11 JulDon Nedved Joins Futura Automation Team in Kansas CityBy : Brian McMorris 6-Axis Robots Comment: 0Futura Automation is pleased for Mr. Don Nedved to join our Consulting Partner team from his office in Lenexa, Kansas in the Kansas City area.  Mr. Nedved will support clients in the central regi

13 JulSummer 2020 Webinar: Macron Dynamics Custom Cartesian RobotsBy : Brian McMorris Assembly Comment: 0One of the product lines proudly represented by Futura Automation is Macron Dynamics of Croydon, Pennsylvania.  Futura Automation works with our customers and Macron Dynamics to create unique Ca

01 AugIntroducing cMT “X” Series:  Super-HMIBy : Brian McMorris Cloud Storage Comment: 0Register to attend our Webinars introducing cMT “X” Series, Motion Controller and IIOT CapabilitiesWebinar: August 4th @ 12pm EDT / 9am PDTThe cMT Series of Weintek Human-Machine Interfaces, commonly known as HM

24 AugWaterjet Intensifier Pump Replacement ControlsBy : Brian McMorris Uncategorized Comment: 0Elliot Integration L.L.C –  Federal Way, WAscott@futura-automation.comWaterjet pumps for cutting tools are widely used through industry and intensifier style pumps are the most popular variety.  The inte

09 SepManufacturing Engineering using 3D Kinematic (Real World) SimulationsBy : Brian McMorris abb Comment: 0Futura Automation’s Mission is and has been:  “To Counsel and Support North American manufacturers on the benefits of Industry 4.0 by Implementing IIOT and Robotic Solutions”.  The Futura Au

09 SepUSA IRS Section 179 – 100% Expensing for Robotic AutomationBy : Brian McMorris Automation Comment: 0Businesses can immediately expense more capital equipment under the new lawA taxpayer may elect to expense the cost of any section 179 property and deduct it in the year the property is placed

OVERVIEW OF MACHINING AND MACHINE TENDINGMachining is the process of material removal of a metal “blank” in order to produce a desired complex shape.Machine tending refers to the automated operation of industrial machine tools in a manufacturing plant, primarily using robot automation systems. While

17 NovModula for “Line-Side” Efficiency in Manufacturing LogisticsBy : Brian McMorris ASRS Comment: 0Advanced storage solutions bring game-changing benefits to your spaceThis isn’t the traditional warehouse solution. It’s a new way of looking at storage space and making the most of it. By capitaliz

18 NovMacron Dynamics Leverages Modular Automation Stations for Vertical FarmingBy : Brian McMorris Agriculture Comment: 0(reprinted with permission of Macron Dynamics)Background: While the majority of the world’s agricultural and horticultural products are grown through traditional farming over an

Futura Automation, LLC, a robotics and automation consulting and systems firm, is looking for a partner and business development manager, based in Arizona, for the Semicon and PCB industry. Arizona has recently landed two new $20B in fabs for Intel and another $12B fab for TSMC with an option by TSM

31 MarFutura Automation is Pleased to Introduce Troax for Machine GuardingBy : Brian McMorris ISO 10218-1 Comment: 0Industrial Machine GuardingTroax offers a flexible system of modular protective walls for production environments. The systems are based on posts with different fittings that are comb

31 MarTroax and Fortress: Two Very Tough CustomersBy : Brian McMorris Amgard door lock Comment: 0Are you worried about your machine guarding system integrity?Are you concerned that a robot might smash into the guarding and break through?Check out this video of a dynamic test of a Troax guard door h

21 AprCognex and Deep Learning Machine Vision ToolsBy : Brian McMorris AI Comment: 0Innovative deep learning software solves complex inspection applicationsVisionPro Deep Learning is the best-in-class deep learning-based image analysis software designed for factory automation. Its field-tested algo

25 AprFutura Automation and Sanyo Denki Motion form PartnershipBy : Brian McMorris 2 Phase Stepper Comment: 0We are pleased to announce that Futura Automation, Scottsdale, AZ, and Sanyo Denki Motion group have partnered up to provide motion control solutions in the American Southwest and beyond. Fu

09 JunPartner Devin Powell with OES Automation and their Custom Robotic Plywood Manufacturing SystemBy : Brian McMorris Cartesian Robot Comment: 0Application: MacBuilt X / Y Dual SystemsIndustry: Material Handling & Packaging AutomationBackground:Faced with a legacy system and in search of an a

13 JulWireless Private VPN Gateway with Cloud Data Storage ServicesBy : Brian McMorris CellMate Comment: 0Futura Automation has added a new capability to its services.  As of July 1, 2021, we add CellMate(c) VPN Gateway, an advanced VPN management solution for safe interconnection of our VPN secure

20 FebUsing 3D Laser Scanning to Analyze Paint Defects on Metal SurfacesBy : Brian McMorris Cobot Refinishing Comment: 0By Brian McMorrisPresident at Futura Automation, LLCSubscribe on LinkedInA Midwest USA manufacturer produces roll-up doors and purchases pre-extruded metal strips, or slats, which

Futura Automation, LLC (www.futura-automation.com) provides a range of robotic, automation and motion-controlled solutions. This week’s newsletter from Futura Automation explains the benefits of Cartesian robots, especially those supplied by Macron Dynamics, Inc., as compared to the other major indu

Futura Automation is an automation equipment Representative and an automation and robotics Solutions Provider to manufacturers.  We provide integrated automation solutions, design, project management, programming, testing and commissioning on for our Represented products across North America. Futura

GarLine & SharpTrack ― cutting-edge seam tracking solutions for “autonomous welding”Manufacturing is becoming more and more automated and increasingly demanding of easy-to-use solutions. In the welding sector, due to the lack of qualified welding personnel, automated and robotic welding solution