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The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop

When these slow-moving robots are activated in the coming months, they will serve as active transport systems, using optical navigation and laser scanning technologies to guide DMG MORI’s universal turning centers through different stages of the assembly process. Finally, on page 58, Doran spotlights how Woodward Inc.,

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Machining Synergy: How Tool Holder and Tooling Choices Affect Your Results

Fabricating & Metal Work

You’ve heard it before: Machine, spindle interface, tool holder and tooling choices must all come together in synergy to get the most out of your production. In this article, we’ll explore key considerations and examples of how these match-ups can go very right—or very wrong.

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CSIRO: The quantum promise

Manufacturer's Monthly

This article attempts to provide some realistic guidance as to what might be on the horizon and when. With each of these approaches, comes different challenges and bottlenecks that need to be overcome before well have a quantum computer that would generally be classified as useful. Several of these are being developed in Australia.

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Strategies for Delivering a Qualified Talent Pipeline for Manufacturers

Mold Making Technology

According to a Deloitte study, access to skilled talent outranks factors like taxes and access to materials when it comes to a country's competitive edge. Bureau of Labor Statistics “Back in 2011, we were already talking about a skills gap, with 600,000 job openings in manufacturing. But here's the kicker: the U.S.

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Good as new: Screen gearboxes get a refresh from CRAM

Manufacturer's Monthly

So usually what happens when the bearings or other components reach the end of their wear life, is they’ll take the box off and send it back to the screen manufacturer to get repaired. So instead of having to send their units all the way back to Sydney or Melbourne, they can save on freight and get a much faster turnaround.

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Demand for integrated robot control surges

Robotics Business Review

A series of other leading robot brands, such as ABB , KUKA , FANUC , Epson and Techman , are also scheduled to come on board, and some other well-known Japanese and Chinese suppliers are pending, including Yamaha and Estun. Integrated robot control is not a new concept.

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Mastering the Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Allen Bradley Drives

DO Supply

From DC drives to low-voltage, compact, and medium-voltage options, this article provides comprehensive control modes and power ratings to suit various operational needs. In this article, we delve into the key technical features and functionalities of Allen-Bradley drives. kW to 22 kW (0.25 HP to 30 HP).