// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Tooling
Tooling refers to the collective term for all the specialized equipment, such as dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures, used in manufacturing to produce parts.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Tooling encompasses the entire set of specialized equipment, including dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and cutting tools, custom-designed and fabricated to facilitate specific manufacturing operations, ensuring precision, repeatability, and efficiency in the production of components.
BACKGROUND
Manufacturing is the creation or production of goods with the help of equipment, labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation. It is the essence of the secondary sector of the economy. The term may refer to a range of human activity, from handicraft to high-tech, but it is most commonly applied to industrial design, in which raw materials from the primary sector are transformed into finished goods on a large scale. Such goods may be sold to other manufacturers for the production of other more complex products, or distributed via the tertiary sector to end users and consumers.
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- Manufacturing aids
- production equipment
- jigs and fixtures
- dies and molds
USAGE NOTE
Significant investment in tooling is often required for new product launches in mass production.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Tooling.
A global leader in cutting tools and tooling systems, developing advanced solutions for metal cutting across various industries, including digital tooling for enhanced efficiency and smart manufacturing in line with Industry 5.0.
A major developer and supplier of advanced tooling, industrial materials, and wear-resistant solutions for machining and manufacturing processes, focusing on innovation for performance and productivity.
Specializes in gripping systems, clamping technology, and automation components, providing critical tooling solutions for automated production lines, robotics, and smart factories consistent with Industry 5.0 principles.
Develops and manufactures high-precision tooling systems, including boring tools, tool holders, and measuring instruments, essential for achieving accuracy and efficiency in modern CNC machining and advanced manufacturing.
A leading global manufacturer of cutting tools, including taps, end mills, drills, and dies, innovating high-performance tooling solutions for a wide range of materials and applications in the manufacturing sector.
A pioneer in industrial 3D printing solutions, enabling the production of rapid prototypes, jigs, fixtures, and production tooling. Their technology supports flexible and on-demand manufacturing crucial for Industry 5.0.
Provides software and hardware solutions for metrology and manufacturing, including digital tooling management, simulation, and optimization tools that contribute to intelligent and connected manufacturing environments.
A global manufacturer of cutting tools, offering a comprehensive range of rotary and indexable tooling solutions for various machining operations, supporting productivity and performance in advanced manufacturing applications.