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Automation and Robotics - Page 7
- From The Fabricator
Getting smart about smart manufacturing
- By Bill Frahm
- Jul 14, 2023
- Blog Post
Smart manufacturing promises to revolutionize manufacturers’ abilities. Taking a thoughtful approach can help you maximize the benefits.
- From The Fabricator
ABB’s GoFa cobots handle heavier payloads, offer longer reach
- Jul 13, 2023
- Product Release
ABB has introduced the GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 collaborative robots.
- From The Fabricator
ABB expands large-robot family with four models, 22 variants
- Jul 5, 2023
- Product Release
ABB Robotics has introduced four new models and 22 variants of large robots.
- From The Fabricator
Bosch Rexroth opens production plant in Mexico
- Jun 28, 2023
- News Release
With the opening of a new plant in Querétaro, Mexico, Bosch Rexroth is creating more manufacturing capacity for the mobile hydraulics and factory automation markets in North America and shortening delivery routes.
- From The Fabricator
In metal fabrication, dependability, good intentions reign supreme over B.S. work
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 27, 2023
- Article
In metal fabrication, skill is important, but dependability might reign supreme over, to put it bluntly, B.S. jobs.
- From The Fabricator
Take the slower, more flexible path to success in metal manufacturing
- By Lincoln Brunner
- Jun 27, 2023
- Article
Metal fabrication job shops and manufacturers must entirely switch the way they measure costs if they want to truly improve productivity. Quick response manufacturing (QRM) is one concept that can prove beneficial.
- From The Fabricator
A3 Robotic Grinding & Finishing Conference comes to Minneapolis July 25-26
- Jun 20, 2023
- News Release
Companies seeking information on automated material removal and finishing can learn about the latest tools, best practices, and success stories at the A3 Robotic Grinding & Finishing Conference in Minneapolis, July 25-26. Organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and presented...
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricator finds flexibility in its bending department with cobots
Wisconsin-based metal forming and fabrication company Kapco finds success with two collaborative robots in front of two 40-ton press brakes.
- From The Fabricator
Beckhoff adds business development leader
- Jun 16, 2023
- News Release
Automation systems provider Beckhoff USA, Savage, Minn., has hired Jason Biwer as business development leader for the central region, based in the company’s Milwaukee office.
- From The Fabricator
SSE Steel Fabrication expands with new technology
- Jun 16, 2023
- News Release
SSE Steel Fabrication is expanding its St. Bernard, La., facility with a $375,000 investment that will incorporate robotics and augmented reality into the manufacturing process.
- From The Fabricator
TM25S AI cobot from Techman Robot delivers 25-kg capacity
- Jun 8, 2023
- Product Release
Techman Robot has developed the TM25S AI cobot with 25-kg payload capacity and a reach of more than 190 cm, making it adaptable for a variety of industrial applications in different working environments.
- From The Fabricator
2023 FAB 40: Performance brings opportunity for metal fabricator BTD
- By Tim Heston
- Jun 8, 2023
- Article
Like many metal fabrication companies, BTD struggles to hire enough workers. Its automation initiative won’t solve every problem, but it remains a key part of the solution for the independent subsidiary of the publicly traded Otter Tail Corp.
- From The Fabricator
ABB launches robotics education package
- Jun 7, 2023
- Product Release
ABB has launched a ready-to-use education package comprising a GoFa cobot and teaching materials to help educational establishments train young people in robotic automation.
- From The Fabricator
Additec’s Performance AMRC-P portable additive manufacturing robot cell rated for reactive materials
- Jun 5, 2023
- Product Release
Additec has introduced the Performance AMRC-P portable additive manufacturing robot cell.
- From The Welder
Productive Robotics’ Blaze welding cobot works with existing equipment
- May 31, 2023
- Product Release
Productive Robotics’ new 7-axis Blaze welding cobot can be paired with the user’s existing table, fixtures, and welding machine.
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