Carefully Partition Tasks Between Humans, Robots October 8, 2021 Businesses are starting to recover from the pandemic—some more than others—and the need to deliver a seamless experience from online to the store is requiring a rethink of entire supply chains.
Digitize Your Additive Manufacturing Facility: it’s Not Just About Shiny New Tech October 14, 2021 The most important step in digitizing any manufacturing or supply chain process is analysis of the ROI and business case and being able to demonstrate success to company leaders.
Energy Industry Demands New Mix of Parts November 29, 2021 While fossil fuels dominate the energy market, expect a new mix of parts as renewable energy and EVs grow in market share.
Walter to Acquire GWS Tool Group November 22, 2021 Walter has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S.-based GWS Tool Group, a manufacturer of solid carbide endmills and drills as well as HSS taps and PCD products.
Bosch to Expand Silicon Carbide Chip Output December 2, 2021 Bosch said it is moving forward with volume production of silicon carbide chips.
Report Outlines Difficulty in Boosting Automation in Manufacturing November 17, 2021 Manufacturers are looking to boost use of automation, according to a report by Ericsson released today. However, the report cautioned that may be easier said than done.
ABB Says Flexibility Needed With Shift to Vehicle Electrification November 18, 2021 Automakers will need more flexible manufacturing with the shift to electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and other powertrains, automation company ABB said today in a presentation.
Methods Completes Acquisition of Koch January 4, 2022 Methods Machine Tools Inc. said it completed its acquisition of Texas-based Koch Machine Tool.
First-Time Automation With RaaS At Polar Manufacturing January 28, 2022 Polar has successfully “hired” a robot with Formic, realizing a return on investment from the second the robot turned on.
MIDACO Introduces Four-Pallet System February 1, 2022 MIDACO Corp. is expanding its Automatic Pallet Changer line with the introduction of a four-pallet system on one shuttle.