Materials & Handling

News • November 7, 2025

Muratec USA announces leadership changes

New president & CEO, division heads underscore Murata Machinery USA's continued commitment to innovation, customer success, and strategic growth across its North American operations.

Articles • September 23, 2025

FABTECH 2025 Coverage

UR Unveils Long-reach Cobot; Move Multi-Ton Robots Without Cranes; Start-Up Offers AI-Powered Knowledge Capture; Robot Diagnostics Keep Automation Running.

Products • July 7, 2025

Flipping heavy plate parts

The patented EasyFlipper from Teqram turns sheet-metal parts within seconds without the need to use a crane and slings, belts or clamps to turn heavy workpieces. This is a less dangerous alternative, the company said, and helps keep the part from being scratched during material handling.

News • June 23, 2025

GROB Systems to host 5-AXIS LIVE!, a machining and automation technology event

GROB Systems, Inc., a developer of manufacturing systems and machine tools, is hosting a 5-AXIS LIVE! technology event featuring "The Future of Manufacturing - Made in the USA," together with twenty-one of its industry partners, at GROB's North America headquarters and production facility in Bluffton, Ohio, on August 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

News • January 13, 2025

Universal Robots announces Cobot Conference and Tradeshow

The nation's largest cobot conference and tradeshow, Collaborate North America 2025, takes place in Novi, Michigan, January 28, 2025, and is free to attend. This one-day, in-person event brings together 500+ manufacturing professionals from across North America.

Videos • January 9, 2025

Jorgensen Conveyor’s Solutions for Machining’s Biggest Challenges

Grab a bourbon and join us as Dennis Spaeth talks with Karl Kleppek, President, and Dustin Krueger, Director of Engineering at Jorgensen. In celebration of 75 years of innovation, they share how Jorgensen is tackling machining's toughest challenges with advanced conveyor systems, cutting-edge coolant filtration, and chip management technologies.

News • October 24, 2024

ABB Robotics Sponsors MassRobotics

ABB Robotics is sponsoring MassRobotics, a leading innovation hub and startup accelerator for robotics in the United States.

News • September 20, 2024

Taiwan industry leaders showcased at IMTS how AI is revolutionizing machining

Taiwan's International Trade Administration successfully hosted an "Integrate to Innovate: Smart Machinery Application Forum" at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago

News • September 18, 2024

Dorner names regional sales manager

Mark Schmid has been appointed regional sales manager, covering the upper Midwest portions of the U.S. for Dorner. Schmid will be working with sales channel partners and key accounts to grow the company's automation, industrial, and sanitary conveyor business within his region.

News • August 23, 2024

KUKA Robotics showcasing advanced packaging solutions at Pack Expo

Highlighting speed, versatility and flexibility for the packaging and processing industry, KUKA Robotics will feature four innovative robotics cells at PACK EXPO International, Nov. 3-6, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

News • July 24, 2024

Thomson adds controllability to its electric actuators

Thomson Industries Inc., a manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has added advanced controllability options to its Electrak LL line of long-life electric linear actuators.

News • July 12, 2024

Big Daishowa opens state-of-the-art facility

Big Daishowa Seiki Co., Ltd., based in Osaka, Japan, with U.S. headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, opened its ninth production plant at its Awaji, Japan, manufacturing facility earlier this year. The 49,500-square-meter (533,000 sq. ft.) plant is designed to meet today's production needs and accommodate future growth.