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Automation and Robotics - Page 32
- From The Additive Report
3D printing electronic devices for the Internet of Things
- By Don Nelson
- Dec 12, 2018
- Blog Post
Nano Dimension builds machines for additively manufacturing printed electronics used in the medical, aerospace, telecommunications, defense, and automotive industries. The company’s DragonFly Pro System simultaneously 3D-prints dielectric polymers and conductive metals. The Israeli firm, which...
- From The Fabricator
Top 5 in 365—Articles about safety
- By Vicki Bell
- Dec 5, 2018
- Blog Post
This installment of “Top 5 in 365” is about safety, possibly the single most important aspect of running any business. Failure to provide a safe work environment is illegal and unethical. Metal fabrication shops have many potential safety hazards that must be addressed.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH 2018: From the floor (video enhanced)
- By Kate Bachman
- Nov 20, 2018
- Blog Post
FABTECH® 2018 is over, but the impressions it left are not. The stamping area was lively with demonstrations, introductions, presentations, and conversations.
- From The Additive Report
Additive manufacturing: leading the industry 4.0 revolution
- Nov 20, 2018
- Blog Post
Automating post-processing results in more-consistent removal of supports, faster throughput of complex parts, and increased productivity.
- From The Welder
Better brewing through automation
- By Rob Colman
- Sep 18, 2018
- Article
The challenge for any company in a small market is training and keeping talent. This is where Canadian manufacturer DME Group has made considerable investments. The company understands that it’s the people who are going to make sustainable success a reality. That team’s input has been key in the company’s push toward greater automation as well.
- From The Fabricator
Top 5 in 365—Articles about automation and robotics
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 21, 2018
- Blog Post
This installment of “Top 5 in 365” is all about automation and robotics, something more and more fabricators have come to rely on as skilled labor has become scarcer and technology has evolved.
- From The Welder
Tips for successful robotic aluminum welding
- By Chris Anderson
- May 11, 2018
- Article
While welding steel is routine, a growing number of companies, especially truck trailer manufacturers, are transitioning to the use of aluminum parts to meet customer demands for more efficient, lightweight vehicles. Finding success with robotic aluminum welding requires special considerations to maintain the welding operation.
- From The Fabricator
How robotic welding affects shop culture
- By Dan Davis and Tim Heston
- Apr 12, 2018
- Article
Bring in a welding robot, and people think their job is at risk. It’s an old story, and perhaps not quite as common today, but bringing in a welding robot still has a cultural impact. If done right, though, the net result should be positive.
- From The Fabricator
Automated fitting and welding becomes reality for Prospect Steel
Learn how Prospect Steel in Little Rock leaped into automated fitting and welding, and how the investment changed the structural steel fabricator’s future.
- From The Fabricator
The small but mighty vacuum cup
- By Robert Pitera
- Mar 23, 2018
- Article
The vacuum cup fastens to computerized arms where they pick up parts or sheets and pass them along the assembly. Learn about the vacuum cup here.
- From The Fabricator
How close are you to being replaced by a robot?
You need to constantly sharpen your skills in manufacturing today, or you could find yourself becoming lagging behind and, ultimately, irrelevant.
- From The Fabricator
Collaborative robots : An option for job shop welding automation
- By Tim Heston
- Feb 5, 2018
- Article
Collaborative robots are a welding automation technology for job shops to consider especially if they have difficulty justifying traditional welding automation.
- From The Fabricator
Collaborative robotics in metal fabrication: Automate the boring
- By Tim Heston
- Dec 15, 2017
- Blog Post
Automation now can take on unskilled and semiskilled work, even in low-volume environments.
- From The Fabricator
Robotic welding – a thing of beauty
- By Chris Anderson
- Dec 15, 2017
- Article
A weld’s strength and durability are paramount. Cosmetics also are important, particularly on consumer products and many other visible welds. The ripple bead effect of GTAW often is preferred. Advancements in robotic welding have made it possible to achieve the GTAW look with the GMAW process, particularly on aluminum.
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH 17 serves up stamping technology (video)
- Dec 14, 2017
- Blog Post
Stamping press, tooling, automation, materials and material handling, robotics, lubricant, software, finishing and other stamping-related exhibitors abounded. A few of the exhibitors shared an overview of what they were showcasing.
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