Automation & Controls

Products • May 6, 2022

6-Axis Robotic Stage

PI's hexapod 6-axis motion controllers and hexapod software are based on decades of experience with parallel kinematic motion systems. They are easy to program, allow the user to change the center of rotation with one command, and come with high level alignment functions built in. PI's hexapod motion simulator software calculates the limits of workspace and load capacity, thereby ensuring the hexapod you choose will handle the loads, forces, and torques in your application.

News • May 5, 2022

ANCA showcases technology at GrindingHub

ANCA will showcase its technology range at the GrindingHub trade show in Stuttgart, enabling customers to grow capacity, improve profits and gain efficiencies.

Videos • April 28, 2022

EDM Automation Demos

View EDM automation demonstrations from Makino Inc. and MC Machinery Systems in this CTE video supplement to "Auto-Burn," the cover story for our May 2022 issue.

Products • April 28, 2022

A-811, G-901 Motion Controllers

Equipped with ultra-low noise PWM drives, the A-811 single axis controller integrates a closed loop servo controller with drive in a compact case. The G-901 controllers are also based on ACS hardware and EtherCat® connectivity, providing up to 1500W output per axis.

Products • April 26, 2022

RMI-QE Interface

The system comprises an ultra-compact RMI-QE radio interface with an updated communication protocol, as well as major updates to the complete range of market-leading radio transmission probes. The new enhancements deliver significantly improved battery life, simplified set up, and remote diagnostics to all radio probes.

Products • April 23, 2022

Abrasive Process Solutions (APS) Program

The APS Automation Cell is capable of delivering abrasive-to-part and part-to-abrasive applications, wet/ dry processing and uses a full range of abrasives such as coated, non-woven, thin wheel, bonded and superabrasives. Equipped with a verified turnkey solution, manufacturers can then contact an automation system integrator to implement the solution. This avoids costly trial and error at the integrator level.

News • April 22, 2022

Unmanned cylindrical grinding processes for small series

The internationally operating MPS Micro Precision Systems AG (MPS) consistently uses grinding processes for demanding high-precision components in IT02 tolerance ranges. With a total of seven Studer grinding machines, the company has a cylindrical grinding expertise that is second-to-none.

Products • April 21, 2022

WMK 3010S Rotational Speed Sensor

This AMO speed sensor includes a USB interface which allows the operating status of the spindle to output to the machine control. This enables the user to record rotational speed, operating time, temperature and more. Put these factors together, and overall performance and uptime expectations are optimized.

Articles • April 20, 2022 • Christopher Tate

Simpler setups

Pursuing shorter setup times is worthwhile

Articles • April 19, 2022 • Craig Zoberis

10 options to automate a CNC mill

Deciding to automate can be a big investment. However, with proper preparation, the move may reap big rewards.

News • April 18, 2022

Top 5 robot trends in 2022

The operational stock of industrial robots hit a new record of about 3 million units worldwide – increasing by 13% on average each year (2015-2020).

Articles • April 11, 2022

Shop produces for land, sea and air

Meet family-run BVI Machining and how Esprit helps keep this modern shop running.