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Robotic Simulation to Bridge the Skills Gap
Because robots still only do what they are programmed to do and still require qualified personnel to build, operate and maintain them, savvy shops realize that creating a workforce skilled in Industry 4.0 technologies is key to future competitiveness – but certain challenges make this difficult. What should they do?
Intelligent Grinding, Milling and Polishing System for Tool and Mold Making
For ultrafine grinding, the SUNmic 60 micro motor system from Suhner is a multi-purpose tool with a touch panel that can accept a range of micro motors and tool hand pieces depending on the application.
Integrated Visual Work Instructions for The Factory of the Future
The Electronic Work Instruction system from Visual Knowledge Share provides a more visual platform to operators that cuts the time in half that is spent by managers creating and maintaining work instructions.
An Alternative Deslagging System for Small Steel Service Centers
With a 37 in working width and minimum part size of 11 in x 2 in that is suited for small steel service centers in particular, the SMD 133 DRS machine from LISSMAC handles slag removal, deburring, and edge rounding of plasma and oxyfuel cut parts.
Portable Morse Taper Magnetic Drill Can Tackle More Job Operations
The HMD2MT portable magnetic drill from Hougen features a #2 Morse Taper arbor system for increased versatility, giving steel fabricators the flexibility to tackle more job operations with one tool.
Job-Based and Item-Based ERP Systems that Fit Shop Needs
The manufacturing ERP suite from ECi Software includes the JobBOSS job-based system to manage expanding real-time data and the M1 item-based system that can be tailored to best suit the individual needs of the user.
Air-Cooled Fluid Chillers for Metalworking
The QBE series of air-cooled fluid chillers from Chase Cooling Systems can be customized for resistance welding to lasers to EDM and comes fully packaged with refrigeration system, controls, storage tank, and pump to integrate into existing machinery.
Heller Machine Tools Increases Sales Force
Peter Stackpoole, Steve Gugan, Marc St-Pierre, and Dave Mondek have joined their sales team.
WB Industries Adds New Managers
Joseph Behlmann is their new director of operations and Richard Wages is their newest project manager.
Nixon Gear Adds New Grinding Machines
They increase their capabilities by investing in a Studer S121 two-spindle universal cylindrical grinder and a Toyoda GL4Ai-50 OD grinder.
ECi Acquires Vineyardsoft
This deal integrates business activity monitoring software into the ERP portfolio of ECi.
FlexArm Breaks Ground on New Facility
Their new $4 million state-of-the-art headquarters will house R&D, engineering, customer testing/runoff, manufacturing, and administration.
