Automation
Vertical Machining Cells Challenge Horizontal Dominance
When part volumes are high, and success is measured in pennies and seconds, moving away from horizontal machines requires creative thinking about robotics, cutting tools, workholding and more.
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Collaborative Robots Deliver Flexibility to Shop Floor
Task Force Tips needed more flexibility in robot use. Four collaborative robots from Universal Robots improved product quality and helped the shop to make better use of its employees.
WatchRecord Number of Robots Ordered in First Half of 2016, Report Says
A total of 14,583 robots valued at approximately $817 million were reportedly ordered from North American companies.
Read MoreProduct Technology for Smart Manufacturing
Delta offers technology for advanced machine automation, spindle control and robotic cells to produce smart manufacturing system solutions designed for a variety of markets, including machine tool, metal-forming, packaging, food and beverage, automated assembly, material handling, oil and gas, and elevator and crane.
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Jergens Opens Educational Technology Center
The FastForward program has been provided with equipment from Haas Automation and Parlec.
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Video: 5 Questions about Automation in Manufacturing
Productive uses of automation often involve people and technology working in parallel to complement one another.
WatchRobotic Machine Tending System for Mazak Machines
John Hart released an updated version of its CellPro controller, a pre-engineered, modular robotic machine tending system designed for Mazak CNC machine tools.
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Vision System Versus Optical Comparator
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence asserts that the choice must consider the need for quantitative data, adequate resolution, environmental influences, traceability and provisions for automation. This article states the case for preferring an advanced vision system.
Read MoreCNC System Designed for Accurate, Complex Machining
Mitsubishi Electric Automation will exhibit its M8 series CNC designed to address the need for a fast, precise and affordable CNC system for complex machining applications.
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Acieta Event Explores the Use and Challenges of Collaborative Robots
Speakers describe some of the considerations relevant to the category of robots that are safe for operation near people.
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