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Automation and Robotics - Page 47
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Yaskawa Motoman opens new facility in Mexico
- Jun 12, 2014
- News Release
Yaskawa America Inc., Motoman Robotics Division has announced the opening of its third facility in Mexico. The 5,000-sq.-ft. facility, located in Queretaro, employs six people, which the plan to expand the employee base as the company expands its operations. The office is used for sales,...
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Messer Cutting Systems appoints president/CEO
- Jun 10, 2014
- News Release
Thermal cutting gantry machine manufacturer Messer Cutting Systems Inc., Menomonee Falls, Wis., has appointed Bill Heller as president and CEO, effective September 2014. He replaces Gary Norville, acting president and CEO, who will retire in August. Norville has been with the company for 32...
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KC Robotics hires service manager
- Jun 9, 2014
- News Release
Industrial robotic sales, service, and systems integration company KC Robotics has hired Jeff Randall at its West Chester, Ohio, location as service manager for the company’s robotic service and repair department. He is replacing Jason Jamiel, who assumes the role of account manager – outside...
- From The Fabricator
Five common myths about automated welding systems
- By Vic Lubieniecki
- Jun 9, 2014
- Article
Subscribing to common myths about automated welding systems can cause headaches and prevent you from making the most of your investment. Learn why.
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Inaugural AIM Conference showcases advances in automation, robotics
- May 27, 2014
- News Release
Manufacturing professionals gathered in Rosemont, Ill., on May 15 for the inaugural Automation in Manufacturing (AIM) Conference, organized by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, McLean, Va. Attendees immersed themselves in robotics and advanced automation, state-of-the-art...
- From The Fabricator
Welding torch designed for one or two wire electrodes, joining processes
- May 27, 2014
- Product Release
The Wire Select torch system from SKS North America allows welding with two different filler materials on the same component in one pass and one setting. It also allows joining with two different arc-based processes, such as welding or soldering. The system serves as an alternative to systems...
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Robotic system fully integrated for internal charge waterborne painting
- May 13, 2014
- Product Release
ABB has introduced the Compact CBS II robotic cartridge bell paint system. The fully integrated robotic system for internal charge waterborne painting reduces color change time as much as 50 percent when compared with other systems, the company says. The parallel processing — cleaning and...
- From The Fabricator
Software platform introduced to power robot
- May 6, 2014
- Product Release
Rethink Robotics has introduced Intera 2.1, a new software platform that powers the Baxter robot to provide safe, easy-to-train automation for a variety of manufacturing and production environments. The software delivers improvements to the robot's speed, performance, flexibility, and security,...
- From The Fabricator
Stamper rounds out automation suite with rigid transfer
- By Kate Bachman
- May 5, 2014
- Article
Stamping manufacturer A.J. Rose, Avon, Ohio, supplies precision-formed, deep drawn, metal products and assemblies such as transmission pistons, torque converter components, impellers, engine timing rings, ABS, water pump components, accessory drive pulleys, AC compressor clutch components, and numerous other powertrain components. The stamper needed the transfer system for a new transfer press to be robust and rigid to minimize tooling bar deflection and vibration. In addition, the system had to be compatible with existing tooling and to integrate well with a servo press’s variable speeds and modes
- From The Fabricator
Yaskawa Motoman hosts facility tours for students during National Robotics Week
- Apr 29, 2014
- News Release
Robotics company Yaskawa Motoman, Dayton, Ohio, celebrated National Robotics Week by inviting student groups from local schools and universities to take facility tours, speak with automation professionals about future job opportunities, and interact with live robotics demonstrations. National...
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PHD to expand Indiana facility
- Apr 24, 2014
- News Release
PHD Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., a manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation components, has announced plans to expand operations in its Huntington, Ind., facility, creating up to 22 new jobs by 2017. The $4.18 million investment will equip the 76,000-sq.-ft. production facility with...
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Koike Aronson announces record-breaking equipment order
- Apr 17, 2014
- News Release
Koike Aronson Inc./Ransome, a manufacturer of welding positioners and cutting machines in Arcade, N.Y., has announced that it has received the biggest single order in its history: a $14 million sale to a company outside of the U.S. The order is for Ransome vertical up welding machines a Ransome...
- From The Fabricator
Baltimore light-rail vehicles to use ABB traction technology in retrofit
- Apr 14, 2014
- News Release
Power and automation technology group ABB, Cary, N.C., has obtained a contract from Alstom Transport to supply new traction converters associated with the modernized train control management system (TCMS) and new electrical control panels for the overhaul of Baltimore’s entire fleet of 53...
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Miniature modular encoders suited for many motion control applications
- Apr 10, 2014
- Product Release
Heidenhain offers the ERO 1200/1400 series of modular optical rotary encoders without integral bearing. The noncontact encoders are suitable for motion control use on dynamic stages and machines in the general automation and semiconductor industries, such as pick-and-place machines. They also are...
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Electron Beam Technologies announces executive changes
- Apr 1, 2014
- News Release
Electron Beam Technologies Inc., Kankakee, Ill., a worldwide OEM supplier of coaxial/composite welding cables and conduit systems for automation, has announced the promotion of Valgene E. Raloff to president and Bob Tokoly to CFO/COO upon the retirement of Paul Wlos. Raloff, who has been with...
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