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Robotic Destacking and Press Tending a Huge Time and Labor Saver

March 23, 2022

View this email online. Technologies | News | Articles | Infocenter | Newsletters | Events | About Us | Suppliers | Advertise March 23, 2022 Technology Focus: Robotics/Automation MetalForming brings you the March installment of our monthly Technology Focus newsletter, this month highlighting Robotics/Automation. Robotic Destacking and Press Tending a Huge Time and Labor Saver …for Sukup Manufacturing, an Iowa-based agricultural supplier that adds automation to free shop-floor personnel for other duties. Sponsored Switch to better End-Of-Arm Tooling Transporter® Switch Series (TPS) Magnets are ideal for use where vacuum cups and grippers are used for lifting and moving steel sheets, blanks, parts, and assemblies in automated press-to-press transfer or robotic "pick and place" applications. They are perfect for clean room environments. NO dirty air exhausted to the atmosphere. Best January Ever for Manufacturing Technology Orders Manufacturing technology orders totaled $436.6 million in January 2022, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology, decreasing nearly 27 percent from December 2021 but representing the best January total on record. The total represents a 33-percent gain year over year. LAST CHANCE: Stamping and Lubrication Technology Conference, March 29-30 in Cincinnati, OH Set for March 29-30 in Cincinnati, OH, PMA and MetalForming magazine’s popular stamping and lubrication conference dives deep into what metal formers need to know to productively stamp quality parts. Sponsored Looking to Diversify into New Areas of Stamping, Such as EV Parts, High-Speed Stamping, or Forging? Stamtec builds presses specifically for these market segments, as well as traditional markets for stamping presses:     • Mechanical and servo presses from 35 tons to 3,300 tons.     • Built by our own employees in our own factories     • 72,000 sq. ft. facility in Manchester, TN (near Nashville)     • Complete press-line integration and project management     • Competitive pricing, quick delivery with over 60 machines in stock. Contact us today at 931-393-5050, stamtecpresses@stamtec.com, or visit www.stamtec.com. Optimized and Then Some—Part-Transfer Success at BAE Industries Melodious motion, combined with the advantages of front-and-back systems and the adaptability of universal tooling, allows for optimal transfer system performance. Automotive-Focused Great Designs in Steel Set for May in Detroit Great Designs in Steel is set to return to a live format, May 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. From the American Iron and Steel Institute, GDIS celebrates its 20th year in 2022 as the signature North American event where automotive engineering, design, technology and academic leaders provide insight on the latest trends and material applications on new cars and trucks. Sponsored 2022 AMUG Conference – Join Us The AMUG Conference brings a unique experience to additive manufacturing where attendees are eager to share insights. Designed to facilitate information exchange between AM users, the conference brings together individuals of all experience levels. Register now and save $400. Chicago, Illinois, April 3-7, 2022. New Controls + Sensors = Pressroom Profitability For stampers dealing with the effects of the skilled-labor shortage, including brain drain and lost shop-floor productivity, advances in press controls and the expanded use of sensors promise to multiply the capabilities of staff already on the floor. In addition, the advances described here promise to extend the careers of older team members and help attract new hires. FABTECH Mexico in Monterrey May 3-5 Make plans for FABTECH Mexico, in Monterrey, May 3-5. The event delivers more than 500 exhibitors presenting the latest in technology and solutions to more than 8000 attendees from Mexico and Latin America. Hot Off the Press Special Springs Debuts 2022 Nitrogen Catalog John Lynch Joins Saf-T-Gard as Senior Director of Business Development Aida Servo-Press Duo Helps to Reduce Scrap, Increase Die Life at Small Parts, Inc. Okay Industries Promotes Mario Chaves, Jr. to Engineering Manager Automation Alley Preparing to Host its Integr8 2022 Industry 4.0 Conference From the March Issue of MetalForming Building Momentum, Strengthening the Metal Forming Community PMA’s 2022 Board of Directors chair Doug Johnson seeks to generate momentum for the association and the industry, to enlarge the community and provide strength in numbers. A larger metal forming community pays off in many ways, including fortifying our lobbying influence in Washington, D.C., and helping PMA expand its menu of networking opportunities. Effective Teamwork Via ERP Design-to-manufacturing facilitates collaboration across metal forming and fabricating organizations and supply chains to improve resiliency, performance and efficiency. New Products Multidirectional Forklift Ideal for Tight Spaces New-Generation Advanced Waterjet Cutting Machine Upcoming Issues April Mechanical Presses Stamping Tooling Preview: FABTECH Mexico Waterjet Cutting Arc Welding Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Industry 4.0/IoT May Hydraulic Presses Manufacturing Software Preview: 3D Metal Printing Experience and Tech Tour (June 7-8, Hartford, CT) Bending/Folding Material Handling Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Software June/July PMA 80th Anniversary Workforce Development Preview: Mexico Metal Forming Technology Conference Laser Cutting Resistance Welding Technology and Enewsletter Focus: Presses MetalForming magazine is the official publication of Precision Metalforming Association. PMA Services Inc. 6363 Oak Tree Blvd. | Independence, OH 44131-2500 | USA Phone: 216-901-8800 | Fax: 216-901-9190

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