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…latest automation for welding and coating this week at FABTECH 2032 in Chicago. The Rochester Hills, Mich.-based company said it will demonstrate its CNC machines and robotic welding in Booth B-27015 and automated systems for painting and coating in Booth D-40523. A subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp., FANUC America said it is a leader in CNC systems, robotics, and ROBOMACHINES. The company claimed that its innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability.” CRX cobots offer ease of use for welding FANUC America said its collaborative robots provide flexibility and reliability to companies…
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…and cut parts with unmatched simplicity and precision” at FABTECH 2023. The company said it will show its GoFa 12 cobot, which is designed for small to midsize enterprises, fabrication job shops, and first-time users of robotic welding equipment. ”With an emphasis on flexibility, accuracy and ease of use, ABB’s mission is to provide the benefits of the automation industry’s most comprehensive and integrated portfolio of industrial and collaborative robots to metal fabricators of all levels of technical sophistication,” stated John Bubnikovich, president of ABB’s U.S. Robotics Division, in a release. ”Businesses of all sizes must continue to manufacture the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.85
…AF-1, system for robotic welding this week at the FABTECH trade show in Chicago. The company claimed that the robotic cell, which can fit-up and weld metal parts, “marks a significant leap foward in the metal fabrication industry.” “Today marks a significant milestone in the advancement of American manufacturing,” said Andy Lonsberry, co-founder and CEO of Path Robotics, in a release. “We are excited to publicly unveil a system we have been developing for years that we know will change the landscape of manufacturing for years to come.” Columbus, Ohio-based Path Robotics said it builds robotic systems that use artificial…
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One of the major themes at Fabtech 2021 in Chicago this week was the need for small-to-midsize companies to add automation to their operations. There is not enough skilled or unskilled labor to fill the demand. Large companies with varied, small-batch production face a similar dilemma of a lack of workers to meet production needs. The COVID-19 pandemic did increase unemployment, and many people in the service industry have departed or changed jobs. However, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce noted that “there are now half as many available workers for every open job across the country as there have been…
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…products. It will be exhibiting at Booth C11317 at FABTECH 2022 from Nov. 8 to 10 in Atlanta. Airgas supports automation customers “We’re proud to provide customers with support to find the best automation fit for their needs,” said Nathan Moyer, Great Lakes Region automation sales manager at Airgas. “We are excited to see how this 1000th milestone, and future units will help our customers continuously improve their productivity and bring on new, efficient ways to get the job done.” Airgas, an Air Liquide company, supplies industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products. The Radnor,…
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…we see a lot of interest from companies. After Fabtech, we’ve been in negotiations with several hundred companies. What were some of the biggest challenges facing your customers and the industry this past year? Degai: Acute labor shortage. This issue has been talked about for a long time, but it has not been resolved yet. We hear about this from manufacturers every single day. There is something called the “industrial robot paradox.” While robots increase manufacturing effectiveness by five to 10 times, which has been proven for many years by car manufacturers, robots are still used only in 1% to…
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…Juan Martinez, a mechanical engineer at Suhner Industrial Products. “Fabtech was another opportunity to meet with customers.” EFC-02 measures force, quality The EFC-02 can automatically detect the amount of force being applied and its position at all times, Martinez told Robotics 24/7. “One of the advances we see is that, as a compliance device, it's fully active,” he said. “The end user can know how much force is being applied for sanding, material removal, or polishing, as well as the consumables used. This data gives us an edge over the competition.” Another feature of the system is that it can…
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…themselves,” said Waypoint's Walker at an interoperability panel at FabTech last month. “We're striving for iPhone-level ease of use. The strength of the MassRobotics standard is that it is easy to adopt.” Any company can self-certify to adopt the open-source standard, which is available through MassRobotics' Web site and on GitHub. “FedEx wants everyone onboard,” said Aaron Prather, senior technical advisor at FedEx, which handles much of the world's shipping. “The efforts at MassRobotics and A3 will benefit both Fortune 500 and small companies. We want to help small and midsize manufacturers because they ship stuff.” The tour of FedEx's…