Automation & Controls

Products • November 8, 2018

MiR500 Autonomous Mobile Robot

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) reached production capacity for its new MiR500 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in its first month. With plans in place to deliver all current orders by the end of 2018, including the 40 percent purchased by U.S. manufacturers, the Denmark-based robotics manufacturer announced it would double production of the MiR500 in November by hiring additional resources and optimizing production.

Products • November 8, 2018

A-341 Hybrid Gantry XY/XYZ Positioning Stage

PI's new A-341 hybrid gantry XY/XYZ positioning stage provides the framework for controlled precise overhead motion that is often sought after for 3D printing, assembly, pick-and-place, alignment, inspection and industrial automation applications. The A-341 HGS hybrid gantry is designed to combine maximum throughput with smooth and highly accurate motion in a compact envelope.

Products • November 8, 2018

Automated Robotic Finishing Solutions

Fastems LLC offers a comprehensive range of automated robotic finishing solutions including grinding, polishing, deburring and brushing processes. Robotic finishing eliminates variations common in hand finishing operations and maximizes output of precisely finished parts. Fastems robotic systems provide speed and flexibility through a combination of control and software technology, spindle choices, and a variety of process tools and accessories.

News • November 5, 2018

Haas Automation Inc. partners with MachiningCloud Inc.

October 9, 2018 - Haas Automation and MachiningCloud jointly announce that they have partnered to offer Haas CNC machine tool product data, including a comprehensive collection of 3D CAD models for the complete line of Haas CNC machines, on the MachiningCloud platform.

Videos • November 2, 2018

Up! App insight at IMTS

Harry E.M. Brandicourt, director of strategic partnerships and growth strategies at Up! LLC, discusses the Up! app, a free app that connects service requesters with service providers to repair industrial equipment. Version 2.0 has been released.

News • November 1, 2018

Coldwater Machine Co. LLC appoints Gordon Mattix

Coldwater, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2018 – Coldwater Machine Company, an engineered solutions company that manufactures and integrates assembly automation and special machines for a variety of industries, has hired Gordon Mattix as its engineering manager.

News • November 1, 2018

Automation 101: A step-by-step guide to getting started

From assembly and pick-and-place to material handling and packaging, the use of robots is on the rise in factory automation. Extremely customizable in even the most complex applications, automation systems are beneficial for a variety of reasons. Taking the plunge into automation, however, can be confusing and daunting. With so many factors to consider, you may be wondering where to start. This guide is a broad overview, but can serve well as a starting point for those new to automation.

Products • November 1, 2018

CK3M Programmable Multiple-Axis Motion Controller

Motion controller output speeds are reaching an industry-leading 50 µs/5 axes with the introduction of the new CK3M programmable multiple-axis controller from Omron. The company combined enhanced motion control capability originally developed by Delta Tau Systems (now part of Omron) with its own advanced design technologies inside a compact and streamlined housing.

News • October 25, 2018 • Alan Richter

Automation abounds at The Assembly Show

While attending The Assembly Show, it seems that I saw robots and other automation equipment everywhere I turned. The trade show and conference took place Oct. 23-25 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

Videos • October 23, 2018

Building custom machine tools with FANUC – Excalibur Tool in Grants Pass, Oregon

Building custom machine tools with FANUC - Excalibur Tools in Grants Pass, Oregon

Products • October 19, 2018

Force Guide Integrated Force Control System

Epson Robots announced the new high-performance Force Guide integrated force guidance solution, which takes robot automation to the next level with amazing precision and outstanding rigidity. Epson Force Guide is a tightly integrated force control system that allows Epson Robots to sense and make precision moves using force feedback data.

Products • October 19, 2018

Synthis T6 All-in-One SCARA Robot

Epson Robots announced the expansion of its award-winning T-series with the Synthis T6 All-in-One SCARA robot. The new robot offers a way to automate factories without wasting time or money on expensive, complex, slide-based solutions. Available at the low price of $9,495, this innovative alternative installs in minutes and virtually eliminates any space-constraint issues.