Automation & Controls

News • March 14, 2025

AMT elects new board leadership

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology, has elected its 2025-2026 board of directors. Michael Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC Corp., was elected to serve as chairman of the board for AMT.

News • March 4, 2025

Autonomous solution from Teqram simplifies precision grinding

In the world of steel construction, surface preparation is more than a preliminary step—it's a defining factor in durability and corrosion resistance. An autonomous solution that simplifies precision grinding and seamlessly integrates with automated shot blasting.

Products • March 4, 2025

EasyGrinder Robotic Surface Finishing System

In the world of steel construction, surface preparation is more than a preliminary step—it's a defining factor in durability and corrosion resistance. An autonomous solution that simplifies precision grinding and seamlessly integrates with automated shot blasting.

Videos • January 31, 2025

Customizable touchscreen indicator brings the power of multiple indicators into one device

In a booth full of technology from multi-sensor vision systems, video-based inspection and measurement systems, and even old-school optical comparators, it was a small touchscreen indicator that packed a lot of punch.

Videos • January 23, 2025

Visual Components at FABTECH 2024 – Welding Automation & Simulation

Brian Knutson, Director of Sales at Visual Components, gives a quick look at what the company showcased at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Focused on welding automation and simulation, Visual Components offers software that integrates CAD files to improve productivity. With a catalog of 5,000+ components, users can efficiently program welds and tackle complex welding tasks using digital twin simulations.

Products • January 14, 2025

SMLA Actuator & Encoder Selector

Thomson Industries Inc., a manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, upgraded its stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) online selector tool, adding the ability to include encoders in the design process.

Videos • December 24, 2024

system 3R AMRs & WorkshopManager 5.0: Transforming Manufacturing Automation

Explore System 3R's latest advancements in manufacturing automation. Anders Hagström introduces the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), built to streamline material handling and boost production efficiency. The video also highlights the updated WorkShopManager 5.0 software, offering an improved user interface, advanced fixture management capabilities, and real-time dashboards to monitor equipment performance.

Videos • December 13, 2024

SMW Autoblok IMTS 2024 Booth Visit

Explore the advancements in gripping technology at the SMW Autoblok booth during IMTS 2024, focusing on a programmable movement gripper for clean environments. This technology enhances production efficiency with controlled grip force and movement. It features inductive couplers for rotation, electrically actuated systems, and feedback mechanisms for monitoring. The modular design and innovative clamping solutions cater to diverse applications, ensuring all workholding needs for automation are met.

Videos • December 13, 2024

United Grinding IMTS 2024 Booth Visit

The United Grinding booth at IMTS 2024 features key innovations led by Simon Manns. The Walter Power Diamond machine celebrates its 30th anniversary with advanced erosion packages. The Helitronic Mini Plus includes a laser contour check and video conferencing. The Helitronic G 200 is an entry-level machine designed for lights-out operation. Precision measuring is showcased with the Helicheck Nano and Helicheck Plus, while automated tool production is demonstrated with a robot for efficient tool transport.

Videos • December 13, 2024

Koma IMTS 2024 Booth Visit

IMTS 2024 showcases the Koma Precision booth, featuring the KMA-60 SmartLoader. This compact and affordable loader meets the demand for efficient pallet changers with a small footprint. It operates with rotary pallets, handling up to 60 parts of various sizes, supporting both high-mix, low-volume, and high-volume production. The design focuses on affordability to enhance automation and speed up part processing in shops.

Videos • December 11, 2024

Mazak IMTS 2024 Booth Visit

Jason Taylor, Mazak's Product Manager, highlights the EZ Loader 20, a compact automation system featuring a collaborative robot with a 20 kg payload capacity. Designed for efficient loading and unloading, it integrates a vision sensor for precise operations and supports high-mix workpiece production. He also presents the VC-EZ 20X vertical machining center, equipped with a CAT 40 spindle capable of 12,000 RPM, ideal for precise and versatile milling tasks. Additionally, he discusses Mazak's advanced five-axis solutions, emphasizing their expansive travel capacity and spindle performance, suitable for complex machining applications​.

News • November 25, 2024

Lyndex-Nikken promotes Osmar Takeuchi to president

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of machine tool accessories and automation, has promoted Osmar Takeuchi to president.