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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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Loading, unloading and measuring of the components takes place concurrent with cycle time. Source: Emag LLC Emag SU ’s gear-profile grinding solutions include the G 160 and the G 250 machines. Loading and unloading operations, as well as component measurements, are performed in concurrently with cycle times.

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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

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.

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 28, 2022

SOURCE: Northrop Grumman. In 2019, Made In Space (MIS) selected Northrop Grumman to support NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) demonstration of the autonomous robotic manufacturing and assembly platform, Archinaut. Northrop Grumman has also advanced AM applications to space.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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 Safety requirements for both are also the same since it is commonly using the same type of laser source. Figure 1-Laser beam delivery options.

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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. While the cost, cycle-time, and quality benefits are many, truly lights-out production has historically been limited to large manufacturers.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 6, 2023

Most of these molds use modern hot gating systems to reduce customer cycle time and decrease scrap. Mold inspection by hand, eye and a robotic probe is a specific investment area. We also have a new project manager who sources software and updates our standard operating procedures.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 24, 2022

High-precision axes, short measurement loops, dual measurement on all axes, consistent isolation of the EDM area from heat sources and submerged working areas optimize conditions for micro applications. This large vertical lathe is ideal for industries looking to dramatically reduce cycle time for difficult-to-cut materials.

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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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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. Source: AMT. Source: AMT. “What is the definition of automation?”

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2023

The American Gear Manufacturers Association’s (AGMA) Motion + Power Technology Expo brings together in one place the latest advancements in gearing and all three power transmission sources: mechanical power, fluid power and electrical power. It’s really been beneficial for Wisconsin Gear. Based in the U.S., Reasontek Corp.

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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. Automation. This means the SAM series fully meets future Industry 4.0

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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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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

An example is the advanced palletizer from Universal Robot & Robotiq, notes Warren Osak, president of Electromate. Advanced robot safety features include safe limited speed and positioning. This creates a very compact and effective robot package that is very simple to deploy (use typical wall voltage).

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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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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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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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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. ” Photo Credit, all images: Dynamic Tool Corp.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

End-to-End Conformal Cooling Design, Production for Faster Cycle Times, Boosted Part Quality. Cooling is a critical process for plastic injection molds, affecting both cycle time and final part quality, Cimatron notes, but is especially challenging for complex parts when using traditional drilling and milling methods.

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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. Hrishikesh played an instrumental role in setting up strategic partnerships especially in the Machine Tool and Robotics segments. Zimmer is a source of ingenious solutions and important technical innovations.

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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. An obvious strategy for recycling facilities is to adopt robotic and/or machine vision systems to perform rapid and accurate sorting of large volumes of waste.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

A very fine layer of metal powder is applied to the build plate via roller or blade, after which a thermal energy source (typically laser or electron beam) is directed at specific locations on the build plate where it melts and fuses powder into solid metal, forming the first layer of a part. For injection molds, PCS Co. Photo Credit: PCS Co.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

milling, hobbing and grinding) in one machine and systems that use a sub-spindle or multiple axes to machine parts in a single setup to reduce cycle time and minimize geometric and shape defects. Extremely fast and intelligent robots help companies meet order fulfillment demands, a trend driven by e-commerce sales, which grew to $272.6

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iBASEt

APRIL 26, 2023

This type of closed-loop quality system is essential to achieving higher levels of quality while improving cycle time and assuring regulatory compliance with AS9100 standards. percent delivered quality level and 100 percent on- time delivery level. The company has also received Northrop Grumman’s Platinum Source Preferred Award.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

Smart machines and robotics will handle more of the industrial work especially where human intervention would be seen as more dangerous to deploy. The use of AI will also help to program the machines will increase in real-time situations. With the incubation of robotics and Industry 4.0,

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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. An established sales and service network with local parts sourcing ensures customer satisfaction. Venue Information. Atlanta, GA 30313.

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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. 5000 list for 2023.

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