Automation/Robotics

Automation is the individual use or integrated configuration of computer software, machines or other technologies ranging from fully mechanical systems to fully virtual networks, very simple to intensely complex in functionality, to carry out a task that would typically be done by a human worker. Robotics is a segment of automation involving a machine (robot) capable of making independent movements programmed to perform complex tasks ranging from simple handling of parts to full machine tending, welding, grinding and other operations typically performed by a human worker.

Six Key Considerations for Applying Collaborative Robots

Manufacturers often look at collaborative robots, or cobots, as an ideal way to enhance production efficiency, with human workers and automation working closely together. Not all applications call for a cobot as an automation solution, however. Six key considerations help...

Articles from Automation/Robotics

Six Key Considerations for Applying Collaborative Robots

Precinov, WAYBO machine tending cells, KUKA, KUKA robots, machine tending, automation, opto-mechanics, robotics, medical, electronics, and energy industries, Mathieu DeBlois, PartNR systems, AGILUS, KR20 CYBERTECH, KR22 CYBERTECH, Jean-Sébastien Neveu

Automated Machine Tending is Key to Shop’s HMLV Production Strategy

For Precinov, which specializes in the manufacture of small, complex high precision parts, the reliability of KUKA robots and WAYBO machine tending cells support completely untended operations.

ABB Introduces AppStudio No-code Tool for Robot Interface Programming

No-code programming lowers the barriers to automation for beginners and experts.

KUKA Robotics, vision systems, robot vision systems, 2D robotic vision systems, 3D robotic vision systems, KUKA.VisionTech, optical character recognition, Roboception, 3D cameras, KUKA.SmartBinPicking, AI, CADMatch

Vision Systems Let Robots See What They Are Doing

Before manufacturers add vision capabilities, they should consider what their systems must contribute to production operations and select technology that fully meets those needs.

Madeleine Sheikh, piCOMPACT®23 SMART Valve Unit, COAX® technology, CB-series cobots, UR 20,

Custom Tool CPT now a Configurable Product

After two successful years as a custom line product, cobot palletizing tool CPT from Piab is now due for a move to the standard assortment.

: Lennart Ryberg, Piab, suction cups, Piab’s piGRIP FLC, Flexible Level Compensator, piSAVE, clamps

FLC Expands Piab Suction Cup Universe

Flexible Level Compensator (FLC) is a new innovative Piab component designed to enhance the capabilities of existing suction cups, such as level compensation, reducing the demand for exact positioning of the cups.

Articles from Metal Forming & Fabricating

New Low Profile Magnetic Drill for Metal Fabricating and Compact Drilling Solutions

Blair Equipment Co.’s new BFD-KX+ Low Profile Magnetic Drill is designed to provide maximum drilling capability while maintaining a compact form factor.

Behringer Saws, band saws, HBE511A Dynamic horizontal band saw, Auto-Feed-Control (AFC) system, profiles, tubes, and solid materials, electro-slag remelting, intuitive touch interface, band sawing solutions

Dynamic, Revolutionizing Horizontal Band Sawing

BEHRINGER Saws, Inc.’s HBE511A automatic band saw delivers cost-effective cutting for diverse industrial applications.

New Press Brake Released for U.S. and Canadian Markets

TRUMPF Inc.’s TruBend 1000 series press brakes offer ideal range of functions for companies looking

Robert Adelman, BLM Group, BLM LTX, weight and diameter tube, Active Tools and Prometheus MES, furniture manufacturers, laser tube, tubular profiles, special sections, open profiles, notching, coping, mitering, ArTube

New Tube Laser for Up to 6” Diameters

BLM Group’s new tube laser, the LTX, is ideal for laser cutting tubular profiles, special sections and open profiles with a range of 0.5”-to- 6” in diameter.

Machitech, Fiber TUBE XL Laser Cutting Machine, round, square and rectangular profiles, bevel head, 3D cutting, clamping, chucks

New Fiber Tube Machine Designed for High Production and Large Diameters

Machitech’s new Fiber TUBE XL Laser Cutting Machine cuts round, square, and complex profiles; providing maximum performance, precision, and versatility for heavy-duty applications.

Fabricating & Metalworking, supply chain, transportation, electirical, primary metals, machinery, fabricated metal products, Ceratizit

Optimism Tempered with Concern

In February, U.S. supply chain executives responses to monthly Report on Business reported expansion after 26 consecutive months of contraction. The January manufacturing PMI registered at 50.9%, up from the seasonally adjusted 49.2% in December. The respondents are members of...