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Coldwater Machine Names New Quality Manager
Lisa Ruppert now develops, implements and maintains their QMS system and certifications.
How to Configure Network Cameras from a Web Browser
With reliability and speed needed for traceability, error-proofing, vision-guided robotics and other applications, BVS Cockpit software from Balluff does what sensors can’t do, with all of the functions needed to operate SmartCameras.
OnRobot Opens First R&D Office in U.S.
The new location in Los Angeles provides opportunities to attract talent and expand their robotic gripper portfolio.
TRUMPF Names New Director of Smart Factory
Markus Zimmermann now leads the operation and continuous development of their Smart Factory in Chicago.
Unmanned Bending System for Small, Medium and Large Batch Sizes
The compact Dyna-Cell robotic bending cell from LVD Strippit automates the bending of small to medium-sized parts in varying batch sizes at bending speeds up to 1 in per second.
Highly Productive Processing Systems for Heavy Fabrication
Ficep offers the Gemini Model 36 HDE dual bridge gantry plate processing system and RAZ thermal cutting production cell for structural steel with innovative capabilities for cost-effective production.
Next Steps in Metal 3D Printing for Mass Production and Prototyping
Desktop Metal provides advanced metal 3D printing systems for high speed, cost-effective mass production of quality parts and seamless, automated prototyping of complex parts from digital file to sintered part.
Next-Generation Teachable Cobots Improve Machine Tending and More
OB7-Max 8 and OB7-Max 12 seven-axis smart collaborative robots from Productive Robotics add an enhanced human sense of vision that provides unique, flexible and cost-effective capabilities not currently available in the market.
The Practical Impact of Industry 4.0 – Part 2: Automatic Manufacturing
Last time we saw how Industry 4.0 uses automated software to control and simplify the flow of information and tasks. Now let’s explore how it uses automated hardware to control and simplify the flow of materials and goods.
Added Value: The Importance of Aftermarket Care
You’ve covered every detail in upfront costs and factory floorspace, but what about technical support and service after production starts? Whether buying one robot or hundreds, having access to diverse support services to ensure peak robot performance is vital to maximizing your return on investment. Here’s why.
Real-Time Tracking of Parts Reduces Downtime
To optimize logistical flows, reduce downtime and improve productivity, WorkPLAN 2019 R1 from Vero Software allows users to model their workshop and localize parts during the manufacturing process in real-time through activity time recordings or operator location declarations.
Optical Sensors for Longer Operating Distances
Ideal for Industry 4.0 manufacturing, R20x series photoelectric sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs use DuraBeam Laser and Multi-Pixel technologies for extremely precise detection and distance measurement of small objects.
