i4.0 today

MAY 31, 2023

Constructed by system integrator Cyan Tec Systems, the demonstration cell comprises a 12m x 4m cutting table and, from FANUC UK, a six-axis robot, a computerised numerical control (CNC) system for the flatbed, and the laser, all contained within a laser-secure enclosure. x 9m, but the space requirements go even further.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The devil is in the details when it comes to recent advances in automated robotic welding systems. For example, faster, more flexible robotic arms or the ability to fill a complex groove with limited access are easy advancements to see. It offers a functional digital twin for individual machines for just this purpose.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

The university team of about 50 students had been hard at work developing and iterating on its latest robotic rover: the Watney, Mark V. the rover features a 5052 aluminum alloy chassis, six 3D-printed nylon wheels, a robotic arm with end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), a life-detection module for sample collection, and 14 onboard cameras.

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MEM

MAY 31, 2023

Constructed by system integrator Cyan Tec Systems, the demonstration cell comprises a 12m x 4m cutting table and, from FANUC UK, a six-axis robot, a computerised numerical control (CNC) system for the flatbed, and the laser, all contained within a laser-secure enclosure. FANUC was the clear choice for automation partner on this project.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The BlackBerry QNX RTOS running in the cloud functions as a cloud-native developer workbench and can be used independently, or in conjunction with BlackBerry IVY, a cloud connected automotive AI platform co-developed by BlackBerry and AWS.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Advanced Navigation , a global leader in AI robotics and navigation technology, has been awarded a grant by the Australian Department of Defence to advance the nation’s domestic manufacturing capability for photonic chips. Currently, Australia does not have commercial manufacturing capability for photonic chips.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Within the past few years the number of Fastems ’ CNC automation solutions utilizing automated guided vehicles (AGV) or autonomous mobile robots (AMR) has multiplied, and the demand keeps rising, the company reports. Plug-and-Play Robotic Cell Streamlines Low-to-High Volume Part Loading, Unloading and Palletization.

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Automation Cycle time Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Aerospace 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Collaborative Robot Arc Welding Package ABB’s (Auburn Hills, MI) GoFa Collaborative Robot Arc Welding Package is a breakthrough solution that simplifies creating and executing welding sequences, empowering first-time robot users to create high-quality welds without the need for in-depth knowledge of robot programming.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 15, 2023

The Institute for Material Sciences and Joining Lab, a facility specialising in additive manufacturing of metal components, joining, and robot-based manufacturing metals, will supervise the printer at the university.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 26, 2023

or any combination of these is possible with a nearly unlimited number of nodes and Hot Connect functionality. Integrated safety: Available since 2005, Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) offers TÜV-certified functional safety up to SIL 3 in both centralized and decentralized control systems.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Concept for the Royal Holloway University drone hangar / Royal Holloway University Image credit: Royal Holloway University The Egham-based university said the site will enable flight training to assist with drone and robotic educational research trials. It also confirmed no drones would be allowed to fly inside the building.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With a comprehensive portfolio of systems and modules, Stäubli robot tool changers continue to find their way into new and exciting projects across many different market sectors. True Position Robotics (TPR) provides smart solutions for robot drilling and inspection, designed to fit within a digital landscape.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

. “At least once a year since 2000, Ansys has acquired and/or announced a major technology sharing partnership with another company,” wrote Shawn Wasserman, a former Ansys employee, on Engineering.com , a sibling site to The Robot Report. “Today, however, the script has been flipped.”

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MEM

APRIL 5, 2023

The ninth major programme for Olsen, which already supplies other prime contractors in the Aerospace and Marine sectors, this contract ensures both staff retention and the capability to significantly grow its team of technical engineering staff. They will help to protect our nation’s tank crews and ultimately save lives.

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E&T

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Smith is part of a team that ensures the proper function of medical devices within the healthcare setting and works to support the needs of clinical staff by repairing and managing the devices they rely on daily to diagnose, treat and monitor patients. Registration is now open for the awards.

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CadCam Guru

JANUARY 8, 2021

I n different roles and functions like. Robotics & Expert Systems. Construction. Food Processing. Pulp & Paper. Water & Wastewater treatment. Chemical & Petroleum. Glass & Ceramics. Mining & Metals. Telemetry & Communication. Systems Integration. Measurement& Control. Marketing & Sales. Management.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The user-friendly machine functions, controls, and two-mode machine operation found in the DC50 have been retained in the DC50 MAX. Fisnar, leading manufacturer of precision fluid dispensing equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of their new DC50 MAX Precision Dispenser.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Land Forces conference program offers a mix of strategic program information, networking functions and “how to” sessions. It offers every participant the potential to go home with new ideas, new insights and new relationships that may materially enhance the outlook for their organisation.”.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Recent articles, case studies, and presentations: Aerospace and Defence: How MSMEs can build a sustainable business. Panellist: Rizwan Khan India’s Aerospace Industry: Aiming High : A webinar organized by Dynamic Manufacturing Magazine. Media Presence. A webinar organized by OEM Update. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 25, 2023

