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Maximize the Benefits of Smart Manufacturing
Software, controls, automation and robotics assist job shops in getting the most value from their machines and staff, including facilitating continuous improvements.
Mitigating Hazards with Robots
Embrace robots to enhance worker safety and increase worker satisfaction in order to achieve greater overall productivity, boosting return on investment.
KUKA Case Study: KARL STORZ’ Endoscopy Production in Widnau, Switzerland
Company has produced eyepiece cups for endoscopes automatically since last summer. KUKA’s KR AGILUS assists the company in increasing production.
JMP Solutions Opens New Production Facility in Northwest Arkansas
With the expansion, the automation systems integrator will provide U.S. customers greater access to its intelligent automation and robotics services.
At Automate 2022, KUKA will Show Complete End-to-End Automation Solutions
From June 6-9, KUKA will showcase different robots: the new KR 3 DELTA robot, a KR 6 SCARA, a KR 6 AGILUS and KMR mobile robot with an LBR iiwa.
Follow an Effective Roadmap to Mobile Automation
Determine the major ways an automated guided vehicle platform can be used in your shop to maximize the benefits.
FANUC’s New Robot Designed to Handle Heavy Products
With a 1,000 kg payload, a 3,253 mm horizontal reach, and a 4,297 mm vertical reach, the M-1000iA is capable of handling automotive components, construction materials and battery packs for EVs. Shipping of the product will begin this quarter.
New ABB OmniCore robot controllers offer faster, scalable, more energy efficient manufacturing
ABB expands OmniCore robot controller family with two new controllers: E10 and V250XT for an even wider range of manufacturing applications. The faster performance and enhanced flexibility enable improved productivity and ability to respond to changing market demands. Controllers deliver scalability through inclusion of over 1,000 software and hardware functions.
ABB Offers Two New Robot Controllers to Speed Performance, Provide Scalability
ABB (Auburn Hills, MI) has announced it’s adding two new controllers that offer energy savings of up to 20 percent, built-in digital connectivity, and 1,000+ additional functions to meet changing requirements.
ATI Industrial Automation Releases New Tool Changer for Smaller Robots
ATI Industrial Automation (Apex, NC) has announced it is releasing a new, standard tool-changing option for robots in the 25 – 35 kg payload class.
Hypertherm Releases Module for its CAD/CAM Nesting Software
Hypertherm Inc. (Hanover, NH) has announced the release of Production Manager, an optional module for its ProNest® advanced CAD/CAM nesting software.
Automation in the Fab Shop?
Discover how collaborative robots are solving long standing production challenges.
