Automation
Which Approach to Automation Fits Your CNC Machine Tool?
Choosing the right automation to pair with a CNC machine tool cell means weighing various factors, as this fabrication business has learned well.
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Takeaways From TASC
Across a range of technical presentations aimed at small and mid-sized job shops, the first-ever Automated Shop Conference (TASC) offered insights into several automated technologies, implementation strategies, shopfloor training tips, and even the untapped power of automated coolant delivery.
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Productive Robotics Welding Cobot Automates Repetitive Tasks
Westec 2023: Productive Robotics recently expanded its product line by introducing its new robotic welding systems.
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Automation Plus Capabilities Beyond Machining Featured at Mazak Event
Friction stir welding is one example of a capability for emerging applications that changes the scope of the machine tool. Here are observations from Mazak’s Discover 2023 event.
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Increasing OEM Visibility to Shopfloor Operations for the Win
A former employee of General Motors and Tesla talks about the issues that led to shutdowns on factory lines, and what small- to medium-sized manufacturers can do today to win business from large OEMs.
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JTEKT Technology Days Showcases Synergies
The event took place following the company’s completion of its new showroom and decision to merge several of its brands under the JTEKT name.
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Flexxbotics Becomes System Integrator for Universal Robots
Flexxbotics’ solutions are designed to seamlessly connect and coordinate UR cobots with existing automation equipment, IT systems and people for robot-driven manufacturing to achieve autonomous process control.
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Same Headcount, Double the Sales: Successful Job Shop Automation
Doubling sales requires more than just robots. Pro Products’ staff works in tandem with robots, performing inspection and other value-added activities.
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Siemens Partners With CEA-List to Advance Digital Twin Technology
The collaboration will bring together the two companies’ technology to help break down the barriers between electronics design, software development and mechanical engineering disciplines using digital twin technologies.
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Lean Approach to Automated Machine Tending Delivers Quicker Paths to Success
Almost any shop can automate at least some of its production, even in low-volume, high-mix applications. The key to getting started is finding the simplest solutions that fit your requirements. It helps to work with an automation partner that understands your needs.
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