Manufacturing in Florida is a strong industry and a powerful boost to the state’s economy. While many of Florida’s manufacturing industries are focused on plastics, food processing, printing, electronics, medical devices and aeronautics, there are still good old steel and metal fabr

Pueblo, Colorado is considered the “Steel City” because it is one of the largest steel producing cities in the United States. However, steel production is not the only manufacturing industry in this Colorado city. There are several other companies that have set up shop in Pueblo, in

Like many members of the Rust Belt, Indiana communities have had manufacturing come and go over the years. The same could be said for Lafayette, Indiana. These companies are keeping a foothold due to high quality products, many build with the help of robotic automation. Things are b

Broomfield, Colorado is a town of just under 60,000 residents with a strong economy that boomed in the 1990s due to the technology industry. Currently, there are several company headquarters in Broomfield, including Ball, Noodles & Company and Mrs. Fields. However, the economy i

When you talk about steel and cardboard, you are comparing two very different materials. One can be strong, and yet falls apart in rain, while the other can stand for years and die by corrosion. However, both of these materials are being made in the same town of LaPorte, Indiana, an

When you think of robots on screen in movies, television shows and commercials, you probably think of the Johnny Five robot from Short Circuit or a robot like The Terminator. However, industrial six-axis articulated robots have had their days in the limelight as well. There are many

Berlin, CT is located in the heart of Connecticut. This small town of less than 20,000 residents is known as one of the birthplaces of interchangeable manufacturing parts and the industrial revolution. Manufacturing is one of the largest employers in this city that is split down the

A little more than a century ago, industrial manufacturing was something foreign to the U.S. southern states. Mostly an agricultural society, there wasn’t much heed paid to the large factories that existed mainly in the North. Today, all that has changed, and manufacturing is just a

When people think of Michigan, many of them think of car manufacturers. Of course, many also know that car manufacturers, especially in that area, have taken a big hit in the last decade or so. Only in the last couple of years has the car industry began to bounce back into the black

Replacing manual workers with an automated system benefits the company by reducing wasted time and money while increasing productivity. Robots are beginning to replace pneumatic slides, cams, and other components of fixed-automation lines. Over the last decade, the cost of robot wo

The user interface is where interaction between humans and machines occurs. The interface allows the user to control the machine for effective operation and obtain feedback from the machine. Graphical user interfaces allow users to interact with electronic devices through graphical

ABB’s priority is to boost their customers’ productivity and to decrease the total cost of owning and operating a robot. This led to the development of a family of software products to support every stage of the robot life cycle. If the user’s goal is to maximize return on investmen

ABB has several robots that weld efficiently. SpotPack and DressPack solutions including welding cables allow users to meet their particular needs in welding applications. The Integrated DressPack IRB 6640 LeanID is intended for production with high demands on flexibility and access

Almost all of ABB products and systems are equipped with sensors. Sensors take a physical measurement and turn it into an electrical signal, which is processed and transformed into useful information. Sensors deliver the input information to control processes and protect systems. AB

New robots equipped with controllers and teach pendants are usually priced in the range between $50,000 - $80,000. A popular 6-axis model sells for about $60,000, but the customer must keep in mind that the actual robot is only a fraction of the cost for the complete system. The too

The bottom line: using robots for manufacturing applications is cost-effective. Robots offer innovating and cost-effective solutions compared to manual processes or hard automation.KUKA understands that to stay competitive within the industry, customers need to automate to reduce co

When you first think of a place like Huntington Beach, California, it probably doesn’t scream “manufacturing!” Your first thoughts probably drift to surf, sun and sand. However, while this beach in Orange County does have all that, it also has a manufacturing component to its makeu

In the heart of Richland County is Mansfield, Ohio, a town that is rich with industrial manufacturing big and small. There are several companies that choose to start their business in Mansfield because of the proximity to cities like Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland, without the highe

Ann Arbor, Michigan is not just home to the University of Michigan Wolverines. It is also the home to several different industrial manufacturers. In the last few decades, many of these same manufacturers have been turning to robotic automation to improve their facility operations fr

While Indiana was not one of the first states to industrialize, once natural gas was discovered, manufacturers flocked to the area. While many of those manufacturers have moved to other countries over the years, there are some companies that have decided to stick it out and continue