Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. With Flexxbotics’ robot-driven operation of FOBA equipment, customers can achieve continuous operation, greater throughput, and higher yields, asserted the company.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

Source: FAULHABER STIWA is an experienced developer of compact mechatronic systems that can perform a series of consecutive product steps autonomously. The Austrian machine manufacturer said its LTM-CI is optimized for small parts assembly. The compact LTM-CI from STIWA is optimized for small part assembly.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

WELDING TIPS Implementing robotic welding can significantly improve a manufacturing operation’s productivity and weld quality, but what are the robotic welding basics you should know to be successful? Success with robotic welding requires a well-researched plan.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Precision laser welding in manufacturing requires fast, accurate positioning of the laser beam on the part. When paired with fiber lasers, galvo scan heads can minimize point-to-point positioning times, shaving seconds off cycle times on parts with multiple weld locations. Ideal Figure 1-Laser beam delivery options.

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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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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 3, 2024

New Software Platform Unlocks the Full Potential of Factory Data ABB Robotics’ (Auburn Hills, MI) new modular OptiFact software platform streamlines data collection, visualization, and analysis in automated production facilities. The ability to correct course using guidance from shop floor data is an advantage for manufacturers.

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 28, 2022

Combining cutting-edge technology with additive manufacturing redefines the limits set within traditional manufacturing and delivers innovation in places you might not expect. Additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly known as 3D printing, is an innovative process where objects are created one layer at a time.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

Recently, Tormach introduced its new 1500MX CNC mill that can be operated with the ZA6 industrial robot via the company’s free and open source PathPilot ® control software. What is lights-out manufacturing and who are the Tormach customers who would use it? Tell us about the ZA6 industrial robot arm.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 17, 2024

Yaskawa’s AR1440 robot in a demonstration welding workcell. Source: Yaskawa CHICAGO — Yaskawa Motoman last week showed several offerings bundling its robots with vision and controls to help manufacturers adopt automation. Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc. payload capacity.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 6, 2023

Today, Quality Mold remains a privately held plastic injection mold manufacturing company, operating in a 16,000-square-foot facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, just a few miles from Interstates I-90 and I-79, that employs more than 30 trained professionals. Mold inspection by hand, eye and a robotic probe is a specific investment area.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 24, 2022

Industry leading suppliers offer new and upgraded machining centers and EDMs, combining their decades of experience and innovations to create machines that enable the manufacture of precision parts. Shops can access and work with a wide range of applications designed for greater productivity. EDM Machines Deliver Precision Part Generation.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2023

Those who manufacture anything that moves should attend the Motion + Power Technology Expo to discover the latest advancements moving the entire power transmission supply chain forward, including mechanical, fluid power, electric and hybrid technologies.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 22, 2024

This automated robotic cell at MetalQuest frees employees from repetitive, manual tasks. Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. “This isn’t unique to manufacturing, it’s the entire global workforce.”

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Top row, from left to right: the Ella smart stroller, Soft Robotics’ food packer, and the TM25S. 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.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

At PLAST 2023 in Milan, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Italia showcases the company’s own-label robotics series, alongside two energy-efficient and compact IntElect machines equipped with digital tools and remote monitoring. Machine) is our in-house robot series. and Smart Manufacturing requirements. and Smart Manufacturing requirements.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Servo spot guns integrated with the robot controller for easier programming, enabling robot uptime to be increased, along with other benefits. Under constant pressure to increase production throughput without compromising quality, manufacturers continue to implement robotic automation.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Photo Credit: AMT Registration has officially opened for IMTS 2024 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show , taking place Sept. Eelman, chief experience officer, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology , which owns and produces IMTS. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 4, 2024

When a customer purchases a duMONT CNC slotter from Global CNC, a tooling certificate associated with the slotter can be redeemed through Pilot at any time. For even higher productivity, the G350 can be partially or fully automated via GROB’s line of automation solutions including pallet changers, pallet storage systems and robot cells.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

Besides precision, accuracy and faster speed, motion control customers in the manufacturing industry are looking for new solutions that offer greater safety, ease of integration, flexibility and reduction of waste. An example is the advanced palletizer from Universal Robot & Robotiq, notes Warren Osak, president of Electromate.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 15, 2023

Automation — especially today’s affordable, easier-to-use collaborative and light industrial robots — offer tremendous promise. Once programmed, redeployment for new products or to add productivity improvements can also be challenging, which can make it harder for shops with high-mix, low-volume production to justify a robotics investment.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 17, 2023

kg, incorporates an integral controller with ethernet communication, allowing for seamless integration to both portal CMM frames or 6-axis industrial robots, including 7-axis rail mounted configurations. Dynamic 9D LADAR’s compact design, weighing just 10.4 www.apimetrology.com. High-speed Integrated 2D and 3D Measurement System.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 30, 2023

We will integrate fixtures, conveyors, robotics, inspection and assembly stations as required by the customer.” Our customers need and expect innovative thinking from their moldmaking sources as they evolve and launch new products. We have the performance resources to enable their manufacturing success.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Additive Manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing. End-to-End Conformal Cooling Design, Production for Faster Cycle Times, Boosted Part Quality. Photo Credit: Next Chapter Manufacturing. 1, 2022 to Nov. 28, 2022): Cutting Tools. Mold Materials. Hot Runners. Mold Components. Automation. Inspection and Measurement.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Hrishikesh Kulkarni has an extensive experience of over 14 years in the field of Automation & Robotics Industry. He currently heads India Operations for Zimmer Automation LLP – world’s leading manufacturer of automation and handling solutions. Ltd – a Swiss based world leader in manufacturing of linear technology products.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

HSTEC specializes in the development, manufacture, and repair of high-speed motor spindles and fixtures. The final core area of expertise in the CHIRON Group is in additive manufacturing products and solutions. Now with newer technologies, we see a good opportunity, demand, and growth for additive manufacturing.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

A recent development project evaluated the feasibility of using wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to produce layup tooling for complex contoured winglets mounted at the tips of the wings of MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian (shown above) remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

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iBASEt

APRIL 26, 2023

The continuous improvement efforts in the plant range from information systems for paperless operations and data collection to improved clean manufacturing cells to the development of high-quality inspection systems. Process improvements are standardized in the manufacturing instructions.

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MEM

MAY 25, 2023

Moreover, as most components are made from oil-based virgin raw materials, they are advancing the depletion of non-renewable sources. To get there, though, they require the support of manufacturing, processing and recycling facilities, which should invest in innovative circular solutions.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Pavilions are dedicated to 3D/additive manufacturing; finishing; forming & fabricating; METALFORM; robotics & industrial automation; tube & pipe; welding; and welding automation. The SimTrans program works more powerfully than ever to allow enterprise control of distributive manufacturing between separate locations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 6, 2024

Tormach , a US-based manufacturer of CNC machines and industrial robotics, introduces its latest innovation: the Tormach 1500MX CNC Mill. Cutting feed rates of up to 1200IPM (XY) reduce cycle times and take advantage of adaptive tool paths. a high-performance composite aircraft manufacturer. “It

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