Automation World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

While this may sound like some untested concept, increasingly familiar technologies and processes, such as virtualization, edge and cloud computing, DevOps and open-source software are all aspects of the movement towards software-defined automation.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

ExxonMobil, Intel, and Wood PLC share their experiences with UniversalAutomation.org’s shared source runtime execution engine for interoperable, plug-and-produce automation.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 2, 2024

Source: Verisurf Software Inc. Users can now receive single-source consultation, quoting, transactional support and relationship management for complete metrology solutions. Users can now receive single-source consultation, quoting, transactional support and relationship management for complete metrology solutions.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Source: binder Today’s demanding industrial applications require compact, robust connectors that can reliably transmit high currents and voltages, noted Binder USA LP. Its products are used in industrial environments for factory automation, process control, and medical technology applications.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 28, 2024

Source: Blum-Novotest Inc. introduces the FormControl X, a user-friendly measurement software for machining centers, designed for automated quality control of workpieces in individual and series production. The process is managed based on the recorded measured values and previously defined warning and control limits.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. In addition, the integration offers closed-loop feedback to the robot for autonomous process control, it said. Kniptash, FOBA’s sales manager for Americas.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics, which delivers workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced that Ruland Manufacturing Co. has selected it to deliver autonomous process control in its FANUC RoboDrill workcells.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 8, 2024

Source: Binder USA Binder USA LP, a supplier of industrial circular connectors, last week announced that it is offering connectors from its M12 series as surface-mount devices, or SMDs). It claimed that its SMDs can enable streamlined and automated processes.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

Source: Nidec Machine Tool Corp. It also offers advanced process control. Nidec Machine Tool Corp.’s ’s LAMDA5000 is its most expansive directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing (AM) machine to date.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 9, 2024

Source: Verisurf Software Inc. & Customers can now receive single-source consultation, quoting, transactional support and relationship management solutions for inspection and reverse engineering applications. & Scantech Digital Inc. Verisurf Software Inc. and Scantech Digital Inc. have entered a metrology solutions agreement.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The AUHMI series also offers the optional smart battery backup feature, providing an emergency backup power source to protect data and the system from unexpected power outages. It also supports Windows 10 IoT and Windows 11 IoT, helping to future-proof any applications that may be required. The post AUHMI Series: 10.1”~21.5”

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 14, 2024

has introduced a new sales platform where customers can source new and pre-owned CMMs powered by Verisurf software. The software’s modular design, ease of CMM programming and built-in productivity tools let users quickly create measurement routines using efficient and repeatable workflows for quality process control.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FormControl X software automates quality control of workpieces in individual and series production with data accessible from various devices away from the machine tool. Source: Blum-Novotest A robot is often the first thing that comes to mind when industrial automation is mentioned.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

Source: binder USA As robotics become more common in warehouses and manufacturing facilities, modern machines are becoming smaller and more powerful. The company said its products are used around the world in industrial environments for factory automation, process control, and medical technology applications.

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NCMS

AUGUST 24, 2022

The US Navy is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to integrate the demand and supply planning processes, identify process controls and accountability standards, and develop scalable process automation initiatives with the capability to iterate divergent data sources.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2024

StackTeck test machine equipped with iMFLUX control unit. Source (All Images) | Proctor & Gamblee StackTeck Systems Ltd. , Source (All Images) | Proctor & Gamblee StackTeck Systems Ltd. , The iMFLUX process is cited as solving the following PCR challenges: High degree of variability in melt flow index (MFI).

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 19, 2024

Customers will benefit by receiving more products from a single source. From 2025, the production and further development of process analyzers and gas flowmeters will be the responsibility of a joint venture in which each partner will hold a 50 percent stake.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 17, 2024

Source | Verisurf Software Inc. Verisurf’s modular design enables users to quickly shift from reverse engineering to inspection to tool building, efficiently capturing and processing measurement data for all 3D metrology applications with repeatable process control across the manufacturing enterprise.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Source: Verisurf Software Inc. Verisurf’s modular design enables users to quickly shift from reverse engineering to inspection to tool building, efficiently capturing and processing measurement data for all 3D metrology applications with repeatable process control across the manufacturing enterprise.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Source: binder Industrial applications are growing more complex, imposing high requirements on connector systems, according to binder USA, which specializes in circular connectors. The company claimed that its products are used worldwide in industrial environments for factory automation, process control, and medical technology applications.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2024

This connectivity facilitates real-time process control, feedback, and integration into digital twin environments, where data from gauges can be used for comprehensive process management and optimization. They also provide immediate feedback on measurement results, allowing for quicker decision-making and process adjustments.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 13, 2024

Source (all images): ANCA To celebrate 50 years in business as a cutting tool grinding production specialist, ANCA CNC Machines is introducing a high-precision tool grinder, the MicroX Ultra, as well as the next generation of the company’s integrated manufacturing technology, AIMS Connect.

