Automation & Robots

Automation

World’s Largest ‘Cobot Hub’ Opens in Denmark

At a building site in Denmark, $36 million will be invested in the construction of a major collaborative robot (cobot) hub in the “cobot capital” of the world.

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Automation

Universal Robots Launches Leasing Program with DLL

The program will enable all types of manufacturers to quickly gain the benefits of collaborative robots without an upfront investment.

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Is Leveraging the IoT Really 'Smart Manufacturing'?

The vulnerabilities exposed by many of the IoT’s smart manufacturing solutions should keep manufacturers on their toes. There are strategies they can put into place to protect their data and equipment.

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Automation

MachineMetrics Named Smart Manufacturing Company of the Year

IoT Breakthrough recognized the company for its ability to deliver tangible results in the form of significant productivity increases. 

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Software Update Enhances Full Line of OB7 Collaborative Robots

The software update enhances OB7’s connectivity, allowing for efficient integration with other equipment and for easily accessible status monitoring, according to the company.

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Automation

Getting Ready for Lights-Out Manufacturing

Lights-out manufacturing has the potential to save money while increasing capacity, but shops need the right equipment and to address potential challenges before implementing it.

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Automation

FANUC’s CRX-10iA Robot Raises the Bar in Collaborative Technology

The 10-kg-payload CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L provide a reach of 1,249 mm and 1,418 mm, respectively. 

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Automation

Hurco Forms Preferred Partnership with BMO Automation

The partnership between Hurco and BMO Automation will help customers increase productivity without the disruption of integration.

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Measurement

Mitutoyo's Miscan Vision System Suitable for Difficult Imaging

The Miscan uses autonomous scanning, covering micro-form to large workpieces. It can use styli as small as 125 microns diameter to measure microscopic workpieces. 

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PMPA

Are You Turning the Lights Out on Profitability?

If you are a shop with a lightly attended program or lights out, you need to hear this lesson because it will help you keep your business profitable and not let the market steal your value.  

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