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How I Made It: Nushrat Ahmed: CNC Swiss Operator
By day, 21-year-old Nushrat Ahmed is a CNC Swiss operator making automotive parts. By night, she handcrafts crocheted items.
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Automation Can Have a Big Impact for Small Manufacturers
As automation shifts from optional to essential for small manufacturers, technology and industry events are shifting to meet these needs.
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The Human Impact of Machining Technology
SSP’s commitment to adopting the latest machining technology benefits not only the business, but its employees as well.
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Boston Dynamics Stretches Into Autonomous Warehouse Robotics
The robotics company’s second commercial product is designed to take on physically challenging warehouse tasks.
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Sustainability at IMTS and Beyond
As sustainability becomes more critical for domestic manufacturing, European and Asian companies are bringing this politicized topic to the American market.
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Building Bridges: The Power of Connection at IMTS 2024
Fostering connections between technology providers and forward-thinking manufacturers is not only vital to the health and security of the country, it also represents the theme of IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in September. IMTS 2024 will not only serve as the hub of those connections, but also promises to bring new perspectives and participants to the forefront of the show. Here’s our take on what to expect at IMTS 2024.
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Automate 2024 Recap: Software Accelerates Robotics
One of the biggest themes at Automate 2024 was the use of software to make robots easier to use and more efficient.
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Second B-Axis Improves Efficiency of Swiss-Type Machining
A highly stable, fully programmable B-axis on the subspindle of Nomura DS’s 20J3XBTC enables users to more quickly machine complex parts complete.
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The Benefits of In-House Toolmaking
The addition of two larger gantry routers has enabled a maker of rubber belting products to produce more tooling in-house, reducing lead times and costs for itself and its sister facilities.
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DMG MORI Event Showcases “Machining Transformation”
DMG MORI’s Chicago Innovation Days event featured technologies designed to address the difficulties manufacturers face today.
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Seeing Is Believing: 3D Vision System Enables Bin-Picking Robot
With the help of a 3D vision system and robotic arms from FANUC, MetalQuest was able to automate a physically challenging bin-picking task.
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The Softer Side of Robots: Increasing Automation’s Adaptability
Robotic applications are expanding thanks to rubber and silicone-based systems that can handle fragile materials or parts in varying sizes and shapes.
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