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Hybrid Wheel Plate for Automated Machine Loading
The flexible UtiliTrak VC wheel plate from Bishop-Wisecarver combines low rolling friction with high speed capacity for automated machine loading applications that can make machining operations more efficient.
Effective Measurement and Control of Shop Tooling
The Smile universal presetting and measuring machine from Zoller accurately measures standard tools easily and quickly, while their Smart Cabinets precisely track the exact location of any given tool, who checked the tool out, for which machine and to which job.
Automated Sawing and Storage System Converts Bottleneck into Capacity
Hydraulic cylinder manufacturer AHP Merkle quadrupled their throughput by integrating a CNC circular sawing machine, tower storage system and robot-assisted sorting system from KASTO to shorten delivery times on a wide range of high quality cylinders.
Making Robots “Tick” for Your Operations
One robot on its own can make a difference in production efficiency. But many shops are realizing how – although what makes one robot “tick” will most likely vary from another – the use of multiple robots in conjunction with each other and/or peripheral technologies can further improve efficiency and accelerate payback.
Seen Through the Eye of the User: Live Remote Maintenance Using Smart Glasses
Using a tablet, smartphone or smart glasses for remote maintenance of sawing machines and storage systems, VisualAssistance from KASTO lets users send live videos to service experts and receive real-time visual assistance and information to correct faults, perform maintenance work, reduce downtime and minimize costs.
Affordable Next Generation Fiber Laser Cuts Up to 4X Faster than CO2 or Plasma
For high speed laser cutting of parts in the most simple, quickest and cost effective manner possible at an affordable price, the next generation BySmart Fiber machine from Bystronic delivers high parts output and excellent cutting quality across thin-to-medium sheet metal thicknesses.
Universal Robots Celebrates Milestone
December marks their ten-year anniversary of selling the world’s first commercially viable collaborative robot.
Well Handled Operations: An Easy Path to Profitability
Shops are revisiting the use of material handling robots or human-collaborative robot (cobot) utilization for fulfilling diverse tasks with efficiency and accuracy – two things that are sometimes hard to find in human workers because of the growing skills gap.
IPG Photonics Acquires Genesis Systems Group
This $115 million deal should accelerate laser processing applications in transportation, aerospace and other industrial markets.
Prime Controls Recognized for Excellence
Their business strength in engineering and manufacturing made them a finalist for Manufacturer of the Year.
Compact, Cost Effective Linear Robot for Medical Devices with Strict Safety Requirements
The self-lubricating and maintenance-free drylin E linear robot from igus can carry loads up to 5.5 lb at maximum speeds up to 1.64 fps.
Innovative Vee/Crown Wheel Plate for Contaminated Environments
Ideal for low rolling friction and high speed capacity in aerospace, automotive and other commercial applications, the flexible UtiliTrak Vee/Crown wheel plate from Bishop-Wisecarver is compatible with both vee and open track channels to simplify user selection, ordering, field maintenance and upgrades.
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