Automation & Controls

Components manufacturer, norelem Inc., said that has expanded its product range by adding 30,000 parts to its catalog.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.