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Creating Classic Baseball Sculptures
Exact Metrology worked with artist Tom Tsuchiya to create relief figures of the 1869 Cincinnati Reds team.
Automated Surface Finish Measurement Reduces Part Handling
The SFP2 probe automates surface finish measurement for higher throughput on the Revolution Series LM from AIMS.
TTG Acquires Alpha Integration
This deal will help TTG expand into new markets, including the medical and cosmetics sectors.
Smart In-Process Monitoring of Stamping and Forming Operations
Brankamp X7 “smart” in-process monitoring systems for cold and hot forming, thread rolling and stamping operations from Marposs use AI to quickly monitor machine setups and effectively control machine performance by detecting manufacturing faults, as well as part or tool variations.
Advanced Machine Control and Part Traceability for the Smart Factory
Ideal for IIoT applications, the NX1 controller, HAWK MV-4000 smart camera, handheld HS-360 DPM reader and MicroHAWK ID-45 reader from Omron integrate machine control and part inspection operations seamlessly with quality management and safety systems.
Remote Monitoring of CNC Machines from Handheld Device
Users of the Integrated Machine Analytics mobile app from Mitsubishi Electric Automation can do real-time monitoring and analysis of CNC functions on all MTConnect-compliant CNC machine tools in their facility to keep production on schedule and eliminate potential issues.
Measurement Systems with Open Communications
Diameter, Ovality, Eccentricity, and Flaw Detection measurement systems from LaserLinc use OPC communications protocol that is compatible with Manufacturing 4.0 and IIoT to capture, modify and move data from different systems.
Create A Community for Sharing Metalworking Automation
Using the HKP Mobile App from Haydon Kerk Pittman, technical information and other resources on linear and rotary solutions can be easily shared among colleagues and teams for automation in metalworking, inspection and material handling applications.
Tool Measuring Systems and RFID Working: A Powerful Combination
Efficiently moving information around your shop floor is more important than ever. Connected through RFID, a shop can now use a tool presetter to monitor things never monitored before and use that data to fine-tune processes, reduce inefficient costs like scrap and waste, and make the factory floor smarter, streamlined, far more efficient and competitive.
What Does “Collaborative” Really Mean?
Human-robot collaboration is changing manufacturing operations by helping shops deal with competitive pressures and a lack of skilled labor, but it is not a “one size fits all” solution. Before you invest, consider the different forms of robotic collaboration and how they apply to your entire application.
AAT Partners with DMG MORI USA
DMG MORI machine tools use CappsNC software to perform CMM operations.
Autonomous Machine Vision: The Total Quality Assurance Revolution
Flexible, easy-to-install and affordable visual quality assurance systems can inspect every stage of production, using artificial intelligence to self-adapt and self-adjust to changes. After reviewing samples, they learn – without any human interaction – all of the part’s attributes, surface characteristics, etc. and begin inspecting in only a few minutes.
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