Automation
Forbes Names FANUC Corp. In Top 100 Most Innovative Companies
FANUC Corp., maker of CNC systems, robots and machine tools has been named as one of the top 100 companies in the "World's Most Innovative Companies" list published recently in Forbes magazine. These companies were chosen because of their capacity to develop new products likely to ensure future success.
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Automated Production on HMCs Requires Automated Gaging
An innovative approach to automated gaging helps deal with a fundamental challenge inherent to a flexible, multi-machine environment: Many machines with many operations multiply the chances for error.
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Lights-Out Lasers Lend Production Speed, Capacity
An automated laser cell with the flexibility to run a variety of different jobs helped this shop increase its lights-out capacity and cope with shortening lead times.
Read MoreHaas HFOs To Host Multitasking Events
On September 14, machine tool builder Haas Automation (Oxnard, California) will host a “Multi-Tasking Turning Center” Demo Day at more than 40 Haas Factory Outlets (HFOs) throughout the United States and Canada.
Read MoreHardware/Software Solution Automates 3D Parts Inspection
Master3DGage, a portable 3D inspection tool from Verisurf Software and select Mastercam resellers, integrates a six-axis portable CMM with the company’s 3D model-based inspection software to automate the 3D inspection process and verify manufactured parts directly to 3D CAD models.
Read MoreEngineering Services Supplier Launches “Robotic Renaissance”
Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), a leading supplier of factory automation design, engineering and process consulting services, has announced a new hiring initiative to support continuing growth in the robotics industry.
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High Speed Air Spindle Example 3: Robotic Deburring
Using an air spindle, this Fanuc robot is able to deburr castings with irregular flash.
Read MoreAutomation Features Added to HMC
Three different systems for automation have been added to the HBZ CompactCell HMC to help reduce downtimes.
Read MoreBar Feeder Offers Increased Flexibility
The latest, redesigned version of the Express 332 bar feeder combines elements of the Sprint and Express series to offer improved rigidity and flexibility, the company says.
Read MoreFastems Highlights Flexible Solutions at imX
Visitors to Fastems’ booth at the inaugural imX (interactive manufacturing experience) event will take away a greater comprehension of the benefits and the application of flexible manufacturing systems, the company says. “We will relay the why, where and how of utilizing factory automation to stay competitive in today’s global economic environment,” says Tomi Ketola, president of Fastems, LLC, the North American subsidiary of Fastems Oy Ab in Tampere, Finland. Scheduled for September 12-14 in Las Vegas, imX aims to depart from the traditional trade show model and provide an interactive, educational experience.
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