Automation

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.

norelem 130K+ Standard Components Catalog Expansion

03/26/2025

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

ArGo CAM Software for 5-Axis Lasers

BLM GROUP has simplified use of ArGo through an advanced human-machine interface that supports programming for the entire cell.

04/04/2025

BLM GROUP USA has announced the availability of ArGo — a scalable and customizable CAM programming software dedicated to 5-axis lasers.

Swift-Cut XP + Precision 130

The Precision 130 option for the Swift-Cut XP creates an unmatched combination of precision, material flexibility, affordability and reliability.

04/08/2025

Swift-Cut, an ESAB brand, has introduced the ESAB Precision 130 high-precision plasma power source, which is now available as an option for its Swift-Cut XP heavy-duty plasma table.

Next-gen Automation

04/18/2025

Author:

Alan Richter

Machine shops adopt intelligent, flexible systems to overcome labor gaps and streamline production.

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AMT elects new board leadership

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.

Visual Components at FABTECH 2024 – Welding Automation & Simulation

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.

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