Automation

Automation 2 Nov 2018

OnRobot Establishes U.S. HQ in Dallas, Texas

“Not only was it the prime location for our business, we were also pleased to see the tech boom that has been going on in the city,” says Kristian Hulgard, general manager of OnRobot’s Americas division.

Workforce Development 1 Nov 2018

Communicating the Value of Time Is the Key to Online Job Quoting

Online digital tools that automate the quote-to-order process must help job shops and their customers agree on the value of time.

Automation 1 Nov 2018

The Unattended Effects of CNC Machine Shop Automation

Automated machining and data collection have helped Custom Tool to not only grow its business through more lights-out production, but also to establish a continuous-improvement mindset that has enabled it to become more efficient in numerous areas.

CNC & Machine Controls 31 Oct 2018

Die Manufacturer Embraces IIoT to Move to Shorter-Run Production

As a punch and die supplier’s customers implemented leaner strategies, it needed to shift to shorter-run manufacturing. An ethernet communications system enabled machine CNCs to communicate with bar feeders to automatically switch part programs without operator intervention.

Automation 30 Oct 2018

Robot Controllers Ease Interconnectivity

ABB’s OmniCore robot controller family offers broad motion control options for the connected shop floor.

Automation 29 Oct 2018

Apps Ease Implementation of Industry 4.0 Essentials

The Automation Systems division of Liebherr has developed a range of applications that support Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Automation 29 Oct 2018

As Rethink Robotics Closes, Hahn Group Picks Up Sawyer Technology

As part of the transaction, Hahn Group has acquired all patents and trademarks of Rethink Robotics as well as its software platform, Intera5.

Automation 24 Oct 2018

WFL Millturn Technologies Acquires Frai Elektromaschinenbau

Frai, founded in 1984 and focusing on automation solutions in the machine tool industry, will be 100-percent owned by WFL.

Upcoming Webinar: Understanding Smart Manufacturing to Gain Productivity and Profitability in a Global Manufacturing Environment

Industry veteran Michael Buchli, Senior SolidWorks Product & Portfolio Manager, says one way to improve process efficiency (and profitability) is to integrate design and manufacturing to promote concurrent product development.