Automation Mag

MARCH 16, 2023

ABB is expanding its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Our investment is a significant step in accelerating ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the U.S.,

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mold builders can seize opportunities in medical manufacturing as demand for precision molds grows, driven by miniaturization, LSR use and auto-injectables, to name a few, requiring advanced machining, automation and tight-tolerance molding. Source: M.R. These business model changes align with current medical manufacturing trends.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 22, 2024

This automated robotic cell at MetalQuest frees employees from repetitive, manual tasks. Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. “What is the definition of automation?” Think about a tool.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 22, 2023

The tool manufacturing industry embraces automation solutions at an unprecedented pace. This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors – labor shortage, increasing labor costs, the need for maximizing uptime, push for 24/7 machine availability and customers demanding shorter lead times.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To ensure rapid deliveries, Beckhoff USA completed a major overhaul of our Minneapolis-area warehouse, the main piece being an innovative Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) from OPEX Corp. The AS/RS is now fully operational with multiple mobile robots used to pull totes of product and bring them to operators.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 24, 2024

Formic Stack address labor shortages with automated palletizing, while Formic Pack automates placement of prepacked goods into containers. We had some early customers; we had some data around how much productivity our robots can bring to our customers. manufacturers use automation in their production facilities.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2024

The nonprofit ARM Institute said it intends to be an honest broker between robotics and manufacturing stakeholders. Source: ARM Institute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today selected six new technology projects for funding. is leading this project as the principal investigator. competitiveness.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 20, 2022

With the help of the Section 179 tax deduction , US businesses may be able to significantly stretch their use-it-or-lose-it 2022 budgets and purchase collaborative robots to take on the repetitive manufacturing tasks that workers don’t want. Universal Robots successfully navigating supply chain landscape. www.universal-robots.com.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This month’s roundup has a specific focus on EDM, automation and machining, providing you with a rundown on how these products and services can be useful to you and your company, whether it’s automating work schedules, high-precision surface grinders, jig grinders or milling machines, EDMs that meet mold production demands and more.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Are you getting the best unit price and lead time for your mass-moulded PP, PC, ABS and technical polymer components? The robot addition further streamlines manufacturing processes, enabling operatives to focus on more value-added, quality-driven tasks.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 30, 2023

Manufacturers are turning to increased levels of automation and robotics to fill the gap and meet worker demand, but this won’t resolve all their issues. Coupled with the ever-declining birth rate, the labor shortage in manufacturing will likely remain, and automation is the only way out,” Su said.

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i4.0 today

JULY 19, 2022

Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section will show visitors to Motek 2022 its family of compact, affordable industrial robots boost the productivity of common component-handling and product-assembly processes. At Motek, Yamaha will combine LCMR200 units with a cartesian robot to show how parts can be quickly moved between processes.

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ATS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

After discussing inventory optimization with AI, it looks at the bigger impact on operational efficiency, including robotics and cloud computing. Integrating robotics and automation in MRO MRO operations are seeing significant investment in advanced technology. This blog looks at what AI has to offer industrial MRO.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Monitum’s continued innovation is shaking up the real-time structural and geotechnical monitoring space. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with the company’s managing director about the journey of its automated monitoring service – Kurloo Technology. Hellen explained there are many benefits to such an automated solution.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 16, 2023

Photos provided by Rapid Robotics. Efforts such as material flow changes and setup cost reduction resulted in small gains, and while a previous automation project with industrial robots was successful, lead times were long, and setup required significant downtime on the production line.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Meltio Robot Cell’s defined volume and work area are said to meet all manufacturing needs. Robot and positioner are installed on a self-supporting platform and a laser-safe enclosure, with Meltio Engine, Meltio Space and accessories. The entire process is controlled with the company’s Meltio Space slicing software.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence strengthens the design process, provides real-time insights, enhances vision inspection systems, optimizes energy consumption, and more driving efficiencies, innovations and opening up new opportunities. The toolkit also includes the newly developed Orbbec Gemini 335Lg 3D camera.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 5, 2024

Source | System 3R System 3R highlights its WorkPartner 1+ (WPT 1+) for manufacturers in need of flexible automation. The modular automation system is suited for moldmaking needs such as milling, EDM and laser micromachining applications. The company says these systems shorten lead times and maximize ROI.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

It encompasses a wide range of activities, including research and development, design, production, distribution, and after-sales services. “Modern manufacturing leverages cutting-edge technologies and lean manufacturing such as automation and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and innovation.”

