Automation
Voice Activated Machine Interface Comes to Machine Tools
Voice-enabled virtual assistants are coming to machine tools. Now available on Makino wire EDMs, the ATHENA interface promises to help manufacturers better utilize their equipment, aid less skilled workers and operate more machines with fewer people.
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Free Web Version of RoboDK Offers Accessibility, Ease of Use
RoboDK’s new web version provides a free, installation-free option for creating simple robotic programs and loading pre-made simulations.
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Automated Quoting for CNC Manufacturers: Provide Quotes in Minutes
In this demonstration, we will walk through how DigiFabster’s quoting automation and e-commerce solution is designed to be quick to implement and easy to use. (Sponsored)
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Verisurf 2022 Features Sweeping Automation Update
Verisurf 2022 includes automated path generators, inspection plan creation and more. Model-based definition also received a significant update.
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Large ABB Robots Designed for Speed, Flexibility
IRB 5710 and IRB 5720 robots are designed to support electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers with added speed and flexibility for material handling.
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Caron Engineering, Wolfram to Open Production Tech Center
Production Technology Center to open at Wolfram’s Austin, Texas location that will showcase Caron lights-out machining solutions.
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Robotic Cell Increases Production Volume Across Wide Catalog
Kawasaki’s robots cut Ossenberg’s pipe processing times by over four minutes and boosted production volume to over 10,000 parts per day.
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KUKA Robots Selected for Grant Research Project
University of Michigan research project on human-robot interaction uses three models of KUKA KR Quantec robots. Funding comes from a $2 million National Science Foundation Grant.
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United Grinding Offers Automation Solution for Radius ID Grinders
Studer roboLoad system is designed to offer seamless part integration for CNC radius internal grinding machines.
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Digitalization and Multitasking Accelerate Prototyping
Protolabs’ Mazak Integrex multitasking machines facilitate efficient automation of the prototyping company's high-mix, low-volume workload.
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