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Design the Ideal Floor Layout for Cobotic Production and/or Assembly
Delmia Robotics’ software from Dassault Systemes maximizes automation initiatives by enabling manufacturers to design and virtually test a drilling-and-riveting, arc welding, spot welding, and/or material handling line before rolling it out.
End-Effector Kits Increase Cobot Flexibility
Do you own a Fanuc CRX cobot? Thinking of buying one? ATI Industrial Automation’s end-effector kits make the most of your investment by enabling applications including deburring, orbital sanding, tool changing, and force/torque sensing.
Match Spindle Performance to Specific Machining Need
Suitable for high-volume large, heavy part operations, Mazak’s HCN-5000 is a horizontal machining center that offers users the option of high-speed or high-torque integral motor spindle, so they can align proper speed and power for the job at hand.
Expedited Order Picking with Easy On-Off Access
Combilift’s Aisle Master Order Picker – the AME-OP – has all the functionality of the conventional model, but it’s designed with a low, single-step floor on both sides of the truck. Made for navigating narrow aisles, it’s available in weights from 3300 to 6000 lbs. and can reach as high as 39 feet.
Manufacturing Software is ‘Single Source of Truth’ For Product, Process, Quality
Siemens extends Xcelerator portfolio with enterprise-wide quality management system. Teamcenter Quality provides an all-geographies collaboration platform that also enables engineers to establish their own parameters for excellence.
100% Inspection on the Manufacturing Line
Streamlining quality inspections just got easier with Olympus’ Vanta iX in-line XRF analyzer that automates material analysis and alloy ID. Metal fabricators get real-time process monitoring in their 24/7 operations.
Compact Turning Center with Y-axis
Doosan Machine Tools’ Lynx 2600SY offers job shops a versatile solution for handling a wide range of projects. Its control is equipped with the Doosan EZ guide conversational programming feature but still retains the traditional G-code programming language.
Vacuum Cup for High Speed Applications
Bilsing Automation’s PFG Series cups are suited for holding steel, aluminum or plastic parts. Their one-part body design parlay into less damage to metal sheets.
First Voice Assistant for Manufacturing Is Here
Athena, launched by iTSpeeX, LLC, interacts with machine tool operators and responds to over 500 human commands to help make them more independent and productive. A driving purpose behind building the technology: To help solve the skilled labor problem.
Two Optical Cutting-Tool Inspection Systems
Omega Tool Measuring Machines adds the Vue with 145x magnification and Vue Lite with 95x magnification to its portfolio of cutting-tool presetting and inspection systems.
Triple-Duty Monitoring System
Nordmann provides systems for tool monitoring and process control for all types of metal cutting operations. The SEM-Modul-e can be used to monitor tools, processes and machines.
Split-Second Response Enables Predictive Maintenance
The Artis GEMVM from Marposs is a stand-alone spindle-monitoring module that aids in predictive maintenance. Runs on Windows machine control panels or Siemens Linux systems and integrates with Marposs’ Genior Modular monitoring system.
