Claudia Jarrett, U.S. country manager at automation parts supplier EU Automation, explains why robots are more than affordable for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Cobots are an ideal, entry-level robotic device for smaller shops to begin using automation.
Sandvik will acquire DWFritz Automation, a U.S.-based provider of precision metrology, inspection and assembly solutions for advanced manufacturing. DWFritz designs, builds and supports high-speed, non-contact metrology solutions and automation systems.
February 2021 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $149.5 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report collaboration, was up 3.3 percent from January's $144.8 million and down 17.1 percent when compared with the $180.3 million reported for February 2020.
The aerospace industry is setting itself up for a massive conjunction of need for industrial capacity to produce parts in the near future.
The LoadMate Plus Robotic Cell From Mitsubishi Electric Streamlines Part Loading, Unloading, and Palletizing in Low-To-High Volume Applications
FANUC and Rockwell Automation formed a coalition to address skills gap issues with work and apprenticeship programs.
In a world where machine shops are struggling to stay open and maintain their business and in a day when “going into dad’s business” is not what it once was, Platinum Tooling is an exception to the rule.
SINUMERIK ONE digital-native CNC selected as the control of choice for new line of milling and turning production machines
The COVID-19 pandemic clearly proved challenging to the manufacturing industry in myriad ways. Now, as nations and industries begin to navigate their way forward as restrictions are lifted, manufacturers have an opportunity to put into practice some lessons learned.