Automation
Compact CNC Comes with Simulator for Quotations, Program Creation
Fagor Automation introduces the 8060 FL CNC with the Multi-Axes Box (MAB).
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Digital Factory Simulator Mirrors Real Production Environment
Cenit’s FastSuite Edition 2 digital factory software for smart manufacturing is designed for high efficiency.
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Video: Otto Motors Shows Self-Driving Vehicles on the Mfr. Floor
Otto Motors is showing its self-driving vehicles in booth NC-660 designed for the materials handling industry, with what seems like potential for wider applications.
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Cell Automates Multiple Part Change-Overs
An automated work cell on display in Okuma’s Booth S-8500 demonstrates not only robots loading and unloading parts, but also automated production run change-overs.
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Manufacturing News to Know
A huge Mitsubishi plant is up for auction, DMG MORI grows its direct sales network, a record number of robots are sold in the United States, and other industry news.
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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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