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Machine Data Collection in Manufacturing

ATS

It includes machine production data such as quantities processed, cycle times achieved, yields or measurement and other inspection results. It can also cover operational information such as run time and down time. Log data This type of data quantifies what the machine has done and is often retained on a PLC or in PCs.

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Advances in Welding Technology

Fabricating & Metal Work

The collaborative robotic welding package is designed for small to medium size enterprises, fabricating shops and first time users of robotic welding equipment. It can be used with power source equipment from any of the major suppliers. GRIT Vision System was first introduced at the Paul Mueller Co.,

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NVIDIA picks 6 noteworthy autonomous systems of 2023

Robotics Business Review

Source: NVIDIA Outside the glare of the klieg lights that ChatGPT commanded this past year, a troupe of autonomous machines nudged forward the frontiers of robotics, according to NVIDIA. The end result, shown in the video below, was an efficient solution that reduced the cycle time of each inspection by 20%.

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Emerging applications in motion control

Automation Mag

Typically, electrically-driven actuators are used when no air source is available, the application requires more than two positions or you require dynamic control of speed or force,” he explains. It can improve cycle times and reduce the need for repositioning the robot, increasing overall efficiency in an industrial setting.”