Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2023

Author: Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia But, with the advent of automation, robots, cobots and a range of other advanced welding technologies and techniques, this perception is becoming more and more outdated. The power of Industry 4.0, robots and cobots Automation, Industry 4.0, Industry 4.0

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APRIL 26, 2024

Industrial automation specialist FANUC UK will highlight the importance of collaboration when adopting robotics by exhibiting in conjunction with FIVE of its partners at Smart Factory Expo 2024 (Stand 4-B80, 5-6 June, NEC Birmingham). Are you brave enough?

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Factory automation expert FANUC has celebrated a milestone achievement with the production of its one millionth industrial robot. The company, which supplies customers worldwide with a range of CNC systems, robots and production machinery, deployed its first robot back in 1974. To learn more, visit www.fanuc.eu/uk/en.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

System integrators (SIs) serve as a valuable link between robot suppliers and automation end-users. At the same time, they offer a direct route-to-market for robot suppliers who may otherwise struggle to penetrate particular niche sectors. FANUC’s robots are known for being simple to install, easy to programme and user-friendly.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Grippers are essential for robots engaged in pick-and-place applications. These electromechanical ‘hands’ allow objects to be grasped, manipulated and released, facilitating fast and precise interactions for low-mix, high-volume industrial processes.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The advantages promised by Industry 4.0 Digital twin” machine design simulation, higher robotic intelligence, and complex motion are the essential tools here. Those tools are making large-scale mold production, part machining, and process automation accessible to the broader aerospace, marine, and other industry sectors. “The

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Working closely with ABB in the UK, ETG will combine its technologies and experience with ABB’s extensive portfolio of robotic solutions to help manufacturers across industries including automotive, powertrain, aerospace, medical, energy, FMCG and modular building to find new ways to boost their productivity. abb.com/robotics.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 1, 2024

Grob machining centers, which are compatible with Industry 4.0 booth, the Grob G150 five-axis universal machining center (UMC) integrated with the GRC-R12 robot cell is under power. The cell has a six-axis FANUC M-10iD/12 robot with 4.7" (all) Grob Systems Inc. and Allied Machine & Engineering. lbs (12 kg).

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Your shop has made the decision to implement or upgrade automation and industrial robotic solutions. These cobots, robotic tooling and sensing, and customizable and innovative software solutions offer efficiency and the highest levels of safety.

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MARCH 2, 2023

The global market for semiconductor robots is anticipated to be worth US$ 1.1 To meet this demand, semiconductor manufacturers are increasing their production capacity and implementing semiconductor robots for a better result. Why is the US market forecasting a high demand for robots that use semiconductors? Today Magazine.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

A group of seven young people aged between 14 and 16 have spent a week with leading automation experts FANUC UK, gaining valuable hands-on robotics experience as they learnt what it takes to become an automation engineer. It’s been a really exciting experience and I’ve enjoyed it so much,” says Nathaniel Sharpe, 16.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 23, 2024

The software is embedded in the control system of the cobot and controls the weld pool in exactly the same way a human welder would, allowing the boring, repetitive welds to be delegated to the robot. All of these industries may benefit from NovEye Autonomy (Gen 2) which reportedly enables welds with zero operator intervention.

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APRIL 21, 2023

A highly flexible ABB robot is helping a major UK chemicals company produce accurate laser welds on chemical production equipment. The company, an ABB Value Provider, has extensive experience designing and building robotic automation solutions for companies in industries including aerospace, automotive and nuclear.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The global robot vision system market is likely at US$ 2,690.4 In order to improve job efficiency and replace human labour, the market for robots is rising and is anticipated to rise more during the coming year. Key Takeaways from Market Study The global robot vision system market is projected to reach the valuation US$ 7,236.2

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MAY 31, 2023

A suite of automation solutions from FANUC has proved integral to the delivery of an industrial-scale laser cutting cell commissioned by the UK’s Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). There is real scope for the cell to be used within the aerospace and automotive industries, or any industry that requires large-scale pre-cut profiles.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The event is being organised in order to successfully connect key stakeholders across the full manufacturing spectrum in Scotland, including the food and drink, energy, renewables, electronics, aerospace, biopharma, medtech, healthcare, construction, textiles, procurement, and precision engineering sectors. Inspire 3D. Kerry Logistics.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

The global Industrial robot market is likely at US$ 17,925 million in 2023 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% Robot market is emerging and also expected to witness greater growth over the forecast year as to increase the efficiency of work and replace human labor. during the forecast years of 2023-2033.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 17, 2024

With over 25,000 successful installations across 45+ countries, SLTL is rewriting the rules of manufacturing with its innovative laser solutions and Industry 4.0 Imagine customized solutions for diverse industries, like sheet metal, aerospace, automobiles to medical equipment and pipes, all with laser precision.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Industrial automation specialist FANUC UK will showcase a range of real-world robotic innovations at MACH 2024, including an affordable multi-axis turning and machining solution aimed at helping manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, utilities and energy supply chains reduce cycle times, cut costs, save space and boost production efficiency.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 4, 2023

