Automation & Controls

Products • July 20, 2023

Machine Tending Solutions

Through flexible connectivity via Ethernet and easy programming through the Direct Robot Control (DRC) feature of Mitsubishi Electric´s M8 Series, machine tending can benefit customers that may not have experienced robot programmers available. In addition to DRC, almost any CNC machine can be connected to a shop floor via discrete I/O for non-M8 CNC controls from Mitsubishi Electric and other companies. Further support is available through Mitsubishi Electric trained engineers to service both robot and CNC. Additionally, Mitsubishi Electric Automation offers a 5-year robot maintenance and warranty program.

Products • July 14, 2023

Version 3.50 of edgeConnector

Version 3.50 of edgeConnector Siemens, edgeConnector 804D and edgeConnector Modbus is now compatible with the 64-bit version of ARM (Advanced RISC Machines) processors. This extends the application possibilities to devices like Raspberry Pi, Cisco IR1101, Orange Pi 5 or RevPi Connect.

Videos • July 3, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with VEKTEK @ Eastec

During Eastec 2023, Kevin Swint, territory sales representative for VEKTEK, highlighted the company's new Auto-Coupler device for automating the hydraulic connection from the power supply to a workholding fixture, as well as VEKTEK's Advanced Automation Workholding Pump.n

Products • June 30, 2023

Digital Assistance Systems

Remote Service offers simple and fast assistance. For example, in the event of machine downtime, UNITED GRINDING North America customers can request service with the press of a button. The Service Monitor relieves those responsible for maintenance by clearly displaying all the important maintenance tasks based on the current machine's operating hours. Production managers can monitor the production output of the machinery at any time using the Production Monitor.

Videos • June 29, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with LANG Technovation @ Eastec

LANG Technovation General Manager Jon Dobosenski highlighted the HAUBEX automation solution for small batches along with a number of other products on display at the company's booth during Eastec 2023.n

Articles • June 27, 2023 • Craig Zoberis

Taxing automation a terrible idea

8 things politicians need to know about automation.

News • June 21, 2023

Grinding rare earth magnets into shape

Amid global rivalries and increasing demand for rare earth magnets, more precise, efficient grinding technology offers proactive manufacturers a competitive advantage.n

News • June 8, 2023

Manufacturer brings bigger-size tombstone machining in-house

Suburban Tool Inc., a well-known tooling manufacturer, installed a new Mazak HCN-10800 horizontal machining center with an expansive 1,000 mm pallet size and 4-ton part capacity that allows the Auburn Hills, Michigan, company to bring bigger-size tombstone machining in-house.

News • June 7, 2023

Zoller schedules automation-focused event

Zoller Inc. will host an automation-focused event called "Automate. Success." The event Aug. 9 and 10 at the company's Ann Arbor headquarters will offer a roadmap for how Zoller can digitize, automate and connect manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and profitability.

Articles • June 5, 2023

Deburring and chamfering

Manual deburring and chamfering of machined parts can be arduous, but an automated process is faster and more repeatable.

Videos • May 31, 2023

Robotics Results: 36% Increased Productivity

For the 16th episode of CTE's Robotics Results video series, Fusion | RoboJob-USA President Craig Zoberis filmed an automation setup that helped a shop increase productivity by 36% using a RoboJob-USA Mill-Assist Essential with a Haas Automation Inc. VF-2SS.

News • May 26, 2023

How AIMS improves safety for tool manufacturers

The tool manufacturing industry is embracing automation solutions at an unprecedented pace. This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors, and manufacturers need to be more flexible and responsive than ever before.