Automation
Robotiq Offers Free Preprogrammed Robot Templates
The company expects to release a new free template every week.
Read MoreRobotics Orders, Shipments Soar in North America
Robotics orders and shipments saw great increases in the first quarter of 2017, notably in welding, automotive components and metals applications.
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Entry-Level Option for Machine Automation
This new modular handling system for Hermle machine tools is designed for shops that don’t necessarily need a complex and expensive robotic system, and it converts stand-alone machines into flexible manufacturing cells.
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Methods Machine Tools Announces New President
Jerry Rex, formerly the company’s COO, was picked to replace Bryon Deysher as president of the firm.
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Manufacturing News of Note: May 2017
AME opens an engineering training department, Kapp Niles launches a new metrology business and more industry news.
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Automation Advances at FANUC 2017 Private Show
Updates unveiled at the company’s annual event promote higher-volume production, easier programming and better monitoring capability across product lines.
Read MoreGreat Technology + Great People = Outstanding Parts
These words explain the logic—and the passion—that drives applications of automation in manufacturing. Sadly, many pundits don’t get this.
Read MoreKeep an Eye on AI
Big data is just the beginning. In the future, optimizing the system will be a function of the system itself.
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The Key to Success with Flexible Machining Cells Is People
This aerospace component manufacturer is committed to flexible machining cells for producing complex parts for the latest commercial airliner programs. Its newest cell adds both capacity and capability—and takes the company to a new level of commitment.
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ABB, IBM Partner to Combine Automation, AI for Manufacturing
The partnership is intended to provide Internet-of-Things platforms combining ABB Ability and IBM Watson for such applications as automated quality control.
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