Automation Brings Reliability to Laser Marking Bone Screws
To overcome human error in laser marking, consider a reliable, high-throughput automated system designed to run 24/7.
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Vertical Integration Enables Rapid Manufacturing Response
For this contract manufacturer, having myriad machining and manufacturing capabilities in-house enables it to deliver assemblies to customers faster and with higher quality.
Video: Machine Shop Creates Robot Machining Cell Before There was Work for It
This machine shop’s self-integrated robot was purchased without a project in mind. However, when a particular part order came in, the robot paired with the proper machine tool was an optimal fit for the job, offering consistency and an increase in throughput.
Built-In Robot Optimizes Turning Processes
A robot integrated within CNC lathes enables part loading and unloading, chatter suppression and chip removal, ensuring that each machine is consistently operating at its highest efficiency.
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Video: Athena Offers Voice-Operated Assistance for Machine Tools
This voice-operated assistant promises to guide, simplify and optimize tasks for experienced and inexperienced CNC machine tool operators alike.
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Video: Voice-Operated Assistant Demo
I had the opportunity to visit a machine tool rebuilder to experience a demonstration of Athena, a voice-operated assistant for machine tools.
OB7’s Seventh Axis and a Digital Printer
The creator of the OB7 robot, Zac Bogart, talks about how this human-like robot arm came to be.
Human-Like Robot Automates Secondary Machining Operations
Two seven-axis robots enable two second-op mills to run lights out eight hours in the evenings to win 64 hours of unattended machining time per week for this Ventura, California, shop.
Automation Idea for a Social-Distanced Halloween?
Maybe not. But, the candy-throwing robots at MetalQuest’s Nebraska facility do enable the contract machine shop to stand out at career fairs and similar events.
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10 Smart Steps to Take Toward Recovery
With many manufacturers facing challenges in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic, these 10 steps can help position manufacturers to find success.
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