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Changing the Approach to Robotic Automation
The TaskMate system from READY Robotics is a fully integrated turnkey system for flexible and dynamic interactive machine tending that incorporates the UR robots from Universal Robots.
Yaskawa Motoman Names New Vice President
David Troeter joins their executive team as their new vice president of customer satisfaction.
Mobile Tool Data Communication Application for the Industry 4.0 Smart Factory
The i.com smartphone and tablet application from Benz Inc. scans, saves, processes and uses tool data to monitor the condition of sophisticated CNC tooling for metal and composites machining applications via NFC and Bluetooth, either in real time or after specific events.
SICK Appoints New General Counsel
Elise Furlan has been promoted to General Counsel, North America.
ABCO Enters VPP Agreement with ABB
They are now an authorized systems integrator of ABB robots.
Futura Automation Adds Regional Manager
George Wilken handles sales and support of aerospace, automotive, medical and general manufacturing customers in Southern California.
Mazak Names New General Manager for Northeast Region
Jim Rutan now oversees sales, service and applications support in New England and the eastern halves of New York and Pennsylvania.
GF Machining Solutions Announces New Distributors
Peak EDM now handles sales in Michigan’s lower peninsula, and Midwest Machinery Solutions serves northern Illinois.
M-CNC Invests in Rapid Response Manufacturing
Their ambitious growth plans include investing $3.8 million in machine tools and automation for rapid 10-day turnaround of orders.
Multi-Tasking Productivity in Machining Large Parts for Oil and Gas
The multi-tasking QTN 450M turning center from Mazak performs milling, drilling and tapping operations for highly efficient single-setup part processing to boost productivity and reduce cycle times when machining large diameter, shaft-type parts used in oil and gas.
5ME Launches New Website
Their Freedom Smart Manufacturing Platform site features an ROI calculator, details on six smart manufacturing modules, case studies and a free trial offer.
DMG MORI USA Appoints New President
James V. Nudo is their new president.
