Whether you're designing applications for welding, cutting, grinding, polishing, or machine tending, you already know the bad news: rampant skilled labor shortages exist across the nation. Collaborative automation is quickly emerging as a solution -- but where to start? Universal Robots' two-day Expo focuses on Metal Fabrication, April 13-14, 10AM-5PM EST, and is a vibrant virtual experience with live demos, interactive keynotes and booths featuring a wide range of cobot-powered applications.
French Machine Shop Adds Robot Arms and Revenue Jumps 70% Founded in France in 2009, BWIndustrie is a 45-person shop specializing in industrial degreasing and CNC machining with customers in fields such as automotive, hydraulics and electronics. Over the past decade, the company has increasingly relied on automation to improve the reliability and quality control of hundreds of thousands of parts per year. Full Article
Hot and dirty processes can be a major issue for manufacturing companies. The costs associated with down time and slower cycle times are an unnecessary burden. See eight methods to speed up the cooling and cleaning of parts while in process. These include Vortex Tubes, Cold Gun, Atomizing Spray Nozzles, Cabinet Coolers, Super Air Knives, Super Air Nozzles and more!
Siemens Training Director Bids Fond Farewell to Machine Tool Industry After nearly a five-decade career in the machine tool industry, Siemens' Director of CNC Training, Randy Pearson, has chosen to retire and enjoy life with his family. But before stepping away, the teacher imparted just a little more heartfelt knowledge with his "thank you note" to the industry. Full News Item
