Automation

Die/Mold

Cimatron's Updated CAD/CAM Software Streamlines Mold Design

Eastec 2023: Cimatron V16 includes a clean new user interface and increased automation for faster mold design, electrode creation and NC programming.

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Automation

Flexxbotics Adds Compatibility for Hurco, Siemens, Heidenhain

FlexxCNC enables machine shops to integrate Universal Robot cobots onto any machine in its shop.

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Nikon Metrology's Automation Software Connects the Shopfloor

The Inspect-X Automation OPC UA Interface software integrate third-party industrial, automation and control equipment more easily.

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Automation

Okuma America Corporation Launches Automation Business Segment

The company will offer customers a broad range of Okuma machine tools and automation system pairings.

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Automation

Unisig's Automated Drilling Machines Adapt to Shop Needs

Eastec 2023: Unisig’s automation encompasses specialized solutions to fit the needs of particular production demands, applications or facilities.

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Shop Replaces Two Verticals With One Horizontal

By trading two VMCs in to help finance the purchase of a new HMC, this shop was able to significantly increase production and move to lights-out machining.

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Automation

Vektek's Workholding Pump Streamlines Clamping Procedures

Eastec 2023: The Advanced Automation Workholding Pump can be run through a continuously connected rotary union or decoupled pallets.

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Automation

SprutCAM Tech Equips Schools Participating in Robotics Competition

The FIRST Robotics Competition has teams of students design, program and build a robot using a standard set of parts and a common set of rules to compete in a themed head-to-head challenge.

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Automation

SprutCAM's Mobile App Quickly Calibrates Robot Movements

The Robot Calibration mobile app helps users find the exact position of the tool tip, which can then be used as a reference point for the robot’s motion control system.

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Automation

Using the Toolchanger to Automate Production

Taking advantage of a feature that’s already on the machine tool, Lang’s Haubex system uses the toolchanger to move and store parts, making it an easy-to-use and cost-effective automation solution.

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