Automation
NTMA Members Share after Japan Manufacturing Tour
U.S. shop owners and managers comment on the plants they visited, automation and culture, and the value of getting to see manufacturers far away in the company of other shop leaders.
Read MoreNorth American Robotics Market Grows in Beginning of 2016
Interestingly, while still the largest industry using robotics, automotive was outpaced in terms of robot growth by others
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Electrospindles Hold as Many as Eight Tools
ITI Tooling’s ATC series of electrospindles with built-in multi-station tool carrier have been developed specifically for boost performance on production machines and robots handling multiple operations or requiring redundant tooling.
Read MoreToyoda Machinery Hosts Two Seminar Events
Both events are scheduled for the month of May 2016 and will focus on deep-hole drilling and automation.
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Simplifying the Integration of Robotic Automation
The LoadAssistant from Halter CNC Robotics is designed to simplify robotic automation technology in terms of programming, integration and setup.
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Technology Investments Help Young Company Start Strong
Wolfram Manufacturing Inc. was experiencing poor tool life and inconsistent performance when machining gray cast iron. By changing its tooling to CVD-coated GC3205 turning inserts from Sandvik Coromant Co., the company could run the job lights-out.
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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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