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Automation and Robotics - Page 4
- From The Fabricator
Walter launches automation service to deliver robotic systems to metalworking businesses
- Nov 13, 2023
- News Release
Walter Surface Technologies has partnered with a large network of North American system integrators and end-of-arm tool manufacturers to craft an automatization process for industrial manufacturers.
- From The Welder
Collaborative robotic welding systems gain traction on the job shop floor
In more ways than one, welding cobot systems have reached a point where they are more accessible to a larger number of fabricators.
- From The Fabricator
Software infrastructure enables robots to control and command machines
- Nov 13, 2023
- Product Release
Flexxbotics has introduced the next generation of FlexxCORE software infrastructure for machine connectivity.
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- Nov 8, 2023
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Tim Heston talks with Joe Wheatley of Trane Technologies’ commercial division and Matt Humerick of Salvagnini America about the importance of software, especially when it comes to the seamless flow of information throughout an organization. Considering all the minutiae—from tooling arrangements on the panel bender or press brakes to the effects of slat positions and blank orientation in laser cutting and punching; to specific machine loading, uptime, and performance information—modern software has helped transform the modern precision sheet metal operation.- From The Fabricator
Kassow Robots establishes U.S. sales and support team
- Nov 7, 2023
- News Release
Denmark-based Kassow Robots, part of Bosch Rexroth, has established a U.S.-based team focused on sales and support of its 7-axis industrial cobots.
- From The Fabricator
Robots descend on AT&T Stadium for Waves of Innovation event
- Nov 6, 2023
- News Release
More than 20 robotics and automation vendors will showcase hands-on demonstrations at the free Waves of Innovation event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 15.
- From The Fabricator
The coming alliance of connected workers and robots
- By Eric Whitley
- Nov 3, 2023
- Article
As robots can't replicate human intuition and creativity, the future of manufacturing lies in integrating them with connected workers to achieve efficiency and innovation.
- From The Fabricator
Balluff opens production facility in Mexico
- Oct 31, 2023
- News Release
Sensor and automation technology provider Balluff opened a $53 million production facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on Oct. 27, 2023. With the 7,000-sq.-m greenfield facility, the company is regionalizing its supply chain. "We believe that business is local and regional, and so is...
- From The Fabricator
Chism Automation to expand Kentucky manufacturing operation
- Oct 30, 2023
- News Release
Automated machinery manufacturer Chism Automation will expand its existing operation in Somerset, Ky., with an $800,000 investment, creating 10 full-time jobs.
- From The Fabricator
Why do metal fabricators and welders automate?
- By Tyler Pulliam
- Oct 25, 2023
- Article
Many are turning to automation because they simply can’t find people to hire. But the evolution toward automation is more nuanced. Technologies like cobots help create a place where more people want to work.
- From The Welder
Cobot offers 35% more reach and capacity for automated welding
- Oct 20, 2023
- Product Release
ESAB offers a second cobot option for MIG and pulsed MIG welding applications on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys.
- From The Fabricator
Job shop automation strategies from a former CIA officer
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 19, 2023
- Article
There are a surprising number of parallels between metal fabrication and CIA technical intelligence says David Pietrocola. The former CIA officer now runs an automation business called Cohesive Robotics that serves job shops.
- From The Fabricator
Modular, automatic bending cell adapts to sheet metal fabricators’ needs
- Oct 18, 2023
- Product Release
Bystronic has enhanced the Xpert Pro press brake to create a fully automatic bending cell that offers efficiency and flexibility for small and large manufacturing companies.
- From The Welder
Pemamek appoints wind energy segment leader
- Oct 17, 2023
- News Release
Pemamek Ltd., a manufacturer of welding and production automation equipment, has appointed Torben Blaaholm as director of the wind energy segment, effective March 1, 2024.
- From The Fabricator
Capturing metal fabrication knowledge at FABTECH
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 12, 2023
- Blog Post
September’s FABTECH was the busiest in years. Discussions of autonomous operation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence had a common theme: making best use of a workforce that metal fabrication shops already have available.
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