Getting Ready for Lights-Out Manufacturing
Lights-out manufacturing has the potential to save money while increasing capacity, but shops need the right equipment and to address potential challenges before implementing it.
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FANUC’s CRX-10iA Robot Raises the Bar in Collaborative Technology
The 10-kg-payload CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L provide a reach of 1,249 mm and 1,418 mm, respectively.
Hurco Forms Preferred Partnership with BMO Automation
The partnership between Hurco and BMO Automation will help customers increase productivity without the disruption of integration.
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Mitutoyo's Miscan Vision System Suitable for Difficult Imaging
The Miscan uses autonomous scanning, covering micro-form to large workpieces. It can use styli as small as 125 microns diameter to measure microscopic workpieces.
Are You Turning the Lights Out on Profitability?
If you are a shop with a lightly attended program or lights out, you need to hear this lesson because it will help you keep your business profitable and not let the market steal your value.
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DMG MORI Partners with IN4.OS, Pickens CTC
DMG MORI's machines can now be found in the IPSUM Technologies Smart Factory of the Future, as well as the Pickens County Career and Technology Center.
A Hands-On Approach to Cobot Gripping
As humans and robots begin to work closer together, grippers that have the flexibility of the human hand will be more in demand.
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Customizing Collaborative Robots with 3D Printing
A company that helps manufacturing companies implement collaborative robots has found that additive manufacturing can produce custom parts for these systems faster and cheaper than machining.
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Big Kaiser Moves Production of CAT50 Smart Damper for Milling to U.S., Expands Offering
The Smart Damper is a damping system that eliminates vibration to enable fine surface finishing and higher metal removal rates.
Lack of Cybersecurity Skills in Manufacturing Leads to Career Program, and Other Workforce Development News
The Siemens Foundation has provided a $1.25 million grant for a comprehensive workforce development program for cybersecurity in manufacturing; Hudson Valley Community College’s new 37,000-square-foot facility will allow the college to double enrollment in the manufacturing program; and Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. conducted a training and workforce development program for some students in Houston, Texas.
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