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Automation and Robotics - Page 34
- From The Fabricator
High-tech stamping in Amish country
- By Kate Bachman
- Sep 21, 2016
- Article
The SUPERB™ factory in Sugarcreek, Ohio performs surprisingly high-tech operations in a traditional village in Amish country, including stamping components for next-generation power grid storage units for Alevo. To meet the demand to stamp and assemble 100 million battery components, the manufacturer installed automated assembly equipment.
- From The Fabricator
Compact robot designed for arc welding applications
- Aug 16, 2016
- Product Release
ABB Robotics has introduced the IRB 1660ID, a compact robot for arc welding and machine tending applications. Its Integrated DressPack design simplifies programming and simulation of predictable cable movements. The robot features a strong, rigid upper arm with a 5-ft. reach and 13-lb. payload....
- From The Fabricator
Yaskawa Motoman receives reaccreditation status from IACET
- Aug 15, 2016
- News Release
The Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc., Dayton, Ohio, a provider of robotic systems for arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing, and spot welding, has been awarded reaccreditation status from the...
- From The Fabricator
Atlas appoints general manager
- Aug 11, 2016
- News Release
Atlas Technologies LLC, Fenton, Mich., has named Andrew Basgall as general manager. Former General Manager Bill Rogner has transitioned to director of sales.
Basgall has 40 years of automotive and manufacturing experience. He previously worked as a senior project manager at Toyota.
- From The Fabricator
Coldwater Machine enters enhanced strategic partnership with Yaskawa Motoman
- Aug 8, 2016
- News Release
Coldwater, Ohio-based Coldwater Machine Co., a manufacturer and integrator of assembly automation and special machines for the automotive, appliance, energy, and aerospace industries, has entered into an enhanced strategic partner agreement with Yaskawa Motoman, Miamisburg, Ohio. The Ascend16...
- From The Fabricator
4-axis SCARA robot offered with three different reaches
- Jul 29, 2016
- Product Release
Comau has introduced Rebel-S, a 4-axis SCARA robot, in five different models with a payload of 13 lbs. and three different reaches. All models are controlled by the R1C 19-in. rack-mounted controller, which can be integrated into a single cabinet to control an entire line. An openRobotics...
- From The Fabricator
Fipa develops lightweight EOAT for FANUC America
- Jul 26, 2016
- News Release
Fipa Inc., a manufacturer of vacuum technology, gripper systems, air nippers, tube lifters, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) in Cary, N.C., has created a custom EOAT for FANUC America Corp. for use on its robotic automation systems. The 15-lb. EOAT helps extend the range of parts that the robots can...
- From The Fabricator
Custom automated manufacturing equipment suppliers form Smart Automation Group
- Jul 26, 2016
- News Release
Several suppliers of custom automated manufacturing equipment have launched the Smart Automation Group, a collaborative partnership. Eclipse Automation, Insys Industriesysteme AG, Transmoduls Ltd., SMZ Wickel-und Montagetechnik AG, JULI Technology, and ITE Automation have joined together to...
- From The Fabricator
SKS extends worldwide network of subsidiaries
- Jul 20, 2016
- News Release
Kaiserslautern, Germany-based SKS Welding Systems GmbH, a producer of automated and robot-assisted welding systems, has announced it is extending its global organization by adding three new subsidiaries, doubling its number to six. The subsidiaries are SKS Welding Systems Inc. in Rochester...
- From The Welder
Still asking Elmer
- By Amanda Carlson
- Jul 20, 2016
- Article
The Ask Elmer column, written by Hobart Institute of Welding Technology instructor Elmer Swank, appeared in Practical Welding Today for four years. Even though the column no longer exists, Swank is still in the business of answering questions and developing good welders.
- From The Fabricator
Servo-Robot relocates to larger facility in Wisconsin
- Jul 18, 2016
- News Release
Servo-Robot Corp. has announced its relocation to the Technology Innovation Center in the Milwaukee County Research Park in Wauwatosa, Wis.
The new facility provides extra space for the company’s technical center, used to conduct application developments and for customer service.
- From The Fabricator
Robot monitoring system designed to enhance safety
- Jul 11, 2016
- Product Release
ABB Robotics has launched SafeMove2, the latest generation of its safety certified robot monitoring software. According to the company, the software is designed to enable closer collaboration among robots and factory workers by restricting robot motion to precisely what is needed for a specific...
- From The Fabricator
Welding reamer keeps consumables clean in robotic welds
- By Ryan Lizotte
- Jul 5, 2016
- Article
Learn how a welding reamer minimizes spatter and debris, prolongs consumables life, improves weld quality, and keeps a robotic welding cell productive.
- From The Fabricator
Hawk Technology adds executive business development staff
- Jul 5, 2016
- News Release
Hawk Technology Ltd., Rock Island, Ill., a designer and manufacturer of robotics integration systems and vision inspection systems, has hired Terry O'Connell with a role in executive business development. O’Connell previously participated in the acquisition and integration of Panasonic's...
- From The Fabricator
Workcell is modular system for robotic welding of large workpieces
- Jul 1, 2016
- Product Release
Yaskawa Motoman’s new ArcWorld® 2000 modular welding workcell is designed for robotic welding of large workpieces. It is suitable for low- to medium-volume manufacturers with a medium to high mix of parts. Able to accommodate parts up to 16.4 ft. wide and payloads up to nearly 7 tons, the...
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