Automation
Grob Systems, CNC Pros Partner on Sales, Service
Grob Systems has partnered with CNC Pros on sales and service of Grob’s line of five-axis machining centers and automation systems in Arizona.
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10 Things to Know About Collaborative Robots
Technology advances related to collaborative robots suggest this technology will become more capable and commonplace.
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Andon System Visualizes Machine Status Remotely
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has introduced the iQ Monozukuri Andon.
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How We Misread Productivity Gains in the Debate About Manufacturing Jobs
Manufacturing appears to lead other sectors in productivity growth, but productivity measures pick up factors besides automation. Recognizing this fact changes the terms of part of the public debate.
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Three Expectations for Robotic Automation
Shops take some modern robot capabilities as given, but a recent trade show in Japan demonstrated ways those capabilities continue to improve.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory Appoints New Leadership
Drs. Thomas Kurfess and Scott Smith will lead critical programs in advanced manufacturing, automation and robotics at the lab, which is part of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Read MoreUniversal Robots Hires Former Rethink Robotics Employees
Universal Robots welcomes more than 20 former Rethink Robotics staff members, incorporating valuable expertise in engineering, product development and customer applications.
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OnRobot Establishes U.S. HQ in Dallas, Texas
“Not only was it the prime location for our business, we were also pleased to see the tech boom that has been going on in the city,” says Kristian Hulgard, general manager of OnRobot’s Americas division.
Read MoreCommunicating the Value of Time Is the Key to Online Job Quoting
Online digital tools that automate the quote-to-order process must help job shops and their customers agree on the value of time.
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The Unattended Effects of CNC Machine Shop Automation
Automated machining and data collection have helped Custom Tool to not only grow its business through more lights-out production, but also to establish a continuous-improvement mindset that has enabled it to become more efficient in numerous areas.
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