Pivot to Medical Poses Security Challenges April 30, 2020 As some manufacturers pivot to being making in-demand medical supplies, devices and equipment, they face new cybersecurity challenges.
New Universal Robots Interface for Injection Molding Applications April 23, 2020 The Injection Molding Machine Interface (IMMI) is made for plastics manufacturers to integrate Universal Robots with injection molding machines.
Rough Boring vs. Finish Boring April 16, 2020 There’s more than one way to finish a hole. The most effective option will depend on the number of parts, cycle time and tolerances. One of the most effective options is boring.
Bruker Alicona Upgades µCMM Software April 13, 2020 New operating software of optical CMM machine enables user independent measurement and evaluation of 3D data.
Universal Robots Launches ActiNav Bin Picking Kit for Machine Tending April 9, 2020 Universal Robots (UR) has launched ActiNav, a new UR+ application kit for companies of all sizes that simplifies the integration of autonomous bin picking of parts and accurate placement in machines using UR cobots
Nexteer Makes Face Shields, Components to Combat COVID-19 April 1, 2020 Nexteer Automotive is using its 3D printers in Michigan and Poland to make plastic masks and face shield headbands for help combat COVID-19.
From Shop Floor to Ecosystems, Trust is Vital April 2, 2020 For the last few years, many of us in the manufacturing automation field have expressed the need to “build bridges to everywhere” within the context of Industry 4.0. It is a way to describe the capability and the goal of connecting shop floor resources, for example single machines with pallet pools, machines with robotic machine tending, and multi-machine cells and FMSs.
Can Manufacturers Bridge the Skills Gap? April 1, 2020 This article is based on the Workforce Leadership Exchange held at FABTECH 2019 in Chicago. It is the continuation of coverage that began with the Up Front column in Manufacturing Engineering, January 2020.
How Manufacturers Can Cope with COVID-19 March 24, 2020 There’s a big new trend sweeping the world, and not in a good way. The new coronavirus goes by other names, including COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, and SARS-CoV-2, but by any name it is bad news.
Ultimate makers: Why FFF might just be your gateway to 3D printing March 20, 2020 Ultimaker offers a full suite of 3D printing solutions, from award-winning hardware to software to materials, that seamlessly integrate together and within existing workflows due to the open nature of the system.