Sun.Apr 09, 2023

article thumbnail

Automated CAM Programming – Is Your Software Really Delivering?

Modern Machine Shop

Manufacturers are experiencing a perfect storm, with stretched supply chains, increasing cost of goods and materials, and the ever-present skills gap. At times it can be challenging to survive – let alone grow. You might initially think that the quality of your machined parts is the key differentiator here, and yet the reality is success lies in your ability to reduce waste and cost.

article thumbnail

RC Mowers expands its dealer network with addition of companies in New York and Iowa

Robotics Automation News

RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, announced today it has entered into dealership agreements with Pennsylvania-based Stephenson Equipment (SEI) and Iowa’s Elliott Equipment to add them to its dealer network.

Robotics 105
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Robotic Thread Verification Enhances Q-Span Automated Gauging System

Metrology

The Q-Span Gauging System incorporates a Universal Robots (UR) collaborative robot for flexibility, ease of use, and rapid return on investment. The post Robotic Thread Verification Enhances Q-Span Automated Gauging System appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

Robotics 105
article thumbnail

Vanguard to invest $6 million in automaton at Georgia facility

Robotics Automation News

Briggs & Stratton, one of the world’s largest producers of engines for outdoor power equipment, is making an additional investment of $6 million in its Advanced Battery Manufacturing facility in Tucker, Georgia, to improve the safety, efficiency and production capacity of its Vanguard Lithium-Ion Battery Packs through the addition of automated equipment within its manufacturing […]

article thumbnail

The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

article thumbnail

Shop Replaces Two Verticals With One Horizontal

Modern Machine Shop

Focused On Machining is a Colorado machine shop capable of both high- and low-volume work. To overcome both a lack of personnel and a lack of space, the shop traded in two VMCs for a highly automated HMC cell. Focused On Machining is a job shop in Loviers, Colorado, outside of Denver. The company focuses principally on prototyping in the medical, aerospace and defense industries, in addition to some production work.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Four things to look for in a robotic integration partner

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives As supply chains are disrupted, baby boomers age out and the need for general use products continues to grow, manufacturers are faced with producing more with less. Robust yet intuitive robot capability is effectively addressing these issues, boosting manufacturing output and product quality for optimal productivity gains. While there are dozens of highly experiences robot integrators strategically scattered across North America, manufacturers should carefully consider severa

article thumbnail

Ukrainian startup Deus Robotics secures $1.5 million seed round funding for warehouse robotics solutions

Robotics Automation News

Deus Robotics, a Ukrainian startup specializing in warehouse robotics engineering and software development, has raised $1.5 million in seed funding from SMRK VC, a Ukrainian venture fund. The investment will help the company attract new customers in the US and Europe and expand its line of robotic warehouse solutions.

article thumbnail

AI, flexible robotics’ growing role in manufacturing’s future

Control Engineering

Industrial automation insights Artificial intelligence (AI) and flexible robotic systems have emerged as key technologies in industrial automation’s future. AI, in particular, is having a moment in the public consciousness, but AI has been used as a key development tool for robotics to make them more flexible and able to handle more complex tasks.

article thumbnail

Space robotics market revenue forecast to grow to $7 billion by 2032

Robotics Automation News

The global market for space robotics is forecast to exceed revenues of $7 billion by 2032 with a projected compound annual growth rate of 9 percent over 2023-2032, according to a report by Global Market Insights. The market growth is due to the rapid expansion of the electronic chip manufacturing industry globally.

article thumbnail

Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

article thumbnail

‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – April 10th

Metrology

Summary of headine metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – April 10th appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

article thumbnail

ETH scientists create one-wheel robot that balances with only a single reaction wheel

Robotics Automation News

Robotics specialists from a group led by ETH professor Raffaello D’Andrea have created a new, cube-​shaped robot that can balance on its pivot and compensate for external disturbances. What makes the One-​Wheel Cubli unique? Unlike its predecessors, it only requires a single reaction wheel.

article thumbnail

Guided Assembly With Immediate Feedback Avoids Errors

Metrology

The worker sees the correct sequence and alignment of components through augmented reality glasses. The post Guided Assembly With Immediate Feedback Avoids Errors appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

article thumbnail

SeqSense shows how it built autonomous security robots on AWS

Robotics Automation News

Japanese robotics startup SeqSense has built autonomous security robots using Amazon Web Services and Amazon’s platform for robotics According to Japan’s national institute of population and social security research, the working population in Japan is expected to decrease by 30 percent in the next 30 years.

article thumbnail

How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

article thumbnail

Hexagon Launches Next Generation Ultra-High Accuracy CMMs

Metrology

New generation of CMM machines is part of a wider transformation of Hexagon CMM portfolio towards application-focused models configured for manufacturers’ specific measurement challenges. The post Hexagon Launches Next Generation Ultra-High Accuracy CMMs appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

article thumbnail

Aerospace manufacturer JPB Système reaches ‘production milestone’ of 5 million flight parts

