Automation

USAF Rapid Sustainment Office Rewards Manufacturing Leaders

The U.S. Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office awarded teams nearly $1 million for developing sustainment solutions in its Advanced Manufacturing Olympics.

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Basics

Practical Approaches to Automation

Automation isn't just useful for large volumes of the same part. Today, it is increasingly being used in machine shops for high-mix, low-volume jobs.

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Automation

U.S. Department of Labor Recognizes FANUC America, Rockwell Automation and Industry Partners for Apprenticeship Programs

Leading automation companies awarded for efforts in closing the manufacturing skills gap.    

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Automation

Nagel RL-2000 Robotic Loader Handles Secondary Operations

Nagel Precision’s RL-2000 robotic load system performs secondary operations to achieve lights-out manufacturing.

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Measurement

Trained in a Day, Automated Inspector Performs Faster than Humans

Using recent technological innovations in robotics, optics, edge computing and artificial intelligence, MusashiAI has developed an automated visual inspection system that could free a significant portion of the automotive workforce to perform easier, more interesting tasks. 

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Automation

Productive Analytics Remotely Monitors Cobots

Productive Robotics has launched Productive Analytics, a secure cloud-based system for real-time, remote monitoring of OB7 collaborative robots. 

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Automation

DMG MORI to Present Digital Event

On October 9, DMG MORI will present the U.S. portion of its digital event, which will cover automation, digitization, and product and service solutions, among other topics. 

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Automation

Yaskawa SCARA Robots Provide Compact Small-Part Processing

Yaskawa’s SG400 and SG650 SCARA robots integrate easily into existing automation and provide modularity for rapid redeployment.

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Automation

Eliminating Human Error with a Closed-Loop Boring Bar System

Rigibore’s ActiveEdge boring bars and Zenith system automatically adjust based on in-process measurement data, reducing scrap and aiding in lights out machining.

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Omron Soft NA HMI Improves Usability

Omron Automation Americas has launched a software version of its NA5 human-machine interface that will run on the company’s IPC series to give end users more control over their machines.

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MMS Leaders in CNC Machining