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Automation and Robotics - Page 33
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH® 2016: Closing the loop
- By Tim Heston
- Nov 21, 2016
- Blog Post
When it came to new technology, FABTECH didn't disappoint. But this year, one theme dominated: closing the loop--or improving the entire process, from the initial quote to the final shipment.
Automated bending cells aid in shopping cart manufacturing
- By Eric Lundin
- Nov 21, 2016
- Article
Shopping cart manufacturer Technibilt incorporates automation in its shopping cart manufacturing but recently took a big step forward. Find out more here.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH® 2016 Highlights—Day 2
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 17, 2016
- Blog Post
A new theme surfaced in today’s FABTECH® booth visits: collaboration. Find out who’s collaborating and why. Also read about what’s next in laser cutting technology and some interesting welding product introductions.
- From The Welder
Need welders? Automation can help!
- By Chris Anderson
- Nov 16, 2016
- Article
Finding good welders is a real issue for some fab shops, but so is the anxiety attached to integrating robotic welding to help fill the gaps. Pinpointing the appropriate skill set for robotic welding programmers is important to ensure you have the right person in place to run the machine. Industry also has stepped up to deliver systems that make robotic programming easier and faster for individuals who have limited programming training.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH® 2016 Highlights—Day 1
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 16, 2016
- Blog Post
Product improvements and introductions were on display in abundance on day one of FABTECH® 2016. Here are just a few of many that can be seen at the show.
- From The Fabricator
Getting the right blanking machine to bending machine ratio
- By Dustin Diehl and Scott Ottens
- Oct 4, 2016
- Article
How many blanking machines and press brakes do you have? Learn why getting the right blanking machine to bending machine ratio isn't so straightforward.
- 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...
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