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Automation and Robotics - Page 48
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Pemamek receives welding automation award
- Mar 31, 2014
- News Release
Based on its recent analysis of the welding automation market, Frost & Sullivan, Mountain View, Calif., has recognized Pemamek Oy Ltd., Loimaa, Finland, with the 2013 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Company of the Year. The company, a provider of welding and production automation systems for...
- From The Fabricator
Robotic torch system offers 360-degree rotation
- Mar 26, 2014
- Product Release
The ArcSafe™ Advantage robotic torch system from American Weldquip is designed for use on all hollow-wrist robots. The system’s rotary electrical joint provides unlimited, continuous 360-degree rotation to allow for shorter rotational reorientations during weld programming. It also...
- From The Fabricator
Vision-guided technology speeds setup time
- Mar 24, 2014
- Product Release
ABB Robotics has introduced Integrated Vision, a smart-camera system that helps simplify vision-guided robotics applications. Using 2-D vision guidance, the system features the patented PatMax® algorithm for advanced part location, offering inspection, defect detection, guidance, alignment, and...
- From The Fabricator
Parts transfer system helps increase productivity on tandem press lines
- Mar 24, 2014
- Product Release
ABB offers the IRB 6660FX, a flexible transfer system for medium-size parts. Suitable for use with new and existing press lines, the system comprises a dual-action unit that creates a 7-axis robot, allowing parts to be transferred rapidly along a linear path without rotation. The system also...
- From The Fabricator
Worker Automation redesigns website
- Mar 19, 2014
- News Release
Worker Automation Inc., Covington, Ohio, a provider of custom robotic systems, has redesigned its website at www.arcworker.com. The site features more photos, embedded video of cells in action, information on standard cells that can be custom-configured for different needs, details on machine...
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Methods Machine Tools to hold grand opening of technology center
- Mar 12, 2014
- News Release
Methods Machine Tools Inc., a supplier of precision machine tools, automation, and accessories, will hold a grand opening at its Technology Center in San Leandro, Calif., on May 14-15 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day. Manufacturing professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend. The...
- From The Fabricator
Güdel Inc. opens satellite office in Michigan
- Mar 10, 2014
- News Release
Güdel Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., the U.S. subsidiary of Switzerland-based Güdel Group, has opened a satellite office in Troy, Mich. “We believe that being closer to our Metro Detroit customers and partners will improve our overall interaction and ability to collaborate on key projects,” said...
- From The Fabricator
ABB Robotics’ Tech Days 2014 expanded to two days
- Feb 25, 2014
- News Release
ABB Robotics, a supplier of industrial robots, robot software, peripheral equipment, and modular manufacturing cells, will host its annual Technology Days event March 13-14, 2014, at its North American headquarters and training center in Auburn Hills, Mich. The event will feature more than 80...
- From The Fabricator
Midwest Eng. Systems Inc. represented by On Point Solutions
- Feb 11, 2014
- News Release
Midwest Eng. Systems Inc., a provider of automation/robotic metal fabrication systems in Pewaukee, Wis., has named On Point Solutions, Port Washington, Wis., as a representative.
On Point Solutions provides equipment and systems for OEM and job shop metal fabricators.
- From The Fabricator
Single-cable system for servo drive reduces hardware requirements
- Feb 11, 2014
- Product Release
All motors normally need two separate cables: one for the motor speed encoder and the other for the motor power supply. With HMC 6, the Hybrid Motor Cable Project, Heidenhain has integrated the encoder lines into the power cable so only one cable is needed between a synchronous motor and electrical...
- From The Fabricator
RIA to host collaborative robots workshop April 16
- Feb 6, 2014
- News Release
The Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Ann Arbor, Mich., will hold a Collaborative Robots Workshop on Wednesday, April 16, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Collaborative robots are robots that work side-by-side with humans. Dr. Henrik Christensen of Georgia Tech will give the...
- From The Fabricator
Robotic welding issues and challenges
- By Chris Anderson
- Feb 3, 2014
- Article
Thanks to intuitive teaching, which eliminates the need for highly skilled programmers and saves valuable job setup time, robots now are making inroads in small job shops.
- From The Fabricator
Güdel Inc. returns robot-track manufacturing to U.S.
- Jan 31, 2014
- News Release
Güdel Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Switzerland-based Güdel Group, has announced that it has transitioned all manufacturing of its third-generation robot tracks for domestic markets to its headquarters in Ann Arbor, Mich. While some initial Trackmotion Floor (TMF) modules were fabricated and...
- From The Fabricator
Micro robotic tool changer provides flexibility for extremely light payloads
- Jan 29, 2014
- Product Release
The QC-001 micro robotic tool changer from ATI Industrial Automation is suitable for high-speed "spider" or parallel-link robots. The compact, 4.3-oz. tool changer allows for multiple assembly, dispensing, sorting, and material handling operations to be performed by one robot. The tool changer...
- From The Fabricator
Schenke Tool adds second robotic welder
- Jan 23, 2014
- News Release
Schenke Tool Co., Paradise, Pa., has installed its second robotic welding machine — a Yaskawa Motoman ArcWorld system. According to the company, the machine is suitable for small to medium-sized parts produced at medium to high volumes. Dual independent workstations allow operators to load...
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