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FABTECH 2024 Recap: Metal fabrication meets Big Tech

The Fabricator

One FABTECH speaker began with a novel thesis: The tech industry has some fundamental business advantages that metal fabrication doesntbut it doesnt have to be this way.

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A ReBeL Without the Cost: igus Drops Low-Cost AGV With Integrated Cobot

Control.com

Automated guided vehicles (AGV) do not have to break the bank or require specialized expertise to operate. Enter ReBeL Move, igus new, affordable AGV fitted with an optional ReBeL cobot.

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When working with CAD sheet metal, workflow options exist

The Fabricator

CAD guru Gerald Davis compares two sheet metal workflows to demonstrate why one stands out from the other.

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Diversity and inclusion can accelerate robotics innovation, finds Max Planck study

Robotics Business Review

A German study outlines the benefits of having a diverse team for robotics research. | Source: Adobe Stock The field of robotics is highly interdisciplinary, encompassing mechanical and electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, neuroscience, and biology. If that academic diversity is paired with workforce diversity, it could drive more creativity and innovation, according to a recent study from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, or MPI-IS.

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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

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Shop takes beam fabricating to the next level

The Fabricator

Gulf Coast Welding purchased a beam processing line to provide it with productivity that couldn't be matched by the skilled hands of its own workforce.

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Saudi Arabia invests in automated construction startup GMT Robotics

Robotics Automation News

NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, has signed a landmark investment agreement with GMT Robotics, one of Europes emerging innovators in advanced construction technology.