Michael Castor

Michael Castor is product manager, Material Handling at Yaskawa America Inc. – Motoman Robotics Division, www.motoman.com. Email [email protected].

Articles by Michael Castor

Programming a Robot Doesn’t Have to be a Dark Art

Yaskawa America Inc. – Motoman Robotics Division Smart Pendant

As production goals change in a post-pandemic world, more manufacturers are using robots to deal with labor shortages and high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) orders. Easy-to-use tools for novice operators are enabling faster implementation on factory floors.

Industry News

Airgas, Air Liquide company, Military Friendly Employers, VIQTORY, Gold Level Recognition, veterans and military families, www.militaryfriendly.com, Stamy Paul

Airgas Receives Military Friendly 2025 Gold Recognition

Airgas was recognized by VIQTORY for the third consecutive year as a military friendly employer. The company continues its 42 year history of supporting veterans and military families, actively recruiting associates with military experience.

CERATIZIT’s semiannual UP2DATE catalog, CERATIZIT, Troy Wilt, MaxiMill—211-DC, Cermet inserts and AluLine - Micro milling cutters, CTEP110-P, DRAGONSKIN coating, CF20, CF05, CF55, AluLine Series

Semiannual UP2DATE Solutions for Milling Titanium, Finishing Steel and More

Included in CERATIZIT’s fall 2024 UP2DATE edition are the MaxiMill—211-DC, Cermet inserts and AluLine-Micro milling cutters.

Steve Prout, Solar Atmospheres, Greenville, S.C. facility, Parker Aerospace approval, vacuum thermal processing services, Mike Paponetti

Solar Atmospheres’ South Carolina Facility Awarded Parker Aerospace Approval

This achievement expands Solar Atmospheres’ reach, offering five facilities able to assist customers with Parker Aerospace thermal processing requirements.

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