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Advancing motion control applications with the right drives, technology

Control Engineering

Driving advanced data sharing for demanding manufacturing cycle times To accommodate increasingly demanding cycle times while offering exacting performance and maximum uptime, engineers should look for drives and controls that use a network technology that ensures determinism.

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AMRs and AMVs Create Safer Surroundings and Adjust Workflows Quickly

Fabricating & Metal Work

AI-enabled mobile robots can transform sectors like discrete manufacturing, logistics and laboratories,” Segura said. When cycle times require high-speed travel, front and rear-mounted laser scanners ensure safe operation in all travel directions. An integrated lifting device lifts up to 60 mm in under three seconds.

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Industrial motor communications: Optimization

Control Engineering

Cycle times may vary by network, motors, drives and applications. Motor-drive communications, Smart manufacturing. Information about control methods or modes of operation include position, velocity and current. Safety, predictive maintenance, analytics, synchronization information also can be gathered.

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PTXPO Preview 2023: Upcoming Software/Simulation Services, Training and Marketing Solutions

Mold Making Technology

Part of the Sandvik Group, Cimatron provides toolmakers with an end-to-end solution for designing and manufacturing tools including molds, dies and electrodes, as well as programming any CNC and EDM machine for molds, dies, plates and discrete manufacturing. Photo Credit: Cimatron Cimatron is celebrating its 40th birthday.

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Successfully implementing robots in an unpredictable future

Control Engineering

Non-technical information such as process cycle times and annual volumes also are critical, Cianciosa said. Technical information such as 3D models, machine manuals, upstream and downstream processes, material specifications and more should be gathered.

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Custom algorithm used to solve challenges with robotic layer forming and de-tray system

Control Engineering

Designing the de-tray and layer forming robotic cells allowed several the engineering team to solve robot speed issues and meet cycle time requirements. Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) worked with Gojo Industries to create robotic cells: a de-tray and layer forming system. Layer forming system. MORE ANSWERS.

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IMTS: Machine tool hardware, software, efficiency, integration tools

Control Engineering

The tools for next-generation, hybrid process chains aim to improve cycle times, reduce waste, and allow customers to re-imagine part design. Walter tooling hardware will be used for the finishing and cut-off operations to ensure the required tolerances are met.