Automation

Grinding

Eyeing Automotive Machining Applications in Taiwan

I took time to check out machining equipment geared toward components for automobiles—electric vehicles in particular—at the recent TMTS show in Taichung.

Read More
Automation

Dual-Spindle Machining Center Includes Automation Features

Eastec 2019: On display will be Emag’s VL 3 Duo, a multi-spindle machine for the high-production manufacturing of chucked parts up to 6 inches in diameter.

Read More
Automation

Five-Axis Vertical Machining Center Features Robot Interface

Eastec 2019: The MX-520 PC4 is designed in response to customer demand seeking a Matsuura automation solution for the MX-520.

Read More
Workholding

Small Shop Sees Big Gains from Right-Sized Automation

A three-person German machine shop applies quick-change workholding and flexible robotic automation to succeed in a high-mix/low-volume production environment.

Read More

Industry News of Note: February 2019

Additive Manufacturing Conference issues call for speakers, Mazak makes big “smart factory” investment and other manufacturing industry news. 

Read More
Automation

Pneumatic Gripper Provides Greater Grip Force

Schunk’s PGN-Plus-P gripper features enlarged supporting dimensions between the six load-bearing shoulders of the multi-tooth guidance, allowing higher moment capacity, in turn accommodating longer fingers and greater loads.

Read More
Automation

KMC Global Controls & Automation Expands Market Reach

KMC Global’s Controls & Automation division has announced that it will expand outside of its corporate umbrella.

Read More
Five-Axis

Grob Systems, CNC Pros Partner on Sales, Service

Grob Systems has partnered with CNC Pros on sales and service of Grob’s line of five-axis machining centers and automation systems in Arizona.

Read More
Basics

10 Things to Know About Collaborative Robots

Technology advances related to collaborative robots suggest this technology will become more capable and commonplace.

Read More
Automation

Andon System Visualizes Machine Status Remotely

Mitsubishi Electric Automation has introduced the iQ Monozukuri Andon.

Read More
MMS Leaders in CNC Machining