Topic: Tooling

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Comau collaborates with additive manufacturing companies

June 10, 2025 · CEAD, KraussMaffei, Prima Additive, and Titomic have partnered with Comau to help address the global need for affordable, sustainable, and efficient on-demand additive manufacturing.

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Comau develops automated assembly system for Li Auto

June 1, 2025 · Comau has developed an automated range extender engine assembly system for Li Auto, including 45 automatic and semi-automatic machines along with 15 cobots.

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Automate 2025: NVIDIA partners showcase AI for industrial robots

May 13, 2025 · At Automate 2025, KUKA, Standard Bots, Universal Robots, Vention, Siemens, Connect Tech, DeepHow, InOrbit, and KoiReader are showcasing NVIDIA-powered robots and software.

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Kollmorgen introduces new SFD-M multi-turn encoder

April 22, 2025 · Kollmorgen’s fourth generation multi-turn smart feedback sensor offers high-resolution absolute multi-turn encoding without requiring a battery to store positioning when turned off.

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Igus to introduce ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot

April 14, 2025 · With 277 new motion plastics components introduced in 2025, igus is marking global growth and sustainability initiatives, including a new ReBeL humanoid mobile manipulation robot.

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Mitsubishi Electric to celebrate 50 years in North America at IMTS 2024

September 8, 2024 · Mitsubishi Electric will preview enhanced M800V/M80V CNC controllers as part of its celebration of 50 years serving the North American machine tooling market at IMTS 2024.

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Tormach to unveil 1500 MX CNC accessories at IMTS 2024

August 28, 2024 · Tormach will unveil its Through-Spindle Coolant Kit and Mist Collector accessories for its 1500MX CNC mill at the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024.

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Meltio announces German sales partnership with 3D Solution

May 14, 2024 · Developing its partner ecosystem, laser metal 3D printer manufacturer Meltio announced 3D Solution, a division of Bräuer Group, as its official German sales partner.

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Automate 2024: ABB debuts latest modular large robot arms

May 7, 2024 · ABB demonstrated its latest robots at Automate 2024, including the launch of its IRB 7710 and 7720 robot arms for automotive assembly and modular construction applications.

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Automate 2024: Stäubli Robotics to demonstrate manufacturing robot arms

May 4, 2024 · Stäubli Robotics will showcase robot arms for electronics, medical, and food-grade environments as well as its AGVs and fleet management platforms at Automate 2024.

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Tormach unveils 1500MX CNC for milling applications

April 24, 2024 · Tormach’s new 1500MC CNC mill is optimized to pair with its ZA6 industrial robot arm for light machine tending capabilities.

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ATI Industrial Automation Introduces MC-50 Manual Tool Changer for Robots

November 1, 2023 · ATI Industrial Automation said its MC-50 Manual Tool Changer is designed for safety, ease of use, and to support a wide range of robotics applications across industries.

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Piab Releases LBG-50 Gripper to Get a Handle on Heavy Bags for Palletizing

October 16, 2023 · Piab said its latest gripper, the LBG-50, solves several challenges around manipulating heavy bags and is designed to be lightweight and easy to use.

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Suhner Promises Precise Finishing With EFC-02 Active Compliance System

October 5, 2023 · Suhner said its EFC-02 system is designed for ease of use and customization while providing accurate force and acceleration measurements.

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ATI Industrial Automation Integrates Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensors With FANUC Robots

August 8, 2023 · ATI Industrial Automation and FANUC are offering their integrated force/torque sensors, robot arms, and software to industries needing reliable motion control for precise applications.

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ATI Goes After Metal Fabricators With New CGV-900 Compliant Angle Grinder

June 15, 2023 · ATI Industrial Automation's new product offers several features designed to streamline grinding and finishing processes.

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Automate 2023 Demonstrated That Simplicity and Speed Will Further Robotics Uptake

June 2, 2023 · Automate 2023 proved to be an illuminating showcase of what the industrial automation industry has to offer today and points to trends we will see in the next year.

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Elite Robots to Launch New Cobot CS620 at EASTEC Trade Show

May 3, 2023 · Elite Robots plans to release its latest cobot, the CS620, featuring a 20 kg payload, a 5A output source, and a 1,800 mm radius, at the 2023 editions of EASTEC and Automate.

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Qviro Announces 2023 Best Industrial Robotics and Vision Award Winners

April 17, 2023 · Qviro said its Spring Awards 2023 recognizes the providers of the best industrial robots, cobots, vision systems, and end-of-arm tooling for how they satisfy user demand and requirements.

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ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System Offers Modular System for Making Cutting Tools

April 7, 2023 · ANCA, a provider of CNC grinding machines across industries, said its AIMS can augment scarce skilled labor, be customized to each factory and process, and enable data-driven decisions.

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