Robots & Automation

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Now Offers 24/7 Technical Support
The company says that the extended hours are expected to benefit second- and third-shift operations that encounter technical issues and breakdowns.

Acieta Appoints New CEO
Robert Komljenovic comes into his new role by saying, “It is our responsibility and duty to limit human exposure to dangerous and hazardous tasks by increasing the use of reliable robots.”

Mitutoyo Opening New Solution Center in Michigan
The applications center is intended to be conveniently located to meet the needs of Mitutoyo’s regional customers in the automotive industry.

Lang Technovation Launches Manufacturing Blog
The blog is scheduled to post quarterly with commentary, insights, smart manufacturing concepts and industry updates.

Robotiq Offers Free Preprogrammed Robot Templates
The company expects to release a new free template every week.

Robotics 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.

Methods Machine Tools Announces New President
Jerry Rex, formerly the company’s COO, was picked to replace Bryon Deysher as president of the firm.

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.

TM Robotics Makes Distribution Partnership with ASG
The move is part of Toshiba Machine’s plans to double the number of distribution partners in 2017 over 2016.

Methods Machine Tools Launches New Automation, Integration Center
The Charlotte, North Carolina, facility is slated to open this spring.