Automation

Jacksonville Jaguars introduce five robots to the game-day experience

The Jacksonville Jaguars introduced FANUC America as a partner of the team and welcomed five new robots to TIAA Bank Field and the Jaguars family of game day staff this past Sunday during the team’s victory over the New England Patriots.

Application Builder Tool

Universal Robots continues to address the automation skills gap with its new Application Builder tool that eases robotic cell configuration and deployment while raising robot literacy and capabilities. Application Builder walks customers through the entire process of building a successful UR robot application that is optimized for throughput and cost. The online configuration tool provides a step-by-step process to choose the right robot and end-of-arm tooling, to walk through the pros and cons of different configuration options, and to learn the skills required to complete a full solution.

The Gantry Robot from SW North America

SW North America demonstrates its new Gantry Robot that enables barrier-free access to the machining centers (MC). The component is rotated in the gripper and loaded into the MC from above. This video shows the Gantry Robot in action, and a graceful and efficient thing it is. For more information checkout their web site SW North America .

Quick Changer Toolchanger for Collaborative Robot Applications

Quick Changer Toolchanger for Collaborative Applications

OnRobot is ready with a unique new patented toolchanger for collaborative applications developed by Purple Robotics, recently aquired by OnRobot. Weighing only 200 g (7 oz.), the Quick Changer has a low impact on robot payload.

Röhm Products of America Inc. acquires Master WorkHolding Inc.

SUWANEE, Ga., August 20, 2018 — RÖHM Products of America Inc., has announced that it has acquired Master WorkHolding Inc.

CNC Software Inc. appoints Stas Mylek

Tolland, CT – CNC Software, Inc., the developers of Mastercam, announced that Stas Mylek has been promoted from Senior Product Marketing Specialist to Partnership Program Manager.

delta Robot

igus has introduced a low-cost robot that can help small and medium sized businesses get introduced to automation for an initial investment that is far less than units currently being used in manufacturing industries. The delta robot provides a thrifty and simple automation solution for assembly tasks.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. hires Matthew Sheehan

Sudbury, MA, U.S.A. (August 6, 2018) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a North American supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, has announced that Matthew Sheehan has joined the company as its Director of Financial Services.

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. to acquire ASTES4 SA

TOKYO, August 6, 2018 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced the acquisition of ASTES4 SA (ASTES4), a company based in Switzerland that is engaged in development, production and sales of patented automated sorting solutions for sheet metal laser processing machines, on August 3.

Automation Enclosures

Enclosures are designed to enclose robots and other lab automated processes by providing exhaust air systems or HEPA filtered clean workstations.