Gary Mintchell

JUNE 28, 2023

ABB Robotics is supporting Junglekeepers in their mission to protect 55,000 acres of Amazon rainforest and reverse deforestation. There are many technologies that we can use to preserve the forest, and this robot can help a lot to reforest faster, but we have to be very selective.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 14, 2023

Thread verification is the latest enhancement to New Scale Robotics ’ Q-Span Automated Gauging System , a do-it-yourself (DIY) robotic automation system for quality teams in high-mix, small-batch manufacturing. Data from any or all gauges can be used in real time for in-process decision making and process monitoring.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

The first is the release of OpreX Robot Management Core, an application in the Asset Management and Integrity family. The second concerns strengthened industrial network support in CENTUM in the Control and Safety System family of solutions. OpreX Robot Management Core Yokogawa Electric Corp.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Photo Credit: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that it is now a Certified System Integrator (CSI) for Universal Robots (UR). Brian Conner, CSI program manager at Universal Robots, says, “Flexxbotics has been part of the UR+ ecosystem since 2018 and has become a real leader in CNC automation. .”

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Flexxbotics’ patent-pending FlexxCORE technology enables the robots to securely connect and communicate with Hexagon machines to provide closed-loop feedback and real-time updates to the inspection equipment for autonomous process control.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Photo Credit: Getty Images Flexxbotics has announced its robot machine-tending connectivity is now compatible with the full range of Mazak CNC machines and automation equipment. Flexxbotics is compatible with the full line of Mazak Mazatrol controllers, including its AI-powered SmoothAi, SmoothEz, SmoothX, SmoothG and SmoothC.

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Metrology

AUGUST 29, 2022

Third Dimension has announced Loop Technology as a Vectro Integrator to deliver advanced, robotic, 2D profile measurement solutions for both quality and process control applications in high value manufacturing.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I thought her recent TED talk was terrific, and I was thrilled to talk to her about how you train a large language model, why it’s so hard for robots to pick tools out of a box, and why universities must play a key role in the future of AI research. The post Beyond ChatGPT appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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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

APRIL 8, 2024

Binder USA said the features of its M12 SMD connectors include: Four, six, and eight number of contacts A-, B-, D-, and X-coded IP67 protection class Compact and easy to automate processing, binder says Available in shielded and unshielded versions Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MARCH 7, 2024

Vectro®2 with FANUC CRX unlocks quick and easy automation of 2D profile measurements for both metrology control and process control applications. This integration enables manufacturers to automate the measurement of gap and flush, edge, radius, chamfer, angle, and many other profile features.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 2, 2024

In this photo of a fully automated cell, the Renishaw Central software platform achieves end-to-end process control via multi-directional data flows between the software, a machine tool, a robot and a gaging system. The Central platform monitors the quality of parts and processes, halting operations if they go beyond set limits.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The global robot vision system market is likely at US$ 2,690.4 In order to improve job efficiency and replace human labour, the market for robots is rising and is anticipated to rise more during the coming year. However the specific uses depend on the type of vehicle or model being manufactured. million by 2033.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced it has acquired eFlex Systems , a provider of cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) technologies. The post Epicor acquires manufacturing execution system provider eFlex Systems appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Control Engineering’s top 5 content over the past week covered advanced process control, PLC programming, device lifecycle management and more. Six questions that can help remove advanced process control roadblocks. Soft robots grip with the right amount of force. Links to each article below.

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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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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 31, 2022

31, 2022–Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis finds that the evolution of automated manufacturing is leading to a paradigm shift away from manual metrology solutions to automated metrology solutions. This triggers the demand for robot-based metrology tools across industries. San Antonio –Oct. million by 2026 from $189.9

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Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

Control Engineering’s top 5 pieces of content over the past week covered pump control, PID loop tuning and women in manufacturing. How open process automation will shape the future of pump control While Industry 4.0

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

As Wales Tech Week draws closer, visitors can expect digital transformation in manufacturing to be one of the main focuses. I spoke to experts in the industry to see how manufacturing businesses stand to reap huge benefits from tech advances including digital transformation. But digital transformation cannot be considered in isolation.

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Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

smart manufacturing and digital transformation. be changing how stakeholders approach automation, controls and instrumentation? SIRI by INCIT is designed to help manufacturers assess and advance digital readiness. technologies have enabled a shift from reactive process to predictive and prescriptive ones. initiatives.

