Automation

Measurement

Automating Fixed-Body Plug Gaging

How tight-tolerance gaging and in-process automation can converge to streamline manufacturing processes.

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Automation

Why We Ask Machine Shop Leaders to Speak at TASC – The Automated Shop Conference

TASC is our industry’s premier peer-to-peer automation stage where America’s shop leaders refine the art of metalworking and CNC machining. For conference speakers, it's also an opportunity to showcase your skills and gain exposure for your business. Here are five why stepping into the spotlight at TASC could be your smartest move toward elevating your shop.

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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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Automation

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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Automation

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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Automation

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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Automation

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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Holemaking

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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Automation

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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