Through my role as future digital manufacturing lead at Australia’s National Science Agency CSIRO, I know I’m not alone in seeing a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity before us in regard to emerging Future Industries. Christian Ruberg – Future digital manufacturing lead, CSIRO The adoption of Industry 4.0

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 26, 2022

Debuting what it terms Sensitive Cobotics, KUKA Robotics will show IMTS attendees the future of automation in the form of its new LBR iisy cobot. The LBR iisy is fully embedded into the KUKA Industry 4.0 The cell will consist of multiple robots. www.kuka.com. Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing.

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MEM

MAY 30, 2023

Visit the Sensors Converge Live Theater from 10:45 AM to 11 AM PDT on Thursday, June 22, for the session titled “Smart Optical Encoders Accelerate Innovation in Automation and Robotics for Industry 4.0.” TT solves electronics challenges for a sustainable world.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

The event will serve as a national forum in order to successfully connect key stakeholders across the full manufacturing spectrum in Scotland, including the food and drink, energy, renewables, electronics, aerospace, biopharma, medtech, healthcare, construction, textiles, procurement, and precision engineering sectors. Where do I start?’.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 22, 2023

One of the most noticeable components of a fully automated AIMS cell is AutoFetch – the AMR robot responsible for transferring pallets between the setting station called AutoSet, to the tool grinder. Pictured is integrated manufacturing with robot transfer. Jan Irzyk is currently focused on ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS ).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The company recently enhanced its manufacturing capabilities, procuring six new state-of-the-art machines for its Industry 4.0 Elexon Electronics’ Industry 4.0 defence and aerospace manufacturing facility. million in developing its state-of-the- art Industry 4.0 Future plans.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Hands-on robot experiences FANUC’s Open House has now firmly cemented itself as an unmissable highlight of the automation calendar, attracting a mix of over 600 manufacturers, robotics experts, academics, students, MPs and press.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Robotics specialist FANUC has supported robot integrator DForce Engineering with the design and installation of two complete automation cells for aluminium underbody components for a prestigious automotive manufacturer. The Sertec Group, a worldwide business in the automotive industry, is one of its key customers.

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Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Technological advancements are driving a shift towards Industry 4.0, This includes the adoption of automation, robotics, advanced materials, and digitalization to enhance efficiency and productivity. The Indian machine tool industry is growing rapidly, with production and consumption seeing significant increases.

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The cell also includes an automated pallet load/unload station, a unique pallet flipping station, and a robotic material handling system. Working in tandem, the systems in the work cell provide a productive real-world implementation of Industry 4.0 This new technology is 3X to 4X faster than traditional CNC machines.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The year 2000 marked the beginning of significant advancements in automation and robotics within the CNC machine tool industry. A major trend has been the integration of CNC machines into automated production lines and robotic systems. The introduction of Industry 4.0

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

In the majority of cases, I’d class these as being part of what is known as the third industrial revolution – computerisation. Author: Simon Dunstall – principal research scientist, CSIRO We are now in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution – Industry 4.0. Robotics and automation are central to Industry 4.0

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Additive Manufacturing

MARCH 3, 2023

This round is the crowning achievement in our journey of tremendous growth, that has led prominent companies in sectors such as Aerospace and Marine to validate our technology. Neva SGR continues investing in Italy and does so in a sector that has always been central for the country’s economy, that of manufacturing Industry 4.0.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 15, 2024

The control uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fine tune programs, allows real-time simulation and is Industry 4.0 Davi technology is used by global leaders in a variety of industry applications, including aerospace, earth moving, oil and gas, shipbuilding and tank trailer.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Portescap will be exhibiting at SPS 2024, Europe’s premier spotlight on the automation industry. Portescap’s range of miniature DC motors are designed with precision in mind, making them the perfect partner for robotics and smart manufacturing.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 5, 2023

Replacing brittle wires and old controls can rejuvenate older machines, an opportunity Kyocera SGS Precision Tools (KSPT) took advantage of for its Walter Helitronic Power Series tool grinders to keep the machines’ high tolerances and repeatability while improving computational speeds and compatibility with industry 4.0

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

Among those are the company’s WorkPal 1, WorkPartner 1+, Transformer WorkMaster and Transformer 6-axis robot, all of which shorten lead times and maximize ROI. CellManager Light is for robot less systems encompassing one or as many as 12 machines in a cell with different types of machines such as milling, wire and sinker EDM, laser and CMM.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

The show provided an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations in automation and robotics to a wide range of visitors. The show’s prime purpose is to promote the importance of automation and robotics to the future growth of the UK economy. So, the quality of the visitors is what has really sold the show to me.”

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