AUTOMATION

Automation & Robots

Chicago Innovation Days Emphasize Advanced Technology

DMG MORI Chicago Innovation Days highlighted integrated digitization, automation solutions and additive manufacturing while introducing two machines to the U.S. market.

Automation & Robots

Slideshow: Eastec 2019 Recap

Eastec 2019 featured manufacturing technologies including software, inspection, cutting tools, automation systems and machine tools for industries ranging from aerospace and medical to automotive and more.

Toolholders

QC-11 Automation Toolchanger Designed for Cobots

The QC-11 enables automatic exchange of robotic end-effectors without any manual intervention.
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Cutting Tools

What Robotics Means for the Cutting Tools Industry

Friend or foe? Helper or fiend? Here’s what robotics really mean for the cutting tools industry and which pitfalls to avoid.

Automation & Robots

URCap Interface Stores Programs

VersaBuilt’s CNC communication URCap is an interface for machine-tending applications with Universal Robots.

Workholding

Robotic Automation Compatible with Zero-Point Clamping System

Eastec 2019: The RoboTrex automation system is the first of Lang Technovation’s products to be compatible with both the 52- and 96-mm Quick-Point clamping systems. 
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Automation & Robots

OnRobot Gecko Gripper Replaces Vacuum Solutions

Grippers from OnRobot offers an alternative to vacuum solutions, replacing compressed air with tactile technology that adheres to surfaces the same way geckos climb. 

Automation & Robots

Mix Human Capital and Robots to Meet Growing Demands

Manufacturers need to get creative to get their work/product out the door to meet customer demands.
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Automation & Robots

Omron Collaborative Robots Automate Repetitive Tasks

A solution for automating the most repetitive products tasks is now available from Omron Automation Americas. 
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Automation & Robots

Cucchi BLT Bar-Loading Systems Keep Production Flowing

PMTS 2019: Cucchi BLT, a part of the Tajmac Group, specializes in automated bar-loading systems for both single and multi-spindle lathes.
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