Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

Basics

Collaborative Robot Gripper Design, Development: Four Trends You Need to Know

Safety standards, third-party certifications, plug-and-play packages and new sensor technology for grippers designed for collaborative robots are making them safer, stronger and easier to use.

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Automation

Software Helps NASA Automate Robot Programming Process

A process being developed by the NASA Advanced Composites Project uses software to help automate the programming of collaborative robots for safe inspection of composite fuselage components alongside workers, providing more consistent results.  

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PLM App Remedies Data Management Growing Pains

PLM software improved data management at a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer, but it was expensive and difficult to use. An app reduced the system’s cost and made it easier to use.

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Automation

Machining Technology Spotted at Amerimold 2018

Amerimold presents a range of mold production equipment, strategies and best practices. Here is some of the mold machining technology displayed at this year’s event, ranging from automation to CAD/CAM.

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Micromachining

Manufacturer of Precision Micro Parts to Debut in North America

Tavadec S.A. will formally launch at IMTS 2018 through an exclusive partnership with IndustryControlling LLC.

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EDM

Overcoming the Limits of Hard Milling with EDM

An unusual opportunity led a maker of die-cast dies to reconsider its emphasis on hard milling and take another look at its use of EDM.

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Workholding

Bluco Launches Redesigned Website

The new website improves user experience and includes new features like a blog, guided instructions on the quoting process and an expanded customer portal.

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Grinding

Diamond Grinding Wheels Produce Less Sparks, Odor

Innovative Products of America introduces its 3-in-1 diamond grinding wheels. 

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Cutting Tools

Big Kaiser Celebrates 70th Anniversary

The company, which was founded in 1948 in Switzerland, has continued its founder’s mission of developing cutting tools that keep up with machine tool technology.

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Scytec Starts E-Learning Site for Machine Monitoring System

The online courses aim to help DataXchange users get the most from their machine monitoring software.

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Kit Helps Engineers Build Their Own IoT Apps

Tulip has launched its Factory Kit, a quick-start solution for powering digital manufacturing.

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Automation

App Monitors Robots to Predict Failures, Prevent Downtime

Predictronics has launched an off-the-shelf robot health analysis and visualization application. 

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