Automation
President 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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Manufacturing News of Note: October 2017
Industry technology partnerships, a management buyout, and other industry news.
Read MoreSystem Pairs Multiple Machines with Pallet Stocker
Mazak has developed the Mazatec SMS (Smart Manufacturing System) enabling unattended, lights-out manufacturing and high output, as well as Industrial Internet of Things connectivity.
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Buying an HMC: Tooling and Workholding Considerations
Is it time to move up to an HMC? Let’s look at tooling- and workholding-related concerns that those interested in acquiring an HMC will want to keep in mind.
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Knuth Machine Tools to Host Productivity Workshop
The event will focus on machine tool efficiency, highlighting Knuth’s machine tools and Fagor Automation’s CNC technologies.
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Greenerd Becomes Tier 1 FANUC Robot Integrator
The company can now set up its hydraulic press customers with turnkey robotic products.
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