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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.
COE Ships Servo Feed to Four Star Tooling
COE Press Equipment (Sterling Heights, MI) has shipped and installed an 18″ Series 2 Servo Feed to Four Star Tooling & Engineering Inc. (Sterling Heights, MI), a manufacturer of clamps, baffles, brackets, flat springs, clips, washers, and wire forms.
AXYZ Introduces New CNC Router for High-Performance Metal Cutting
AXYZ Automation Inc. (Burlington, Ontario, Canada) has added the new METALWORKER to its lineup of CNC routers.
Meet Dot Matrix: A Basic Tool of Industry 4.0
From the factory of origin to the final destination, dot-matrix codes can help track, trace and inform everyone in the product lifecycle. The dot-matrix code really is one of the most basic, and important, tools of Industry 4.0.
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.
Communicate, Diversify and Be Creative
There is a bright side to the challenges machine shops are dealing with. Get ahead of the issues and the positives in the manufacturing economy will see you to the other side. The experiences of a die stamping company in Connecticut may sound familiar; learn how their pro-active measures are making a difference.
Wayland to Exhibit New Additive Manufacturing System in November at Formnext 2021
Wayland Additive Ltd. (Huddersfield, England) has announced that it will exhibit its metal additive manufacturing (AM) system, Calibur3, at Formnext 2021, which will take place Nov. 16-19 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Bystronic to Hold Open House to Celebrate New U.S. Headquarters for the Americas
On Oct. 27 and 28, Bystronic Inc. will have an open house to celebrate the grand opening of its new headquarters for the Americas.
Fantastic Finishes
Discover the latest product advances to apply in your machine shop’s finishing processes. Find out what’s new with abrasives, belts, brushes and grinding wheels.
Commercial Credit Inc.: One of North Carolina’s Top 40 Mid-Market Companies for the Ninth Consecutive Year
For the ninth time in a row, Commercial Credit Inc. (Charlotte, NC) has made the Business North Carolina Mid-Market Fast 40 List.
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.
