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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.
Hobart Offers New Gas-Shielded, Flux-Cored Wires
Hobart Brothers LLC (Troy, OH) has introduced a new gas-shielded, flux-cored wire, FabCO® 91K2-M, to accompany its reformulated FabCO 91K2-C wire.
ESAB Launches New Series of Chrome-Molybdenum Filler Metals
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products (Denton, TX) has introduced a new series of B3 SC electrodes and fluxes for SMAW and SAW for 2.25 percent Cr, 1 percent Mo alloyed steels, SA-387 Grade 22, A335 Grade P22, and similar materials.
Creating a Smooth Wire Feeding Path for MIG Welding
Following best practices and utilizing reliable, high-quality wire feeders and consumables will reduce issues and costs regarding wire feeding challenges.
Snow Wins Resistance Welding Award
Tom Snow, chairman of T. J. Snow Co. (Chattanooga, TN) was recognized with the Elihu Thomson Resistance Welding Award at Fabtech 2021, held in Chicago in September.
ESAB Introduces Three MIG Guns that Extract Harmful Welding Fumes at the Source
Tweco®, an ESAB brand, has introduced three models of Centrovac fume extraction MIG guns that remove welding fumes at the gun nozzle to help meet OSHA and ACGIH standards.
Abicor Binzel USA: Sustainable Growth for the Long Term
There will always be economic uncertainties that the best planning can’t predict. The past two years have taught us that. For welding shops, the ability to partner with a supplier such as ABICOR BINZEL USA, which provides outstanding products and industry expertise, as well as the ability to adapt to fast moving trends, goes a long way toward keeping your operations in motion and your customers happy.
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.
Desoutter Launches Data Analytics Software, a New Part of Company’s Industry 4.0 Platform
Desoutter Industrial Tools (Rockhill, SC) has launched DeMeter, which uses production data to provide predictive and prescriptive insights. The new software is an element in the Desoutter Ecosystem, the company’s Industry 4.0 platform.
ESAB Introduces Lightweight EM 210 and EMP 210 Welders
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products (Annapolis Junction, MD) has introduced its EM 210 MIG/flux cored welder and EMP 210 MIG/stick/TIG welder. ESAB said these inverter-based power sources can be used for most auto/truck repair and restoration, light fabrication and construction, and HVAC work.
IPG Photonics Launches Combined Handheld Laser Welding and Cleaning System
IPG Photonics Corp. (Oxford, MA) has launched the LightWELD 1500 XC, a handheld laser welder with new capabilities for pre-and post-weld cleaning functions designed to save time and reduce costs versus traditional pre- and post-weld cleaning methods.
Laser Welding Made Even Easier
Laser welding allows your team to produce narrow deep welds, commonly used in high volume applications, at fast speeds.
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