Automation

Automation

Methods Machine Tools, Multiaxis LLC, Announce AI Solution Investment

Multiaxis Intelligence will feature user-based digital twin for the manufacturing workforce.

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Thomson Industries Cobot Transfer Unit Features Collision Detection

The Movotrak cobot transfer unit features collision detection that stops the cobot when it encounters an obstacle, facilitating collaboration and increasing productivity.

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The HEH Group Expands Automation Offerings With Agile Robotic Systems

Agile Robotic Systems are well suited for CNC machine-tending applications, automating metrology systems and more.

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Midaco’s Automatic Pallet Changer Enhances VMC Versatility

Midaco’s Automatic 4-Pallet Changer with trunnion system for VMCs enables fourth-axis machining, expanding versatility of a three-axis mill.

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JIMTOF 2024 Report: EVs, AI and Autonomous Robots Abound

The 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) showed how the manufacturing industry is adapting to the needs of electric vehicle manufacturing and adopting new technology including AI and autonomous robots.  

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Setting Up the Building Blocks for a Digital Factory

Woodward Inc. spent over a year developing an API to connect machines to its digital factory. Caron Engineering’s MiConnect has cut most of this process while also granting the shop greater access to machine information.

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Automation

Measuring Torque, Thrust Force for Smart Drilling Operations

To monitor drilling operations for smart manufacturing solutions, torque and thrust force can be measured.

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Smooth Operators: Vibration Compensation Improves Robot Performance

Ulendo is working to apply its vibration compensation algorithm to robots. This application is more complex than its initial market of FFF 3D printers, but could result in faster, cheaper robots.

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Cutting Part Programming Times Through AI

CAM Assist cuts repetition from part programming — early users say it cuts tribal knowledge and could be a useful tool for training new programmers.

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Tactile Sensor Could Give Robots Human Touch

Gelsight’s tactile sensing technology could give robots more flexibility in the tasks and environments they can handle.

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