Automation
Running Unattended at Night Lets Machine Shop Serve New Customers During Day
Precision Tool Technologies found capacity for diversification not by adding machines, people or space, but by freeing up time. Running unattended—running so it can machine through all 168 hours in the week—has enabled this shop to use hours when staff is present to deliver work that lands outside its established specialty. To achieve unattended machining, some of the biggest challenges have related to basic details such as chips and coolant.
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Siemens and Comau Collaborate to Offer Sinumerik CNC Incorporating Robot Control
Through a cooperative agreement, Siemens and Comau now offer a jointly engineered Sinumerik Run MyRobot DirectControl product.
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Manufacturing to Meet Tech Community at MT360
I will hold onstage conversations with additive manufacturing and collaborative automation leaders as part of the new technology event to premier May 12-14, 2020, in Santa Clara, California.
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Using AI to Predict CNC Machine Spindle Issues Before They Are Issues
A machine tool builder is using artificial intelligence technology to predict when a spindle problem might occur, so shops can better prepare for and schedule necessary maintenance.
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Mikko Nyman Appointed Fastems CEO
The former CEO, Tomas Hedenborg, will continue as an advisor to the board of directors and support Mr. Nyman in his new role until the end of the 2019.
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NCSIMUL Machine Software Increases Reliability of NC Verification
The new version of NCSIMUL’s machining module available from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence includes automation functionality that gives the user wider control over their jobs on other devices by communicating with distant servers.
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Airbus, GKN, Boeing, NASA, Bombardier and More at AITS Alabama
The first edition of the Aerospace Innovative Technology Summit (AITS) in Birmingham, AL will focus on workforce development as well as advanced manufacturing and innovative technologies such as 3D printing, robotics and automation.
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Fixture Feedback Keeps Automation Accountable
Self-validating hydraulic workholding keeps processes reliable and limits the need for on-machine probing.
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AI Makes Shop Networks Count
AI assistance in drawing insights from data could help CNC machine shops and additive manufacturing operations move beyond machine monitoring.
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Omron's TM Cobot Speeds Integration and Programming
The TM-series collaborative robot from Omron Automation is designed to work seamlessly with human workers to enhance productivity and ensure safety.
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