Jergens Pull Studs Enable Quick Changeovers
SP140 and K02 pull studs offer quick-change solutions for vise or gripper jaws, electronic component manufacturing, packaging machines, medical technology and automation.
Translating a Prototyping Mindset to Production
The experimental mindset that benefited BDE Manufacturing Technologies as a prototype job shop has given it an adaptable edge as a production facility.
Muratec Packing Solution Automates Material Handling
The Ledger A3 AS/RS miniload system feature high-speed, simultaneous carriage loading and unloading for storing, picking and sorting of small, lightweight goods.
Lessons on the Journey Toward Shop Automation
By necessity, small and mid-sized American job shops are automating production, whether through swift, dramatic upgrades in capital equipment, or slow, methodical changes to processes and procedures on the shop floor.
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Cimatron's Updated CAD/CAM Software Streamlines Mold Design
Eastec 2023: Cimatron V16 includes a clean new user interface and increased automation for faster mold design, electrode creation and NC programming.
Flexxbotics Adds Compatibility for Hurco, Siemens, Heidenhain
FlexxCNC enables machine shops to integrate Universal Robot cobots onto any machine in its shop.
Nikon Metrology's Automation Software Connects the Shopfloor
The Inspect-X Automation OPC UA Interface software integrate third-party industrial, automation and control equipment more easily.
Okuma America Corporation Launches Automation Business Segment
The company will offer customers a broad range of Okuma machine tools and automation system pairings.
Unisig's Automated Drilling Machines Adapt to Shop Needs
Eastec 2023: Unisig’s automation encompasses specialized solutions to fit the needs of particular production demands, applications or facilities.
Shop Replaces Two Verticals With One Horizontal
By trading two VMCs in to help finance the purchase of a new HMC, this shop was able to significantly increase production and move to lights-out machining.