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Forge Ahead in Robot Control
Eliminate the drag on productivity caused by complicated programming of industrial robots. The Forge suite of products from Ready Robotics utilizes one user interface across multiple robotic brands, making programming so easy it feels intuitive, with no previous robotic experience required.
Flexible Goes Adaptive in FMS
Next-generation flexible manufacturing systems from Fastems fulfill the growing needs of shops to handle shorter product lifecycles, higher product mixes and lower volumes.
Coldwater Machine Adds Regional Account Manager
Larry Sutton sells powertrain and automotive body structure sub-assembly capabilities to Tier accounts in Michigan and Canada.
United Grinding Receives Award from FANUC
They are recognized for their sales growth of robotic systems.
Automated Double-Side Fine Grinding
Using a Twin Loader for automated machine tending, the highly rigid, high precision Peter Wolters AC microLine 1250-F/H from Lapmaster Wolters combines servo-drive technology with in-process load pressure to guarantee high stock removal rates with high precision contactless measurement control.
The Day the Robots Take Control: Part One
Is the robot revolution really such a bad thing? As automation and robotics sweep through manufacturing, Smart Factories driven by digital information are slowly emerging as an ultra-lean answer to the skilled labor shortage and other competitive issues.
The Day the Robots Take Control: Part Two
Is the robot revolution really such a bad thing? As automation and robotics sweep through manufacturing, Smart Factories driven by digital information are slowly emerging as an ultra-lean answer to the skilled labor shortage and other competitive issues.
Beckhoff Automation Appoints New President
Kevin Barker now manages their business operations across the U.S.
Motion Industries Acquires Axis New England
This deal expands their presence in advanced machine automation, motion control, robotics, and machine vision.
KMC Controls Division Expands
Their Controls & Automation division now provides industrial control panels, systems automation and integration for outside markets.
Easy Robotic Automation for a Stronger Workforce and Better ROI
Smart manufacturing tools are helping shops of all sizes deal with labor shortages and production inefficiencies. When implemented and managed correctly, these tools can aid human workers, create a more productive workforce and increase overall competitiveness.
How Robotics Can Offset Trade Cost Hikes
To offset the rising cost of metals and avoid hurting their bottom lines, many shops are turning to robotics for repetitive-based processes to help optimize their workforce productivity through precision and consistency.
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