Automation & Controls

Videos • November 25, 2024

system 3R IMTS 2024 Booth Visit

Step into the future of manufacturing automation with system 3R at IMTS 2024! This year, system 3R unveiled its cutting-edge Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), designed to boost productivity by autonomously transporting materials between workstations. Seamlessly integrating with existing systems, the AMR is a game-changer for fully automated factory environments.

News • November 20, 2024

Haas Foundation donates $20k to Mississipi community college

Students in Itawamba Community College's Precision Machining Technology program have a new toolbox, courtesy of a $20,000 grant by the Gene Haas Foundation.

News • October 30, 2024

Wintriss offers new starting software packages

Wintriss Controls Group has added flexible and affordable purchase options for ShopFloorConnect® OEE, Production Tracking, and Data Collection software, which allows users to quickly and easily leverage data from their machines.nn

News • October 23, 2024

ModuleWorks and Toolpath enter into technology partnership

ModuleWorks, a leading innovator in toolpath generation and simulation technology for digital manufacturing, and Toolpath, a developer of a new cloud-based, AI-driven manufacturing workflow automation platform, have signed a multi-year Technology Partnership focusing on accelerated deployment of innovative cloud computing technology for machining estimation and CAM automation.

News • October 9, 2024

Robot orders down 8% in first half of 2024

The Association for Advancing Automation's latest report shows decline in units sold to automotive component suppliers but increased sales in several non-automotive sectors.

News • October 7, 2024

Methods Machine Tools names director of dealer development

Methods Machine Tools Inc. North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation solutions, welcomes Tim Leoni as the director of dealer development.

News • October 3, 2024

Beckhoff USA opens Greater Atlanta Office

Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, the new facility will serve as a home base for local sales and support engineers as well as a regional hub for training, seminars and other business activities.

News • October 1, 2024

Lyndex-Nikken partners with Zero Clamp GmbH

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of high-performance machine tool accessories and automation, announces a partnership with Zero Clamp GmbH to offer high-quality German engineered clamping solutions to manufacturers in North America.

News • September 23, 2024

Dorner appoints Tim Patt as new regional sales director

Tim Patt has been selected as regional sales director for Dorner. In this position, Patt will lead a team of Dorner regional managers to grow the company's automation, industrial and sanitary conveyor business.

News • September 23, 2024

Canon U.S.A. and Osaro partner robotic bagging solution

Canon U.S.A.., a leader in digital imaging solutions, developed a bagging system with its customer OSARO Inc., a San Francisco-based Canon U.S.A. customer that provides sophisticated AI-based robotic perception and picking solutions.

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.