Automation
Shock-Absorbing Bumper Protects Robot Teach Pendants
Roboworld’s Pendant Armor protective frame is a shock-absorbing bumper designed to protect robot teach pendants from damage when accidentally dropped.
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Video: High Production Rate on VMCs Using Robotic Automation
This “Twin Cell” system uses one robot to deliver work into the cell and another robot to load both of the machines. The choice to remove machine doors enables faster load/unload time between machining cycles.
WatchPresident of Balluff Participates in Smart Factory Panel
The panel covered topics ranging from automation to data analysis.
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Gantry Portal Suited for In-Line Production of Small Parts
Liebherr’s LP 100 gantry portal has a flexible design suited for smaller, lighter components and in-line production.
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Software Enables Robot Control, Programming Using PLC
The MLX300 software option integrates Yaskawa robots and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) by enabling operators to control and program robots in a standard PLC programming environment, eliminating the need to learn a specific robot programming language.
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Tool-Loading Robot Uses Machine’s CNC Software
ANCA’s custom industrial robot loader is designed to be a low-cost solution for tool loading.
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Variable Frequency Drives Provide Ethernet Connectivity
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has introduced Ethernet-connected versions of its FR-A800 and FR-F800 variable frequency drives (VFDs) enabling direct connection to automation equipment and plant information management systems.
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Manufacturing News of Note: October 2017
Industry technology partnerships, a management buyout, and other industry news.
Read MoreSystem Pairs Multiple Machines with Pallet Stocker
Mazak has developed the Mazatec SMS (Smart Manufacturing System) enabling unattended, lights-out manufacturing and high output, as well as Industrial Internet of Things connectivity.
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Buying an HMC: Tooling and Workholding Considerations
Is it time to move up to an HMC? Let’s look at tooling- and workholding-related concerns that those interested in acquiring an HMC will want to keep in mind.
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