Automation
Deep-Draw Hydraulic Press Is Equipped with Two Robots
Fabtech 2017: Greenerd Press & Machine Company will showcase its automated deep-draw hydraulic press solution.
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Bandsaw Automatically Makes Complex Cuts
Fabtech 2017: The AV-2026NC bandsaw is Cosen’s solution for automation in structural steel fabrication, combining the company’s vertical tilt frame saw with its Mechalogix software and an automated feeder.
Read MoreRobot Control Software Enables Dynamic Collision Avoidance
With the ability to coordinate the motion of hundreds of axes in real time, Energid’s Actin toolkit is designed to facilitate the creation of robots with fluid, human-like movement and skills, enabling them to complete tasks requiring dexterous manipulation.
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Shock-Absorbing Bumper Protects Robot Teach Pendants
Roboworld’s Pendant Armor protective frame is a shock-absorbing bumper designed to protect robot teach pendants from damage when accidentally dropped.
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Video: High Production Rate on VMCs Using Robotic Automation
This “Twin Cell” system uses one robot to deliver work into the cell and another robot to load both of the machines. The choice to remove machine doors enables faster load/unload time between machining cycles.
WatchPresident of Balluff Participates in Smart Factory Panel
The panel covered topics ranging from automation to data analysis.
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Gantry Portal Suited for In-Line Production of Small Parts
Liebherr’s LP 100 gantry portal has a flexible design suited for smaller, lighter components and in-line production.
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Software Enables Robot Control, Programming Using PLC
The MLX300 software option integrates Yaskawa robots and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) by enabling operators to control and program robots in a standard PLC programming environment, eliminating the need to learn a specific robot programming language.
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Tool-Loading Robot Uses Machine’s CNC Software
ANCA’s custom industrial robot loader is designed to be a low-cost solution for tool loading.
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Variable Frequency Drives Provide Ethernet Connectivity
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has introduced Ethernet-connected versions of its FR-A800 and FR-F800 variable frequency drives (VFDs) enabling direct connection to automation equipment and plant information management systems.
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