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FANUC America Opens New Michigan Facility

October 23, 2019
FANUC is expanding its presence and capabilities near its North American headquarters campus.
Bruce Morey
By Bruce Morey Senior Technical Editor, SME Media
Director of operations Matthew Bush programs Waldo, the UR5 robot from Universal Robots, for new tasks at Scott Fetzer Electrical Group.

Mobile Robots Increase Worker Productivity, Safety

October 16, 2019
A mobile fleet of Universal Robots now receives daily work orders to solve ever-changing tasks for high-mix/low-volume electronics manufacturer Scott Fetzer Electrical Group (SFEG; Fairview, TN). Supplied by Universal Robots USA Inc.
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media

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Machine Tool Orders Decline in September

November 11, 2019
Machine tool orders fell slightly in September on a monthly basis, the Association for Manufacturing Technology said in a monthly report.
Bill Koenig
By Bill Koenig Senior Editor, SME Media

FANUC America Opens New Michigan Facility

October 23, 2019
FANUC is expanding its presence and capabilities near its North American headquarters campus.
Bruce Morey
By Bruce Morey Senior Technical Editor, SME Media
Director of operations Matthew Bush programs Waldo, the UR5 robot from Universal Robots, for new tasks at Scott Fetzer Electrical Group.

Mobile Robots Increase Worker Productivity, Safety

October 16, 2019
A mobile fleet of Universal Robots now receives daily work orders to solve ever-changing tasks for high-mix/low-volume electronics manufacturer Scott Fetzer Electrical Group (SFEG; Fairview, TN). Supplied by Universal Robots USA Inc.
Jim Lorincz
By Jim Lorincz Contributing Editor, SME Media
Murata Machinery USA demonstrated its turning, fiber laser, punch press and automated storage technologies Sept. 18-20 at its biennial North American technology showcase.

Murata Machinery USA Highlights New Technology at Showcase Event

October 16, 2019
In a broad-ranging display of high-precision manufacturing proficiencies, Murata Machinery USA demonstrated its turning, fiber laser, punch press and automated storage technologies Sept. 18-20 at its biennial North American technology showcase.
Geoff Giordano
By Geoff Giordano Contributing Editor, SME Media
FANUC America

Robot Company Creates Industry 4.0-Friendly Software

August 2, 2019
FANUC has made real one of the promises of Industry 4.0, that of predictive maintenance for factory equipment, with its Zero Down Time IoT solution. ZDT can be applied to any of FANUC’s robotic arms and their peripherals.
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media
Siemens CTO Jim Rusk

Bringing Intelligent Automation Tech to the Broad Engineering Market

August 1, 2019
Amid vigorous growth in their industry, product lifecycle management (PLM) software developers are exploiting the cloud and machine learning to manage data and enhance the users’ experience.
Ilene Wolff
By Ilene Wolff Contributing Editor, SME Media

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Expert Opinions

  • Dan Campbell
    Automation

    What To Consider When Choosing Grippers

    April 9, 2019
    Automated manufacturing operations are finely tuned ecosystems in which all components must function in complete harmony. Grippers used to pick and place, orient and hold components or end products at various points along the production chain are key to this process.
    By Dan Campbell - Director of Product Management, DESTACO
  • Can Wearable Robotics Shrink the Worker Shortage?
    Automation

    Can Wearable Robotics Shrink the Worker Shortage?

    February 5, 2019
    With a shortage of young workers willing and able to do today’s factory jobs, manufacturers are taking steps to retain the older workforce already punching in.
    By Ilene Wolff - Contributing Editor, SME Media
  • Alan Rooks
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    Walking the Talk at IMTS 2018

    October 10, 2018
    I just returned from IMTS in Chicago and my first thought was, “where will I be able to rack up all those bonus steps I got last week?” On the easiest day, I walked 7.9 miles, and I topped 10 miles on two other days. It’s easy to understand why.
    By Alan Rooks - Editor in Chief, Manufacturing Engineering
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