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Desoutter Launches Data Analytics Software, a New Part of Company’s Industry 4.0 Platform
Desoutter Industrial Tools (Rockhill, SC) has launched DeMeter, which uses production data to provide predictive and prescriptive insights. The new software is an element in the Desoutter Ecosystem, the company’s Industry 4.0 platform.
How Automotive Robotics Paved the Way for Modern Automation
Demand for automation continues to escalate as companies search for ways to optimize operations — at this time only a small percentage of factory work is automated. Factory automation has come a long way — where to next?
Robotic Machine Tending for Optimized Operations
An increasing number of facilities are using flexible, portable robot platforms, which can be maneuvered throughout a factory to perform tasks. By robotically automating one or more elements on the shop floor, machine shops can not only increase productivity and OEE, but also realize a better ROI.
Hypertherm’s New Robotmaster Update Allows for Faster Programming of Robots
Hypertherm Inc. (Hanover, NH) has announced an update to its Robotmaster® software, which is used for offline programming of robots.
Manufacturers ‘Hire’ Robots at Hourly Rate
Formic Technologies Inc. (Chicago, IL) has launched as a company that provides robotics as a service. According to Formic, that means manufacturers can hire customized robots from top vendors at a low hourly rate and no upfront cost.
Beckhoff Automation Appoints New Regional Director for Eastern U.S.
Beckhoff Automation LLC (Savage, MN) has appointed Steve Rastberger to serve as regional director for the eastern U.S. following the retirement of Graham Harris.
Digitally Simulate and Validate Robot Applications with KUKA.Sim 4.0
KUKA Robotics Corp. (Shelby Township, MI) has launched KUKA.Sim 4.0, a major enhancement of its modular digital simulation software package.
Seven-Axis Cobot Brings Worker and Productivity Benefits to B.I.C. Precision
Absolute Machine Tools’ introduction to cobots and its ongoing support to B.I.C. Precision has resulted in many benefits for this job shop, including a productivity increase of at least 20 percent, fewer scrapped parts, faster delivery times and competitive pricing.
Seeing Double: How Smart Factories Use Digital Twins
Implementing digital twins in your shop allows you to understand what is happening in your machines now and in the future. The data allows you to extract meaning.
FANUC America Works to Address Shortage of Robotics and Automation Operators
FANUC America Corp. (Rochester Hills, MI) and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) have aligned to co-market the stackability of their respective industry-recognized certifications.
High-Speed MPX1400 Adds Versatility to Line of Paint Robots
Yaskawa Motoman (Miamisburg, OH) has added the very fast, very robust, six-axis MPX1400 robot to the MPX-series of paint robot. Optimized to create smooth, consistent finishes, this model is well-suited for a variety of dispensing and coating applications.
Fastems Delves into Link Between Automation and Improving Sustainable Manufacturing
By calculating its carbon handprint and footprint, Fastems LLC (West Chester, OH) has taken its first steps toward understanding how automation enables development of more sustainable production and how to reduce the company’s own environmental impact.
