Automation & Robots

Automation 28 Mar 2018

Siemens Event Introduces New Products and Emerging Communications

Siemens Factory Automation recently gathered with solution partners and end users for a four-day conference to share business ideas and strategies.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 28 Mar 2018

Haas Automation Commemorates 30 Years of the VF-1

Haas Automation will commemorate 30 years of the VF-1 with a year-long Very First campaign, with the campaign culminating at IMTS 2018 in Chicago.

Cutting Tools 17 Mar 2018

GH-18-1 Tapping Arm Efficiently Taps Holes

FlexArm Inc’s FlexArm GH-18-1 tapping arm allows machining centers to do milling, drilling and boring, as when operators load a machining center and start its cycle, they can use that cycle time to tap previously machined parts with the GH-18-1.

Bar Feeders 2 Mar 2018

ecoPROFI is a Multi-Channel, Quick-Change, Magazine Bar Feed

Irco’s ecoPROFI bar-feed system is compatible with standard and Swiss-type lathes as well as machining centers and rotary transfer machines and delivers automatic, multi-sized bar feeding in an economical, small-footprint package.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 20 Feb 2018

A Beginner’s Guide to Automation

While many shops are enjoying the production benefits of robotic part handling, others are struggling to tackle the first steps of implementation. Here’s a basic guide to help provide clarity on where to begin.

Automation 20 Feb 2018

Vi-Cas has Vacuum Cups for End-of-Arm Tooling

Vi-Cas Manufacturing offers a range of vacuum cups that can be used for end-of-arm tooling, ergonomic lifters, and other pick-and-place devices and have round, rectangular or oval cups available for a variety of lift manufacturers.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 9 Feb 2018

Automation Choices

There are varying degrees of automation available for shops of all sizes and types. A key to successful implementation of automation is learning what kinds of automation is available and which is best applied to your specific needs.

Automation 30 Jan 2018

Chris Carter to Represent Edgecam and Surfcam in Southwest

Vero Software has hired Chris Carter, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and graduate of ITT-Technical Institute who has held sales positions in the industrial automation industry, as the account manager to represent Edgecam and Surfcam in the Southwestern United States.