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Secomea Joins Mitsubishi Electric Automation Program
Their software provides access for remote maintenance of machine tool HMIs and PLCs, regardless of the connection method.
Advanced Robotics, Automation for Manufacturing Cells
ABB Robotics offers the new IRB1200 robot family, the FlexMT machine tending cell, and part handling with the higher payload FlexPicker delta robot for job shops of varying sizes serving different industry sectors.
FANUC Collaborates with Rockwell Automation
The goal is to expand seamless, highly integrated automation solutions in CNC and robotic applications.
How a Flexible Manufacturing System Advances the Science of Machining
Take a look at how this flexible manufacturing system (FMS) from Makino has become a cost-competitive solution for the high-mix, low-volume production requirements at Micro-Mechanics.
Applied Robotics Appoints New President
John Serflilippi is the new president and interim chief executive officer of this manufacturer of robotic end-of-arm tooling.
Unattended Machining
The ultimate goal in the trend toward greater automation in machine shops is unattended machining. Here is a review of some of the latest integrated machine tool systems that can help shops achieve that goal.
DMG MORI Installation at Leeds University
The University selected a DMU 40 eVo linear for its 18,000 rpm spindle speed, 5-axis continuous machining capabilities, dynamic swivel rotary table, linear drives and small footprint..
National Robotics Week Encourages Interest in STEM
Yaskawa Motoman celebrated National Robotics Week by inspiring local students to become involved in STEM courses and pursue careers in robotics, where job opportunities continue to grow as more companies implement automation to meet production demands.
Co-Operative Robots Take Center Stage
Dense clusters of robots, requiring no complex computation, can swarm like bees or a flock of birds to carry out tasks collectively and pave the way for robot ‘swarms’ to be used in the agricultural industry, for example, where precision farming methods could benefit from the use of large numbers of very simple and cheap robots.
CCAM Appoints New Research Staff Members
Distinguished engineers Arvinth Rathinam and Daniel Moodie will lead research in manufacturing processes and digital controls.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Opens Certified Training Center in Massachusetts
The training center at Gibson Engineering provides more convenient access to training, hardware and material for a high concentration of customers in the Northeastern U.S.
Siemens Names TechSolve as a Solution Partner for MTConnect
Through this development, Siemens proactively responds to the growing demand in the market for MTConnect solutions among the end-user and machine tool builder sectors.
