently, collaborative robots stepped into the ring as a worthy challenger. They might look similar to some conventional industrial robots, but they are lighter and easier to use, and manufacturers have started adopting cobots at an impressive rate. So, which is better? Robots or cobots? Robotiq's Alex Hill referees the contest. Full Article
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Siemens, DMG MORI, Walter and TRAK Machine Tools Collaborate on Next-Generation EV Component Full News Item
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| Xaba's AI Controller Improves Robot's Accuracy and Consistency by More than 10x Full News Item
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U.S. Navy's Triton Unmanned Aircraft to Provide Unprecedented Maritime Surveillance (Watch Video) Northrop Grumman delivers 4th Triton ahead of schedule. Full News Item
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| Rent a Machine Tool for Just Over $6/Hour Full News Item
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TurboBlast Air Gun Perfect for Heavy-Duty Jobs Requiring Powerful Blowoff (Watch Video) View This Product
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| New Bending Machine Designed to Handle Heavy, Oversized Parts (Watch Video) View This Product
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AL-3D 200 Metal Printer Offers Safe 3D Printing Without Direct Powder Contact (Watch Video) View This Product
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| State-of-the-Art EZ Bend Cobot Arm Revolutionizes Your Press Brake Operation View This Product
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Fiber Laser Cutter and 22 Ton Punch Press in One Machine (Watch Video) View This Product
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| Unique Coating System Ideal for Auto Parts, Medical Devices and Industrial Tooling (Watch Video) View This Product
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RMT's Electric Press Brake Requires Nearly 70% Less Energy (Watch Video) View This Product
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