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The next step in the Internet of Things is here. These robots and the machine tools they tend can use a single controller for automated interaction instead of separate units operated by different kinds of software that must communicate through a fieldbus. Now the same control system can manage both the machines and the robots of an automated plant.
Machine Tool 2.0: Milling with Robots
A robot can now replace a machine tool in certain applications, bringing a high level of flexibility to use different tools in the 3D space that changes the way processes and component design are viewed.
Humanoid Robots for Machine-Machine Cooperation
The AMICO robot from Comau is the next step toward an increasingly precise and effective future of machine-machine cooperation and, progressively, man-machine cooperation.
Now is the Time to Automate Your Die/Mold Systems
Increasing demands for shorter lead times, improved quality and lower costs mean shop managers should seriously consider automation as an investment in long-term dynamic growth and flexibility.
OMRON to Acquire Adept Technology
The addition of Adept robotics technology will strengthen the industrial automation business of OMRON.
Hawk Technology Congratulates 2015 Interns
Six students completed their hands-on summer internship program, learning what the company does and offering fresh ideas to the business.
Memex Becomes Mazak VIP Partner
The two companies will collaborate on data-driven manufacturing opportunities through the iSMART Factory.
Yaskawa Motoman Lab Installs Güdel TMO
Ideal for material handling, material removal and welding, the TMO extends Motoman robot work envelopes.
Tend A Wide Range of Machines with Vision-Guided Robotics
This turnkey system from ABB Robotics increases grinder utilization by up to 60 percent over manual machine tending and can handle most any part.
L&R Precision Tooling Invests in FMS
Since installing the system, the shop more than doubled their warehouse space and increased their workforce by 45 percent.
ABB Starts Manufacturing Robots in U.S.
The new plant supports the $7.5 billion sales market in the U.S., which is the company’s largest.
Wireless DNC for Machine Tools
This is the only wireless DNC system that can communicate directly to a CNC that comes from the manufacturer with just a USB port.
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