FANUC America and Plus One Robotics have paired their technologies to create a flexible fulfillment solution that meets the needs of e-commerce customers.  This solution incorporates a FANUC robot and Plus One’s AI-powered PickOne perception system to identify and sort

In the first installment of this column, I wrote that my new monthly platform would focus not only on practical applications of data-driven manufacturing, but also “what comes next.” One tumultuous year later, I’m more convinced than ever that part of “what comes next”

Metalworking and metal fabrication machine manufacturer MC Machinery has opened a new technology center in Concord, North Carolina. The facility will provide MC Machinery customers throughout the region with local access to direct sales, service, application and training support, while also s

Halter CNC Automation has launched the Halter Compact as a small-footprint addition to its existing CNC loading robot line. The Halter Compact has a 26.45-lbs payload and three different models: the TurnStacker Compact for lathes, the MillStacker Compact for milling machines and t

Jrlon Inc. has acquired Metalworx Inc, a high-performance contract manufacturer that specializes in precision machining and complete metal fabrication. The addition of Metalworx adds AS9100 certification, ITAR registration and ISO-13485 compliance to the Jrlon 

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the JobShop Cell Pro, a new standard automation solution featuring the RoboDrill D21SiBadv Vertical Machining Center Series. The JobShop Cell Pro incorporates a main enclosure with several different pre-engineered end-of-arm and infeed/outfeed options fo

Doosan Machine Tools has named James Kim the new CEO of its North American operations. Mr. Kim has spent the past 37 years at Doosan in a variety of roles. “I am honored to be recognized for nearly four decades of faithful service, and I greatly look forward to promoting the incredib

Agile Robotic Systems has introduced three new compact platforms to complement its existing heavy-duty models in the Agile Flex CNC range of machine loading systems. Agile Flex is a range of out-of-the-box robotic loading systems for CNC machine tools. The company says these syst

Yaskawa’s compact SG400 and SG650 SCARA robots provide precise, high-speed processing for small parts. The company says these horizontally articulated robots excel at assembly, sorting, applications demanding short cycle times, and multi-process systems requiring pick-and-place capability.

The RL-2000 robotic load-unload system from Nagel Precision Inc. is capable of performing secondary operations, which the company says could aid manufacturers in achieving lights-out manufacturing. Ethernet and Profinet communications systems inside the FANUC c

The video above is just part of the content you will find in the IMTS spark Knowledge Center “Practical Approaches to Automation.” This Knowledge Center provides a single, deep-dive format that’s easy to follow, easy to share and fun to explore as it covers automation concepts yo

Gerald Vogt assumed the role of Stäubli’s CEO on Jan. 1, 2021, succeeding Rolf Strebel. Vogt served as group division manager for the company’s global robotics business since mid-2016 and is already a member of the group management. When he joined

This month, I have some things to say about unattended or lightly attended manufacturing, and then some things to say about people. A theme we’ve been exploring in recent articles is automation, one of the major ongoing trends reshaping machining. Does the COVID-19 crisis make the case f

Universal Robots (UR) now supports the OPC UA standard on its collaborative robots. Norwegian software company Rocketfarm developed the application that enables UR robots to support OPC UA, which is available through the UR+ developer network. “We initially developed the

Hurco has partnered with ProCobots to provide integration of robotic automation for high-mix manufacturing with its machining centers. Hurco’s Automation Manager CNC feature is said to ease such integration, providing a graphical interface between the collaborative robot and the machi

Machine tool builder Mazak today gave a press conference in advance of its virtual All Axes Live event to be held August 11 and 11 a.m. Eastern. The virtual event, to be hosted out of the company’s Schaumburg, Illinois tech center, will include debuts of two products, the Variaxis C-600 five-a

As digital tools become more widespread, more shops are looking for ways that software can provide practical solutions to manufacturing challenges. More manufacturers these days have digital manufacturing on their minds. As digital technology continues to find its footing, many see it as necess

ABB’s RobotStudio  augmented reality (AR) viewer allows users to visualize where and how robotic automation can fit into the manufacturing processes using a smartphone or tablet. The app can be used to test any model created in RobotStudio, giving users an id

  FANUC America’s CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L (long-arm version) collaborative robots are said provide ease of use, reliability and safety with parts weighing up to 10 kg. The CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L provide a reach of 1,249 mm and 1,418 mm, respectively. Sensitive contact detection enab

  ABB has introduced a harsh environment version of its IRB 1100 robot and OmniCore controller designed with enhanced protection against water and dust. The entire body of the new IRB 1100 model has an IP67 rating, with all electrical components sealed against contaminants. Resistance to w