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For many people printer ink isn’t something they spend a lot of time thinking about. People tend to purchase ink in the same brand as their printer and don’t consider whether there are any other options out there.
In fact, there are many things to think about when it comes to printer ink, and some of them can save you quite a lot of money! [Read more…] about What You Should Know About Printer Ink Cartridges
Every vehicle operator would prefer an undercarriage to last forever, but it is impossible.
Wear may not be prevented.
However, with a reasonable approach to maintenance, your costs will be minimized. Here are a few tips to help prolong the lifespan of your auto parts.
Sooner or later, your undercarriage will need to be replaced. For such cases, the Komatsu parts catalog on epcatalogs.com is helpful. Bear in mind that replacement can be costly. [Read more…] about Maintenance Tips for Komatsu Undercarriage
by Mai Tao
Breakthrough could mean parts for discontinued models become more widely available for customers
Nissan has developed a new way to use robots to make car parts out of sheet steel, a breakthrough that could make replacement parts for discontinued models more widely available for customers.
Nissan hopes to commercialize the proprietary technique, known as dual-sided dieless forming. The technique involves two synchronized robots working from opposite sides of a steel sheet, using diamond-coated tools to gradually shape the steel.
Thanks to its flexible production, short lead times and minimal upfront costs, the new technique could make it commercially viable to produce and sell a wide variety of after-service and replacement parts in small volumes for cars that Nissan no longer makes. [Read more…] about Nissan teaches robots to make replacement parts for old cars
by Anna
The “NextGenAM” project, what began as a vision in May 2017, has now reached a successful conclusion.
The aim was to develop a digitalised next-generation manufacturing line to produce aluminium components for the automotive and aerospace sectors significantly more cost-effectively than is currently possible.
The successful outcome was that, in terms of the overall production process, manufacturing costs could be reduced by up to 50 percent compared with existing 3D printing systems.
[Read more…] about NextGenAM 3D printing pilot successfully completedRobotics and Automation News was established in May, 2015, and is now one of the most widely-read websites in its category.
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