For example, aerospace and power generation use hard and soft materials requiring different geometries of cutters for machining them. Functionality is always improving and expanding. ANCA’s AIMS AutoFetch robot transfers materials between integrated processes. Software can have an impact in other ways, too.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 3, 2022

AMW supported this new trend by showcasing technologies and processes across six key product zones: Machine Tools, Additive Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation, Weld Solutions, Manufacturing Solutions as well and a separate Australian Manufacturing Pavilion. The NETM is not only place-focused, but it’s also very much sector focused.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 24, 2022

Capitalizing on more than a century of EDM technology, the CUT P 350 Pro and CUT X 500’s new Uniqua human/machine interface delivers optimal functionality and ergonomics in a 19″ vertical touchscreen, full keyboard and mouse. has provided tooling for the aerospace, medical, and oil and energy industries, among others.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 24, 2024

Robotic systems facilitate quick changeovers, minimizing downtime associated with retooling and setup, which contributes to increased overall equipment effectiveness. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for advanced automation and precision control in robotic applications.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Your shop has made the decision to implement or upgrade automation and industrial robotic solutions. These cobots, robotic tooling and sensing, and customizable and innovative software solutions offer efficiency and the highest levels of safety.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

market showed the fastest growth, said the report where the biggest areas of applications were prototyping, functional part manufacturing, and tooling, in that order. High-innovation industries like aerospace, space, and electronics are using and integrating this technology into their manufacturing processes. 34 million in 2022.

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E&T

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Lauren is part of a team that ensures the proper function of medical devices within the healthcare setting and works to support the needs of clinical staff by repairing and managing the devices they rely on daily to diagnose, treat and monitor patients. IET Mary George Memorial Prize for Apprentices: Lauren Smith .

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 18, 2023

Robotics insights Researchers have developed a gripping device for robots that can pick up very delicate and fragile objects or items up to 14 pounds, giving it added versatility. The strength of robotic grippers is generally measured in payload-to-weight ratio,” Yin says. graduate from NC State.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Robots insights. Researchers at West Virginia University have developed a robot that is meant to protect retail workers from getting injured on the job. The robots are also building on previous research and are going to be driving through terrain to estimate where potential hazards are.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

will introduce its K-BOX line of cost-effective machine vision systems that combine AI, 3D imaging, and intelligent robotic planning technologies to solve manufacturing’s most demanding inspection applications at The Quality Show. Kitov.ai’s K-BOX offers the same functionality as its Core+ solution. About Kitov.ai

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2022

One of Anduril’s missions is to build AI that allows one person to manage dozens of different robotic systems, he said, which minimises the use of manpower in military and defence contexts. And those are people who in the past would have wanted to go into aerospace or manufacturing.”.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2023

The MSR features stackable workpiece towers that offer more capacity than rotary conveyors and is offered with a variety of robotic loading options to feed up to four machine tools at a time for fully optimized gear manufacturing operations. In addition to their primary function, gearbox bearings can boast key competitive advantages.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

Desktop Metal Introduces the All-New S-Max® Flex, a Robotic Additive Manufacturing 2.0 Selective Laser Sintering: Sintratec to Present the Sintratec S3: Sintratec unveiled a new selective laser sintering system, the Sintratec S3 with a laser three times more powerful than the previous generation.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Source: VizSeek Robot Slicer Software Simplifies Wire-Laser Metal 3D Printing Technology Source: Meltio Meltio created the Meltio Space toolpath generator to facilitate the use of its metal 3D printing solutions. H yper MILL CAD for CAM provides two formats for CAD functions to enable selections and interaction.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 16, 2023

Other key features include: ● Stable gantry/bridge-style design ● Vibration-damping polymer concrete machine base ● Large work envelope ● Advanced thermal compensation on all axes ● High-precision ball screws ● Automation ready: It is designed with a side opening in the casting to allow robot loading from the right side with pallets up to 19.7”

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E&T

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In contrast, D-RATS will practice operations for future missions beyond Artemis III and will consist of three mission runs, in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Two Nasa astronauts, Drew Feustel and Zena Cardman, will participate in the test. .

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The concept of adopting digital technology has been redefined to include the optimization of an organization’s functions and contributing to its overall sustainability objectives. Digital twin has the potential to disrupt various industries such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, healthcare, and aerospace.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 19, 2023

SUPPLIER PROFILE HAIMER’s Automation Cube robot cell can be scaled according to a customer’s request and is suitable for automated shrinking, presetting and balancing. The aerospace manufacturer was looking for a consistent way of setting up tools. Since founding HAIMER USA LLC 20 years ago in Villa Park, Ill., in Auburn, Wash.,

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