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The top and back view of Gosiger’s proprietary Automation Within Reach Load & Go CNC machine tending solution for mills. Automation is nothing new to high-volume, high-revenue machine shops. Yet companies of every type and size are delving into automation – with good reason. Automation mitigates labor issues.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The eight start-ups are: 3YOURMIND , Berlin, Germany—enables more agile manufacturing with a software suite that standardises, optimises and automates the entire process chain to enable on-demand part production. Software is designed to efficiently schedule and track manufacturing processes – from the initial order to the finished part.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

CNC milling and sinker EDM machines use multi-pallet automation with robotic tending to run parts fully unattended. This technological shift has allowed MPC Advanced Machining to reduce lead times, improve consistency and take on more complex projects with greater accuracy.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 18, 2023

The most significant sinker EDM advancements involve machine design, software, artificial intelligence (AI) technology and automation systems. These evolutions help to meet critical moldmaking demands, such as higher precision, shorter lead times, reduced costs and greater repeatability.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 26, 2023

Utilizing ANCA’s robot automation solution for blanket grinding. One such method assisting customers to adapt is blanket grinding , enabled by ANCA’s unique robot cells offered on each of our platforms. The tool is then removed by the robot and loaded into the finished pallet. What is blanket grinding?

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ATS

MARCH 25, 2025

This means providing lead time whenever possible about major repairs and keeping teams up to date about the status of unexpected maintenance tasks driven by predictive analytics. Great leaders stay updated on new trends such as IoT-enabled monitoring, the use of AI for predictive maintenance and automated workflow management.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 21, 2023

Rendering of the lobby planned for the expansion at ABB Robotics‘ factor in Auburn Hills, Mich. Our expanded facility will help us to better serve customers in the US and across the Americas, giving them access to innovative automated solutions.” Pictured is the Robot Studio entryway.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Automating any processes in a production sequence can simplify operational challenges as well as increasing efficiency and quality. Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section has helped companies in different sectors of the food industry to realise these benefits by introducing robots to handle packaging and labelling.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The new factory will feature autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a key component in transporting materials and products between the warehouse, assembly stations and assembly departments. Replacing the existing robotics facilities at the site, the new Campus is planned to open in late 2026.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 18, 2023

Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa Motoman), a leading North American robotics manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it will soon be breaking ground on an expansion to its headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio. Yaskawa America Inc., www.motoman.com Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 2, 2025

From high-volume stack molds to precision LSR tooling, mold builders across North America are stepping up with smart investments in automation, advanced machining and digital tools. Mold Builders @ PTXPO * Slideshow will go here * Here’s a snapshot of what they were showcasing at PTXPO 2025 : A1 Tool Corp.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

According to the blog post “8 Key Takeaways from IMTS 2022” : The automation theme pushed into new territories such as automated in-process inspection, “automated data solutions for quality control, and fully integrated production environments for complete part manufacturing that minimizes the need for human intervention at every turn.”.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Hurco showcases ProCobots-Hurco machine-tending automation across various models, including the VMX42Di ideal for mold work. The Automation Job Manager feature simplifies setup without robot programming. This system demonstrates easy implementation of automation in small- to medium-sized manufacturing operations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

One company, ANCA offers unique robot cells on each of its platforms. Utilizing machine platforms with a robot cell, blanket grinding offers flexibility across a range of tool sizes and applications. The tool is then removed by the robot and loaded into the finished pallet. What is Blanket Grinding?

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Automation Mag

JULY 2, 2024

Formic, a provider of Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) automation, has raised another $27.4 Formic offers fully supported robotic automation at a low hourly rate, including deploying the system and providing continuous monitoring and maintenance throughout the engagement to ensure success. million in Series A financing.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 22, 2024

Is your company meeting customer’s demands, lead times and so on? While this is a useful tip for your own personal growth, it’s also just as of importance for your work life. Are you an engineer, a technician, a manager, a business owner? Does it (and your employees) have the equipment required to be successful?

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 11, 2022

If the year is 2022, there will be supply chain constraints and long lead times for furnishings and interiors. Assume your client is building a new house. At the moment, it consists of wooden slats and a frame in the ground.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Modernizing these facilities means embracing automation and flexible manufacturing strategies. However, these upfront costs can be offset by long-term savings from reduced transportation expenses, efficiencies through automation and faster time-to-market.

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