Automation

A Robotic Sanding Cell in ‘Putty Land’

11/17/2025

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AI-Driven Robot Tackles Tedious Sanding, Boosting Consistency and Efficiency

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Automation solution for light, unattended machining

10/24/2025

The Sidekick from Methods Machine Tools Inc. pairs with any FANUC RoboDrill for light, unattended machining. Supported by FANUC CRX-10iA/L robot mounted to a standardized table design, the Sidekick holds up to 30 workpieces. The company says the Sidekick is ideal for those smaller shops looking to make their first leap into automation alongside the most trusted and proven vertical machining center in the industry.

Video: Universal Robots unveils new long Cobot at Fabtech

UR8 Long's extended reach, combined with coordinated multi-axis motion, allows for complex weldments at consistent quality. Motion performance optimization also delivers smoother movements at maximum speed to significantly enhance fast-paced bin picking.

ANCA at MT Series East (EASTEC) 2025

Sam Kirkpatrick, Senior Product Manager at ANCA, introduces AIMS Connect, a digital platform designed for CNC machinery that integrates with factory systems such as ERP and MES. The solution enhances operational efficiency by connecting job orders directly to machines and supporting both manual and autonomous material handling. In a live demonstration, Sam shows how job data syncs to provide operators with digital work instructions in real time, enabling precise measurements, streamlined workflows, and reduced human error across the production floor.

Hexagon Live Global 2025 Held in Las Vegas

The Hexagon Live Global conference returned to Las Vegas June 16–19, this time at the Fontainebleau resort and casino. This year marks a quarter century of measurement technology development for Stockholm, Sweden-headquartered Hexagon AB, following its 2001 acquisition of metrology tool manufacturer Brown & Sharpe, said Ola Rollén, chairman of the board.

EasyGrinder Robotic Surface Finishing System

03/04/2025

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.