Taking an Automated Aerospace Approach
A flexible manufacturing system helps an Indiana job shop run a high mix of aerospace work for long stretches of time and function more like a contract shop.
Adjusting Supply Chains in U.S. Manufacturing
As the novel coronavirus presents challenges for manufacturers and new opportunities for suppliers, manufacturers should not miss the chance to strengthen their supply chains.
Yaskawa SCARA Robots Provide Compact Small-Part Processing
Yaskawa’s SG400 and SG650 SCARA robots integrate easily into existing automation and provide modularity for rapid redeployment.
Agile's Machine Tending System Enables Lights Out Machining
Agile Robotics Systems has added compact models to its Agile Flex range of machine loaders, which are compatible with any CNC machine.
Simplifying Job Shop Automation with Hand-Guided Robots
Easy to implement and flexible enough to handle a range of applications, hand-guided robots can help job shops automate high-mix, low-volume production.
Mazak Leaders Share Observations of Machine Tool Market During Uncertain Year
Cybersecurity, hybrid machines, automation and the state of the market among the topics addressed. Virtual event with product launches to be held August 11.
Roid Robot Arms Built for Okuma Machines
IMTS Spark: Okuma America’s Roid-series robots are designed specifically to integrate with the company’s own machine tools.
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Midaco’s Automatic Pallet Changers Increase CNC Machine Efficiency
IMTS Spark: New automatic pallet changers from Midaco aim to increase CNC machine efficiency and overall productivity by eliminating spindle downtime and easing demands on the operator’s time.
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Software Updates Enhance Connectivity of Cobots from Productive Robotics
IMTS Spark: New software updates add 50 operational and ease-of-use features to the line of OB7 collaborative robots from Absolute Machine Tools’ partner Productive Robotics.
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Makino's MMC2 Automated Pallet System Improves Spindle Utilization
IMTS Spark: Makino’s MMC2 modular, automated material handling system Increases Production without adding staff or equipment.
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FANUC's QSSR Package Enables G-Code Programming of Machine-Tending Robots
IMTS Spark: FANUC America’s Quick and Simple Startup of Robotization (QSSR) package enables its CNCs to control connected robots providing machine tending.
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Video: Hurco Machining Center Adapted Into N95 Mask Production System
CNC machines can do more than we think. They are automation platforms for insourcing.
Hurco Partners with Cobot Integrator ProCobots
Combined with Hurco’s Automation Manager CNC feature, the partnership is expected to enable job shops to integrate collaborative robots into their processes with minimal effort.
Universal Robots Works with Software Company on OPC UA Standardization
Rocketfarm’s URCap software translates information from the UR robot to OPC UA-compatible information.
Has COVID-19 Made a Case for Automation? Taught Us About People Instead
Recently posted articles offer various pictures of machining automation. Also, goodbyes to two long-time writers for MMS: Wayne Chaneski and Derek Korn.
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Becoming a Second Source for Ventilator Parts
Demand for ventilator parts stretched this shop’s supply chain. Here is what it took to rapidly insource production.
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Hermle's HS Flex Heavy Work Handling System Stores Nine Pallets
Designed for the Performance-Line and High-Performance-Line of five-axis machining centers, Hermle’s HS Flex Heavy work handling system can move workpieces ranging to 1,200 kg.
Autonomous Bin Picking for CNC Machining Applications
With the launch of a new application kit for collaborative robots, Universal Robots is creating a new option for lights-out machining. But the company may have tapped into a solution for a deeper problem: attracting millennials to the manufacturing workforce.
Machine-Tending Automation Gets a Head Start
Making industrial robots more versatile without sacrificing speed or power stretches integration investments and attracts new business.
Software Updates Enhance Cobot Programming, Monitoring
New software updates have added some 50 operational and ease-of-use features to the line of OB7 collaborative robots from Absolute Machine Tools’ partner Productive Robotics.
A Job Shop Approach to Automation
Through patient research and smart investing, this job shop has slowly grown its capabilities and is moving toward lights-out manufacturing for prototype work.
Sometimes the Trickiest Part of CNC Machining Is Holding the Part
Finding a way to fixture contoured marine propellers proved to be this shop’s biggest challenge in developing an effective automated machining cell.
ABB Configures IRB 1100 for Wet, Dusty Environments
ABB has introduced a harsh environment version of its IRB 1100 robot and OmniCore controller designed with enhanced protection against water and dust.
FANUC's CRX-10iA Cobot Safely Handles 10-kg Parts
FANUC America’s CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L (long arm version) collaborative robots are said provide ease of use, reliability and safety with parts weighing up to 10 kg.
Erowa's Robot Easy 800 Transfers Workpieces Weighing 1,760 lbs
Erowa has expanded its Robot Easy line of products for machine tool loading and unloading with the Robot Easy 800 capable of transferring 800 kg (1,760 lbs).
