Topic: CNC Machining

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FANUC Announces New Machine Learning Tool for Predictive Maintenance

June 20, 2022 · FANUC America said its AI Servo Monitor works with its MT-LINKi software for preventive maintenance of the drive systems for its servomotors and spindle motors.

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Robotiq Says New System Makes CNC Machine Tending Automation Easier Than Ever

June 6, 2022 · Robotiq said at Automate 2022 that its new Machine Tending Application Solution wirelessly emulates human operators and can work with any brand of CNC machine.

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Shape Process Partners With Mujin at Automate 2022 to Demo Depalletizing and Palletizing System

May 31, 2022 · Shape Process and Mujin will be showcasing demonstrations together at Automate 2022 next week in Detroit.

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Universal Robots to Demo Press Brake Tending Application and More at Automate 2022

May 24, 2022 · The collaborative robot arm leader will display cobot applications and products from its systems integrators, as well as assembly and package demonstrations.

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Flexxbotics Raises Series A for Cloud Platform Linking Robots, Manufacturing Systems

May 12, 2022 · Flexxbotics, which provides connections between robots, other equipment on the manufacturing floor, and enterprise software, has raised funds to continue development at MassRobotics.

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Fictiv Raises Series E Funding to Accelerate Digital Manufacturing Adoption

May 5, 2022 · Fictiv, which has raised $100 million, said its digital manufacturing ecosystem can rapidly deliver pricing, design feedback, and manufacturing and business services to speed time to market.

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eKAMI Breaks Ground on Training Center at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Facility

April 29, 2022 · eKAMI, or the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, will offer training and certification in robotics, metalworking, and other skills at Kentucky's largest correctional facility.

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Scape Technologies Partners With Machine Tool Provider Demek, Announces HEYCO Tool Orders

December 13, 2021 · Scape Technologies A/S today announced a partnership with Estonia-based Demek CNC and an order from hand tool producer HEYCO-WERK as it continues to serve the automotive industry.

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READY Robotics, Futura Automation Partner to Aid Manufacturers in Western U.S.

December 3, 2021 · Futura Automation has joined READY Robotics' network of distributors and integrators and will include the Forge/OS software to help manufacturers apply automation to new applications.

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FANUC America and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to Stack Certifications to Address Robotics Skills Shortage

November 19, 2021 · FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council are working with Nocti Business Solutions to stack their certifications for certified production technicians and robot operators.

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ABB Launches FlexLoader M for Modular Machine Tending

October 27, 2021 · FlexLoader M line offers machine loading and unloading options for foundries, die-casting operations, and machining centers. ABB says its modular approach makes scaling up easy.

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Beaumont Machine Provides SpaceX Equipment With Robotic Articulation

October 7, 2021 · Beaumont Machine has supplied a small-hole electrical discharge machine with robotic articulation from partner ABB to SpaceX, which is using several robots for its rockets.

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Robotics Retraining Gives eKAMI Graduate a New Career at MiR

September 6, 2021 · Not only has Mobile Industrial Robots donated equipment to the East Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, but it has also found people who have gained in-demand skills.

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Made4CNC Launches Automatic System for Robotic CNC Door Opening

August 23, 2021 · A Danish startup said it has solved a challenge in the metals industry. Made4CNC has developed a system for robotic machine tending that it said can be fitted in under an hour.

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FANUC America, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to Stack Certifications

July 28, 2021 · FANUC America and the MSSC are streamlining the certification process for production and materials handling operators, which they said could address worker shortages.

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eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute Opens New Training Center, Adds Robotics Coursework

June 3, 2021 · eKAMI is opening a new Robotics Center in Eastern Kentucky that will include hands-on experience with a variety of robot arms and mobile robots to retrain workers for rewarding careers.

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation Introduces LoadMate Plus Robot Cell for Machine Tool Tending

April 27, 2021 · LoadMate Plus is designed to improve productivity in high-mix, low-volume machine shops and to free up operators through automation, said Mitsubishi.

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FANUC Updates CNC and Robotics Integration to Simplify Operations

March 17, 2021 · FANUC said its CNCs are now able to control its connected robots. This allows shops that aren’t familiar with robotic programming language to program FANUC robots through the G-code.

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Halter CNC Robotics to Award Scholarship to Veterans and Active U.S. Military to Study Manufacturing Automation

February 23, 2021 · Halter CNC Robotics will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a U.S .veteran or active service member who wants to study manufacturing automation, engineering or robotics.

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Initiative Offers Hybrid Program for CNC Machining Training

December 17, 2020 · Goal is to foster development of next-gen high-tech machinists in the U.S.

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