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Marshall Wolf Automation

JULY 25, 2022

Since 2006, when the term “Smart Manufacturing” was first coined, industrial manufacturers have been focused on improving the transmission and analysis of production data. Knowing exactly what’s happening on your manufacturing floor can mean major improvements in production efficiency and worker safety. . Advanced robotics.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 11, 2023

i5s COBOT Overview – SD 480p Universal Robots (UR) is not only the most widely used collaborative robot arm in the manufacturing industry, the UR cobots have also become the platform of choice for a fast-growing ecosystem of innovative OEM solutions.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 3, 2024

New Compact Resistance Welding Workstation Simplifies Tasks AMADA WELD TECH INC. , (Monrovia, CA) a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, offers the WR Series of Resistance Welding Workstations. The ESAB cobots feature a Universal Robots UR20 or UR10e industrial robot arm.

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Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. For these processes to run over wireless infrastructure, the communications technology must deliver against strict application requirements for performance and reliability. 2) Manufacturing logistics. Finally, over to you!

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Control Engineering

MAY 2, 2023

Logistics, robotics advances at the heart of improving automation ProMat’s return after a four-year absence showed a greater emphasis on robotics and how logistics improvements can make automation better in manufacturing facilities. PID tuning advice Control loop tuning information, advice and optimization. See video.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In today’s industrial manufacturing operations, there is increased emphasis on health, safety, and the environment. Over the past 25+ years, the process industry has witnessed a continual evolution of process safety standards. In contemporary manufacturing, operators and technicians need not be located physically on-site.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 3, 2024

Engineering a Machine Tending Infeed/Outfeed System for Cobots Exploring automation solutions in response to the labor shortage and increased demand revealed that collaborative robots (cobots), gaining in popularity for material handling and machine tending applications, promised to be a solid investment.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Smart pharmaceutical manufacturing can do more than drive up productivity. David Bean, Solutions Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric looks at how industrial automation can improve the environmental footprint of pharmaceutical manufacturing activities. The future of pharmaceutical manufacturing, also known as Pharma 4.0,

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Control Engineering Insights. Control Engineering conducts research on the most-important topics for subscribers to do their jobs better. Control systems and strategy. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Process control. Machine control. Loop control. Discrete control. Robotics use.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 4, 2023

S ince the 1950s, computing has revolutionized manufacturing. Early computing, like Computer Numerical Control (CNC), aimed to enhance machining quality and productivity. What followed was computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). They needed specialized expertise and new components. Industry 3.0

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 21, 2018

There is no one size fits all view when it comes to manufacturing. Large, advanced plants are using a plethora of advanced manufacturing processes, robots and data as a core part of their operations. Adding further value streams and services to products is changing the way manufacturers organizing and going to market.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 9, 2023

Other featured technology includes: The new MX7 Ultra , which can manufacture large volumes of end mills and other highly accurate cutting tools. The machine includes new software, hardware and design features for surface finishes, accuracy and controlled runout, designed to deliver batch consistency.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Inevitable revolutionary changes in the near future call for manufacturers to upgrade their facilities by implementing infrastructure changes across the board. 5G in manufacturing is already becoming a reality and companies that get ahead of the curve will be well-positioned for the future. Edge Computing Insights.

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Control Engineering

JULY 26, 2023

Bundy Group , an investment bank and advisory firm, provides an update on mergers & acquisitions and capital placement activity for companies that address the manufacturing and plant management fields. 7/13/23 Simbe Robotics, Inc., Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. 7/6/23 Digital Monitoring Products Inc. Learn more.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 11, 2022

5G wireless communication can help process manufacturers realize digital transformation. 5G can help in many ways including cloud robotics, remote monitoring and more. A proof-of-concept was performed with remote control technology to prove 5G could be successfully used in a process manufacturing facility.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 12, 2022

They recently held a trade fair with the Milwaukee School of Engineering, presenting the latest in scanning technology to a consortium the school drives for additive manufacturing. The consortium is funded by a group of larger manufacturers based in Wisconsin. An example is cobots, even robotically loaded CMM and CT scanners.

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Control Engineering

JULY 17, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how Ireland fosters collaboration and innovation among manufacturers. See how workforce development and training initiatives can support innovation in manufacturing. Learn about innovative manufacturing projects underway in Ireland. Industry 5.0 insights Whereas Industry 4.0 Industry 5.0

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