Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 29, 2025

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. Robots and cobots are nearly ubiquitous.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Cycle time Artificial Intelligence 85

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

D:PLOY automatically discovers and configures all the components in a robotic cell – including any leading collaborative or light industrial robot arm and tools – while also integrating external I/O from sensors and machines. D:PLOY will be available for all common robotic applications, making deployment up to 80% faster.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 27, 2022

One of the most obvious examples is the advances in processing power of PLCs as the requirement for faster cycle times has become a common denominator of competitive companies. Only 20 to 30 years ago, systems that required high-speed control typically used PC-based controllers. Maximum control.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Automation Cycle time Function 104

iBASEt

APRIL 26, 2023

For example, Lockheed Martin implemented iBASEt’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to streamline and remove paperbased procedures on the shopfloor. Performance and quality data are collected in real-time as work is performed.

Six Sigma 52

Six Sigma Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Compliance Electronics 52

Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The WorkPartner 1+ from System 3R, for example, offers flexible automation for milling, EDM and laser micromachining, allowing shops to start small and expand as needed. Collaborative robots (cobots) and automated work handling systems were featured across the show floor, designed to address workforce shortages and increase throughput.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 20, 2025

The floor plan for Figure AI’s BotQ manufacturing facility. Source: Figure AI Humanoid robots have been slowly making their way into the workforce. However, one question remains unanswered: How will robotics companies make these complex systems at scale? Figure AI Inc. San Jose, Calif.-based

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