ABB’s IRB 1300 robot enhanced for harsh and cleanroom applications April 29, 2021 IRB 1300 features IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and cleanroom ISO 4 versions, enabling new applications in harsh and contamination-free production environments.
Sig Sauer Optimizes Gun Manufacturing with Advanced 3D Scanning Technology April 29, 2021 Gun manufacturer Sig Sauer used a 3D scanning system to improve its manufacturing operations.
FMS for Low-Volume, High-Mix Shop Provides Stable, Predictable Process April 29, 2021 Through its 40 years of success, though, the name “Advanced” really became a philosophy and objective, woven into every strand of the company’s DNA.
Scanners Measure Up April 27, 2021 Laser scanners and structured white light scanners for metrology are advancing at the same time that customer are demanding major improvements. As a result, scanning technologies are making rapid progress.
Deep Hole Drilling Demands Precise Coolant Control April 26, 2021 Today’s deep hole drilling systems control coolant much the same as they would a machine’s spindle or axes. Careful management of coolant pressure, filtration, temperature and flow rate is key to optimizing deep hole drilling.
Let’s boldly go where no robot has gone before April 7, 2021 COVID-19 put a spotlight on the brittleness of the U.S. manufacturing supply chain. Responding to crises of many types requires, at least, the ability to rapidly repair or rebuild the machines that are the foundation of our economy.
What measures the measurements? April 7, 2021 For most of its history in manufacturing, metrology’s competitive arena was at the point of measurement.
Starrett Appoints Jim VandeHei Director of Sales, Metrology Systems April 6, 2021 The L.S. Starrett Company has appointed Jim VandeHei Director of Sales, Starrett Metrology Systems.
Tenured robotics integrator turns on a dime to help manufacturers do the same April 5, 2021 In October, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, a smaller machine shop in Wisconsin needed a robot to deburr parts—and fast.
Mitutoyo America Corporation Releases AI Inspect Software April 1, 2021 Mitutoyo America Corporation releases new Mitutoyo AI Inspect Software to its lineup of software solutions