Automation
Automation Control Integrates Motion, Safety Control
Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces its iQ-R control series incorporating sequence, motion, safety, process and C language control into one platform.
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Edge Factor Partners with Haas Automation to Film Virtual Field Trip, Career Profile Videos
The videos are part of the media team’s broader STEM education efforts.
Read MoreFANUC Expands in North, South America
A series of facility expansions and relocations are scheduled to complete by July 2016.
Read MoreNew “Cobot” ISO/TS a Good Next Step
The recently published ISO/TS 15066 offers guidance to ensure the safety of people working alongside collaborative robots, but future refinement is expected.
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Self-Loading Vertical Turning Center Maintains Tight Tolerances
Emco Maier is expanding its successful line of compact, inverted vertical turning machines for production with the VT400, designed with integrated automation for complete machining of cast or forged chucked parts ranging to 400 mm (15.75") in diameter.
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Amerimold: of Interest Well Beyond Mold Manufacturing
Amerimold, the event for mold manufacturing, takes place June 15-16 in Novi, Michigan, at the Suburban Collection Showplace. Specific topics include mold design; lights-out machining; shopfloor automation; tooling and workholding; EDM; five-axis machining; mold maintenance; and material selection.
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Secure the Future of the Digital Factory
The first step may be securing a spot at the [MC]² Conference, Workshop and Expo, April 19–21, at the Hotel InterContinental Dallas, Texas. Today is the deadline for early-bird conference rates. Read this story for more about the conference and why I recommend learning as much as you can about MTConnect, the digital factory and the Industrial Internet of Things at the event.
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Smaller Collaborative Robot Helps with Routine Jobs
FANUC introduces its CR-7iA collaborative robot providing a payload of 7 kg.
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Robotic Cell Increases Shop’s Productivity by 200 Percent
A new building spurred Hypertherm Inc. to revamp its production process with a robotically automated work cell, providing improved productivity and efficiency.
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The Benefits of Horizontal Turning on a Mill-Turn Machine
A mill-turn machine that can rotate a large, bell-shaped workpiece in a horizontal orientation enabled this manufacturer to hit tight tolerance and cost targets. Minimizing non-value-added time and running lights out were also essential for success.
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