Automation
Robot Rings NASDAQ’s Closing Bell
An industrial robot performed the task, which marked the launch of the world’s first index that benchmarks the value of robotics and automation.
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Simulating Automation
Software designed for simulating and controlling machine-tending robots can help avoid collisions, protect equipment and simplify the setup of automated cells.
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Motion Controller Upgrades Servo Platforms
Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s Q170MCPU-EIP motion controller enables users to operate existing third-party control systems while leveraging one of the company’s servo-motion systems.
Read MoreTM Robotics Americas to Replace Toshiba Machine
The new company will continue to supply Toshiba robots and equipment.
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Automated Deburring Accelerates Vise Production
Using new Flex-Hone abrasive technology from Brush Research Manufacturing, Orange Vise Co. was able to automate deburring and surface finishing in a single operation.
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A Robotic (R)evolution
This shop’s evolving approach to automation has led it to streamline processes, challenge preconceived notions about robotics and embrace the notion that a manufacturing sequence is greater than the sum of its parts.
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Software Combination Enables Machine-Tending Robot Cell Simulation
ABB Robotics offers two flexible, easy-to-use programs for 3D simulation, validation and optimization of factors such as cycle times, postprocessing capabilities and collision risks.
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Material Handling Cart Features Interchangeable Components
American Finishing Resources’ universal material handling cart features fully interchangeable uprights and cross arms, custom-designed for each manufacturer’s production parts.
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System Combines Video Measuring, Comparator Features
Quality Vision International’s c-vision video contour projector combines the accuracy and automation of a video measuring system with the high load capacity of a horizontal comparator.
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Material Handling System for High-Volume Finishing Operations
The Therma-Tron-X SlideRail Square Transfer (SST) material handling system features a compact footprint and is designed to perform high-volume finishing operations using less space than that required by traditional monorail systems.
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