INDUSTRY40

How Predictive Maintenance Can Boost a Business's Bottom Line

Predictive maintenance predicts machine failures before they occur by means of infrared thermal imaging, vibration and oil analysis, as well as integrated sensors and monitoring modules.

Automation

Omron Collaborative Robots Automate Repetitive Tasks

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

Automation

Lang Automation System Attaches to Existing Tools

PMTS 2019: The Robo-Trex automation system from Lang has the ability to attach to either new or existing machine tools.
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Shop Management Software

Hexagon Forms Production Software Business

Vero Software, FASys and Spring Technologies will adopt Hexagon’s corporate identity.

Automation

CNC Automation Solution Delivers Performance and Reliability

VersaBuilt Robotics’ VBX-160 CNC automation solution, which has been coupled with the FANUC LR Mate 200iD7L.

Automation

Integration Leads to Automation Success

Choosing the right components is only the first step in setting up an automated cell—they must also be integrated properly.

CNC & Machine Controls

CNC Software Provides Memory and Connectivity

Tormach Inc.’s PathPilot CNC control software comes standard on all machine packages.

Getting Ready for Industry 4.0

Read how one company is making its machines ready for Industry 4.0 and enabling its customers to take advantage of the benefits derived from a connected shop floor.

Industry 4.0 Careers of the Future

Know a young person considering a career pathway? Encourage him or her to consider these careers.

Turning Machines

An App to Simplify Setups

This shop, specializing in high precision parts for the semiconductor industry, worked closely with its machine tool supplier to develop an app that drastically reduces setup times.