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Enhancing the Shop Floor with AI

Modern Machine Shop

AI can enhance shopfloor operations in many ways, including by aiding in the creation of CNC programs. Standing at the cusp of the AI revolution, this has never been truer. While there are concerns about AI replacing workers, applying AI to part manufacturing doesn’t mean automating away people and processes.

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Top Trends in 2025

Automation Mag

Canadian companies have had a rough start to the year as discussions on the potential economic impact of tariffs point towards difficult times ahead. While the end of 2024 suggested a growing focus on humanoid robotics and further advancements in AI, automation technologies have taken a backseat in current plans for Canadian manufacturers.

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Tips to Improve Welding Efficiency and Reduce Costs

Fabricating & Metal Work

Pushing button 1, 2 or 3 recalls a preset and optimized weld program. The operator level ensures that the operator using the machine is qualified to run the weld procedures programmed; the supervisor level enables adding limits and locks to ensure adherence to a WPS. The RFID card enables two permission levels.

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FANUC America Showcases its Latest Robotic and Automation Technologies for Warehousing and Logistics at Modex 2024

Fabricating & Metal Work

FANUC America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs will showcase its automation solutions designed to help companies future proof their supply chain at Modex 2024 in Atlanta, March 11-14, booth #B-4026. Customers can program the robot and experience it firsthand.

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Machine Vision Specialist SICK Expands its Comprehensive Solution with NOVA-powered Smart Camera

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At the UKIVA show, SICK has expanded its comprehensive machine vision portfolio with the UK launch of the Inspector83x 2D AI smart camera, which harnesses the power of SICK’s user-friendly NOVA common development platform.

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How Manufacturers are Using AI, and Training Workers for the Future

Fabricating & Metal Work

To address this need, organizations are creating smarter technology and tools that leverage AI to collect and analyze data to optimize manufacturing processes. This allows the users to handle increased complexity and for the AI to perform more of the heavy lifting, simplifying the role of the factory team.

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Improving the Approachability of Automation

Fabricating & Metal Work

For many, the only concept of robotic automation that comes to mind is inspired from commercials showcasing expansive factory settings with dozens of large, fast-moving robot arms that are timed to conveyors. This includes arc welding without additional coverings or safeguarding (based on risk assessment).