Robotics Automation News

JPB Système, a manufacturer of technology solutions for aerospace, aeronautic and other industries, says it has manufactured “five million separate flight parts since the start of its production operations over 20 years ago”.

article thumbnail

Ceratizit's Updated Tooling Solutions Improve Machining Performance

Modern Machine Shop

EcoCut-P. Photo Credit: Ceratizit USA Inc. Ceratizit has updated its EcoCut indexable inserts with the Dragonskin coating for ISO-P materials. Now referred to as EcoCut-P, the inserts reportedly achieve 15% greater performance than the predecessor models, according to the company’s tests. Due to the coating’s optimized layer structure, the inserts can increase tool life and reduce machining time.

52
article thumbnail

Motional to add new features to its robotaxi service

Robotics Automation News

Ride-hail passengers in Las Vegas can now take an autonomous ride in a Motional IONIQ 5 robotaxi at night “Las Vegas is a city that really comes alive once the sun goes down, so extending our service to match rider demand is a critical step forward in the evolution of our vehicle,” says Akshay Jaising, […]

97
article thumbnail

Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass

article thumbnail

Poll: What is the most valuable thing a moldmaker should know?

Mold Making Technology

52
article thumbnail

BlueBotics to showcase its robotics technology at LogiMAT after acquisition by Zapi

Robotics Automation News

BlueBotics, a Zapi Group company specializing in vehicle automation, will stage a multi-brand automated vehicle demonstration in the Zapi Group/BlueBotics booth (#6B61 in hall 6).

article thumbnail

Sunnen's Electronic Bore Gage Provides Flexible Measurement

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Sunnen Products Company Sunnen Products Company ’s new PGE-6000 Electronic Bore Gage enables precise control of final bore size and quality of purchased or semi-finished parts, with an instant digital or numerical readout. The electronically amplified comparative bore gage is said to be ideal for quick, simple, economical process control in almost any manufacturing environment.

article thumbnail

Demand for robot vision system set to surpass $7 million by 2033

Robotics Automation News

The global robot vision system market is likely at $2,690.4 million in 2023 and expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.4 percent during the forecast years of 2023-2033, according to a report by Fact.MR.

article thumbnail

Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration. While ERP handles long-term strategic oversight, ION Factory OS delivers real-time production control, ensuring speed, flexibility, and precision.

article thumbnail

Waygate Technologies Presents Industrial Inspection Solutions For Superior Quality Management

Metrology

Waygate Technologies will present Industrial X-ray and Computed Tomography For Fast, Precise and Reliable Inspections. The post Waygate Technologies Presents Industrial Inspection Solutions For Superior Quality Management appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

52
article thumbnail

Non-industrial robots market expected to grow 19 percent a year

Robotics Automation News

The market for non-industrial robots is expected to reach $83.4 billion in 2023 and $465.5 billion by the end of 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 18.8 percent, according to a report by Fact.MR.

article thumbnail

Non-Contact Measurement Technology Featured at CONTROL

Metrology

At this year's CONTROL event companies and research institutions will be presenting the developments from the field of non-contact measurement and testing. The post Non-Contact Measurement Technology Featured at CONTROL appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

52
article thumbnail

How automation and good jobs can co-exist

Control Engineering

Workforce development insights The Work of the Future task force is emphasizing positive-sum automation to help dispel certain beliefs and attitudes relating to automation in manufacturing and its impact on jobs. Co-directors Julie Shah and Ben Armstrong are holding automation clinics to show manufacturers how to break out of their zero-sum choices and showcase automation success stories.

article thumbnail

6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

article thumbnail

IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of April 10, 2023

Fastener News Desk

Here’s what’s happening in fastener industry news and events the week of April 10, 2023. Watch now on FastenerTV at YouTube (12:58) Fastener Training Week wrapped up a week of intense training and plant tours in Cleveland, OH. From classroom learning and hands-on exercises about calipers, torque, metallurgy, materials, fastener failures, hydrogen embrittlement, and bolt tension to touring plants and networking, the students soaked in five intensive days of fastener education.

Form 52
article thumbnail

3D Printing Technologies for Moldmaking Applications

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: 3D Systems, Hexagon, DMG MORI, AddUp Ever-evolving technological markets continue to positively influence and impact the manufacturing industry. As additive manufacturing (AM) has risen in popularity, mold builders, for example, have seen a difference in what it can provide, from more intricate conformal cooling channels, to mold repair and production of complex components.

article thumbnail

Star Cutter Receives Grant for Employee Training

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Star Cutter Company Star Cutter announces that its Tawas Tool, Ossineke Industries and H.B. Carbide facilities have received 2023 Going Pro Talent Funds from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity-Workforce Development (LEO-WD) through the Michigan Works! agency. The Going Pro funding source assists employers in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees.