Universal Robots CTO Awarded Engelberger Robotics Award
On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, the Robotics Industries Association awarded Esben Østergaard the Engelberger Robotics Award for his spearheading of the development of Universal Robots’ collaborative robot arms.
Let the Robot Do It
Faced with a challenging customer order, Walt Machine Inc. looked to a camera-equipped robot for its part handling needs. It wasn’t a matter of replacing a person with automation, but rather reallocating resources to be better deployed elsewhere in the process.
Maximize Automation Results with Bar Feeders
Bar feeders are the primary automation option for the precision turned parts shop. Selecting the best bar feeder for the application is important for maximizing the production benefits of this technology.
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Index Eyes US, Chinese Automotive Market, Focuses on Digitalization
Preparing for the future means to keep pace with current trends, including highly productive multi-spindle machines, automation and Industry 4.0. As a result, the Index open house, held from April 24-27, in Reichenbach, Germany, was all about digital integration.
Bex8 Machining Block Spindle Handles High-Speed Operations
Suhner Industrial Products Corp.’s Bex8 is a smaller version of the Suhner Bex15 that features the ability to mount directly onto robotic arms for fully automated machining operations in high-speed, high-production departments.
Co-founder and CTO of Universal Robots Wins Engelberger Award
The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) announced Esben Østergaard, co-founder and chief technology officer of Universal Robots, as the recipient of the Engelberger Robotics Award.
A Lesson about Automation
The advantages of automation on the shop floor can run deep, but many shops struggle with determining the best starting point.
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Pallet Automation System Reduces Lead Times
Fastems LLC’s FMS One is a configurable machine tool pallet automation system built from standard modules that is designed for easy integration with a large number of four-axis and five-axis machine tools.
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Mastercam 2018 Mill Emphasizes Speed and Automation
CNC Software’s Mastercam 2018 mill offers 2D high speed tool paths, 3D enhancements, and multi-axis features that combine with additional enhancements in a package intended to improve shopfloor productivity.
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KZF-S Collet Chuck Enables Lights-Out Manufacturing
Röhm’s KZF-S collet chuck is a powered external clamping chuck for gear surface face grinding.