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Mitutoyo America Releases MCOSMOS Version 5.0 Metrology Suite for CMMs
What distinguishes MCOSMOS v.5 from its predecessor are the upgrades to its interface, functions, and performance; most notably the new and simplified graphical user interface.
FANUC’s New Robot Designed to Handle Heavy Products
With a 1,000 kg payload, a 3,253 mm horizontal reach, and a 4,297 mm vertical reach, the M-1000iA is capable of handling automotive components, construction materials and battery packs for EVs. Shipping of the product will begin this quarter.
Metrology and Industry 4.0
In Industry 4.0 data is key, with algorithms adjusting the manufacturing process to ensure repeatable production with zero failure rates. In-process metrology solutions fit within the concept of Industry 4.0 because the process is speedier and covers larger areas than contact devices.
A New Form of Chip Control
Sandvik Coromant launches new software module for controlled chip breaking
Robotic Programming Made Easy with Yaskawa’s Smart Pattern Extension
Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc., a leading robotics company in the Americas is launching a robotic programming made easy with Yaskawa’s Smart Pattern Extension.
BIG KAISER releases two dial indicator stands with 220 lb. capacity
BIG KAISER is a worldwide leader in high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalcutting industry that guarantee extreme accuracy and repeatability. As a member of the BIG DAISHOWA Group (Osaka, Japan), BIG KAISER has grown into a well-recognized global tooling provider, with manufacturing facilities in North America, Switzerland and Japan.
REGO-FIX Announces the Launch of the 3D-EdgeMaster Precision Centering Device Product Line
REGO-FIX recently announced the development of an innovative new 3D-EdgeMaster precision centering device product
line. Continuing the REGO-FIX tradition of providing solutions to manufacturing
customers’ most challenging toolholding needs, 3D-EdgeMaster measuring technology
was developed to provide shops with process reliability and improved production
quality.
Increase the Quality Assurance of Your Pipeline
Tube and pipe inspections can be conducted quickly, with accuracy, and with one-stop solutions.
Improving Tube Welding with Laser Inspection
Laser weld inspection systems using 3D imaging can improve productivity and quality control of ERW and HFI tube welding by working in conjunction with other NDT testing.
Machine Vision for Flexible Robotic Automation
The synergies vision guided robotics (VGR) bring to the shop floor are numerous. Learn about the types of VGR systems and the trending uses for robotic automation.
ZEROing in on Defects
Dimensional measurement data provides operators with actionable decision making that first reduces, and then eventually eliminates defects.
Robot Orders Increase 67 Percent in Q2 2021 Over Same Period in 2020
Association for Advancing Automation (A3) stats show positive outlook for automation industry.
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