Robotics & Robotic Systems

TL Aerotek grew from a small shop into a larger precision-components operation by combining Expand Machinery systems with Mitsubishi Electric automation and LoadMate Plus robotic machine tending.

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of high-performance machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, has been named a FANUC Authorized System Integrator for machine tending. According to the company, this collaboration highlights the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge machine tending, specifically through the modular Lyndex-Nikken EZ-AutoCart machine tending system with the FANUC CRX-20iA cobot.

Manufacturers invest heavily in advanced cutting tools, high-performance CNC machines, and optimized cutting strategies, and they expect a strong ROI. Yet even in well-run shops, expensive spindles often sit idle for reasons unrelated to tooling or cycle time, including operator availability, inconsistent part handling, and short production windows.

Part 1 of our ERT mini-series: Cole shows how mobERT mobile robots automate Rollomatic grinding — machine tending, AI 3D bin-picking, AMR navigation, and smart-factory workflow.

System 3R, part of GF Machining Solutions, introduced its latest breakthrough in manufacturing automation at IMTS 2024 with the debut of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR). Designed to enhance flexibility and efficiency in lights-out manufacturing, the AMR builds on System 3R’s decades of experience in automation and tooling innovation.

At this year’s IMTS, KUKA Robotics made a compelling case for automation with a demonstration of the company’s latest technologies. From advanced bin-picking systems to flexible mobile platforms, KUKA is showcased automation that can be both efficient and adaptable for manufacturing facilities of all sizes.

Balance Beam Walking Robot. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.

Automation boosts productivity. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.