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Injection molding, in principle, is a simple process. It involves designing a mold which contains a cavity in the shape of the product that has been designed.
That product is often produced in plastic, which is initially melted and passed into the mold’s cavity.
Once cooled, the solid-state part is removed from the mold, and there you have it – the plastic part that you had originally designed. [Read more…] about Sositar Mould celebrates 20th year in the injection moulding business
Injection molding is regarded by many as the most important method of manufacturing plastic parts, and it’s the method in which Eco Molding specialises.
And if you are considering using the injection molding technique, you might agree that designing a mold for the part is as important as designing the part itself – if the mold is right, the part will be exactly as intended.
Such is the importance of getting the mold correct that both the part and mold are increasingly designed at the same time once the initial product specifications are decided because the mold designer can help inform the development of the final design. [Read more…] about Eco Molding offers close co-operation for injection molding design and development
Whether you are an independent inventor designing a new product or a multinational company with a global operation, Wayken’s rapid prototyping and manufacturing services can help you reach your goals
Although Wayken specialises in injection moulding and CNC machining, it also offers 3D printing services.
Most manufacturing professionals will probably tell you that if you’re serious about high-quality prototyping and mass manufacturing, you’re probably going to have to involve yourself with injection moulding and CNC machining sooner or later, although 3D printing can be useful in many areas.
Wayken can guide you through the process of using all the current manufacturing technologies. [Read more…] about Wayken rapid prototyping adds 3D printing to injection moulding and CNC machining
Midea, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of household appliances, has launched an ambitious artificial intelligence project through which the company is looking to transform its business.
The company says the “Midea Brain” project will accelerate Midea’s speed of innovation and product and application development in the AI field.
In the last two years, artificial intelligence especially deep learning, has emerged as a major technology trend. [Read more…] about Midea launches deep learning artificial intelligence initiative
Industrial robot maker Kuka is forecasting sales of more than $1.24 billion in China by 2020, which would be more than double the volume of business it currently does in the country.
This is according to a report on the South China Morning Post website, which adds that Kuka is looking to make the most of parent company Midea’s China connections.
Kuka reported global sales of $4.3 billion worldwide for 2017, and currently does approximately $558 million worth of business in mainland China now. [Read more…] about Kuka expects to double its business to more than $1 billion through Midea’s China connections
The Chinese government has unveiled plans to build a massive technology park through which the country’s leaders probably want to see the development of world-leading robotics and artificial intelligence technologies of the future.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is demanding that scientists and other boffins in the world’s most populous nation achieve a “major breakthrough” in AI technology by 2025.
Jinping says he dreams of China becoming a global leader in advanced technologies and has ordered his politburo to prioritise computing and the industrial sector. [Read more…] about China accelerating toward robot-dominated future with $2.1 artificial intelligence technology park idea
Mitsubishi Electric, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial robots, is preparing to launch collaborative robots.
The company admits it is a late arrival in the collaborative robotics market in comments to Nikkei.
Mitsubishi Electric “has come to collaborative robotics later than others, we intend to make ease of use our selling point”, Nikkei quotes a spokesperson as saying. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric to launch collaborative robots
A Chinese startup company called Megvii has developed an industrial robot for Foxconn to use in its smartphone manufacturing operations.
Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision, is the main supplier to Apple, making iPhones and iPads for the tech giant.
Foxconn is also said to be the world’s largest contract manufacturer, employing a massive 1.3 million people and generating revenues in excess of $136 billion a year. [Read more…] about Chinese startup develops industrial robot for Foxconn for smartphone manufacturing
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has launched the new M80W computer numerical controller, the latest in its industry-proven M8 Series computer numerical controllers.
The M80W features a touch-screen Windows-based display that is separate from the control unit, which the company says provides “expandability and flexibility”.
The M80W includes two expansion slots for 32GB SD cards, and incorporates the latest operating system and slim personal computer. This allows original equipment manufacturers and end users to add up to 64GB more memory for “even greater flexibility”, says the company. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi launches new computer numerical controller
Locus Robotics has reached a deal with Supply Chain Services on the sales and marketing of its warehouse automation systems.
The “channel partnership” will see Supply Chain Services make Locus Robotics’ autonomous mobile robots available to Supply Chain Services’ network of more than 2,000 warehouse and distribution customers around the US.
The two companies will showcase the technologies in a joint exhibit at MinnPack, November 8-9, 2017 in Minneapolis. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics partners with Supply Chain Services on warehouse automation technologies