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ATS

JANUARY 24, 2024

Their uses include improved process control, detection of sensor problems, and operation of digital twins. These include: Improved process control: When data is available in real-time rather than at a low frequency or with a lag, processes can be held within narrower limits. What are soft sensors?

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Polytron

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Polytron, a CSIA Certified Member, helps manufacturers develop and implement their digital transformation strategy and road map, which includes integrating data from all of the different manufacturing systems into one contextualized source of information, according to Richard Phillips, PE, PMP, director of smart manufacturing.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 4, 2024

Source: Mazak Corp. Its Kentucky plant is also designated as a Mazak iSmart Factory that uses advanced manufacturing cells and systems together with full digital integration to achieve free-flow data sharing in terms of process control and operation monitoring, according to the company.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 23, 2023

With this agreement, ABB becomes a single-source vendor for gas analyzer system integration for Samsung in Saudi Arabia. Together, the two companies plan to explore business opportunities and provide complete analytical solutions to the Saudi oil & gas market.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Connected Process Control platform delivers a powerful, web-based solution enabling process control, operator guidance, traceability and data collection down to the task level. In addition, the Connected Process Control also provides focus on areas such as financial and supply chain management. “We

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

For maintenance troubleshooting, weld monitors come in handy to capture values and waveforms to indicate the likely source of the issue. The shape of the waveform can indicate issues in material properties, process setting changes, and equipment malfunctions.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The granular level of reporting and revision control onboard the Harmoni system make determining the source of errors relatively simple. And despite being a high-mix, low-volume job shop with little ability to leverage traditional statistical process control, WessDel also found these other aspects of Harmoni incredibly useful.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Source: GelSight, Flexxbotics GelSight has partnered with Flexxbotics to jointly provide a system for nondestructive testing, or NDT, with autonomous process control. It incorporates GelSight’s tactile sensing technology into Flexxbotics’ controls for robotic machine tending.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Source (All Images) | Mitutoyo America Corp. SPC Software Statistical Process Control (SPC) software has also seen substantial improvements, driven by the high demand for more integrated and comprehensive data management solutions. New sensor technology is changing the way many different types of measurements are acquired.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Saving money while optimizing process control is a key aspect of success in manufacturing, especially when it comes to solvents and vapor degreasing. When it comes to process control, using a vapor degreaser to clean parts can be challenging. Many of the components used in blending solvents come from overseas.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 30, 2023

Global efforts to achieve zero carbon emissions from industry are gathering pace as a variety of environmental, economic and geopolitical factors are driving the development of sustainable energy sources such as green hydrogen. The growing viability of hydrogen as an energy source is changing this.

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MEM

JUNE 14, 2023

Evaluation Should the production process need to be assessed, WAAMCtrl® records all the process data, tracking the deposition of the part from material source to shipping and making them easily accessible. It also offers a high level of process control and assists users in confidently utilising the RoboWAAM system.”

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 15, 2024

” Source: Hendrick Motorsports Each engine block arrives as a raw casting from GM. ” Source: Hendrick Motorsports The Grob machines had several selling points that appealed to the engine shop team. Source: Hendrick Motorsports After installation, the machines more than lived up to the team’s expectations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 21, 2023

Industry Leader Embraces Development of New Products Among Hastings Air Energy Control’s core products and services are solutions for air filtration, including air cleaners, vacuum systems and mist collectors; welding fume extraction, including hoods and source capture FumeVac Systems ; and automation and energy controls.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

By providing consulting, assistance in the selection and procurement of hardware and software from strategic partners and other sources, and engineering, operational support and other services, Yokogawa is able to help customers resolve issues encountered in their businesses and can develop specific robot and drone applications.

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