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JETCAM Partners with Mitsubishi Electric
They strengthen their software integration and support for Mitsubishi CNC laser cutting machines.
Intelligent Systems for Process Optimization
SmartMONITOR for manufacturing and AndonSPEED for the warehouse are process optimization systems from WERMA that reduce disruptions and downtime during operations.
Metal-Spinning Out-of-Round Engine Lip Skins for Aircraft Engine Housings
These custom machines were built to spin-form lip skins out-of-round by 8½ in to 9 in for the nacelle on the engines of Boeing 737 Max and 777X aircraft. They hold tight tolerances that are verified by thermo-imaging cameras and fed back by the CNC for accuracy tracking and in-process adjustments of the heating torch.
Vocal Power for Manufacturers
Since its release, Amazon has sold over 20 million Echo devices with Alexa, their voice activated assistant. It has changed the way we complete many daily tasks, from shopping to getting weather updates. But could it do the same for manufacturing? How will voice recognition technology improve manufacturing processes?
Monitoring Control for Advanced Fiber Laser Cutting
The M800 laser control on the Mitsubishi Advanced 800 Series eX-F fiber laser cutting machine from MC Machinery Systems has a processing speed up to 100 m per minute and includes an expanded cutting condition library with even more flexibility for improved hole circularity and process times on small geometrically intensive parts.
Industry 4.0 Machinery for Smart Factory Operations
ToolCell press brakes from LVD Strippit use the Easy-Form Laser adaptive bending system for in-process angle monitoring via laser scanners located on the front and back of the press brake table.
Shop Floor Automations Celebrates Milestone
The manufacturing integrator marks two decades in business with a redesigned website and new logo.
Advanced Control for Bending Rolls, Plate Rolls and Specialty Machinery
The Swebend Seven CNC control from Trilogy Machinery takes the guesswork out of rolling operations by managing minor variations commonly found in all materials.
FANUC Marks Production of 500,000th Robot
They reach a key milestone in keeping pace with the growing demand for automation in the metalworking industry.
Metal Fabrication: The State of the Industry
Shop owners and decision makers are feeling more comfortable with the economic climate and are more willing to make capital investments in new machinery that adds capacity to their operations. Here are some insights into the equipment they will need.
Kistler Acquires Vester Elektronik
This deal allows Kistler to specialize in premium optoelectronic sensors for control and process monitoring in metal stamping and forming operations.
U.S. Machine Tool Orders Accelerate
June manufacturing technology orders climbed 6.5 percent over May to $373.2 million.
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