The Growing Role of Automation in Finishing Operations July 15, 2020 Finishing operations have traditionally been manual, but automation and robotics are making major inroads in this key manufacturing process. In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine talks with Normand Stoycheff, Business Development Manager for AV&R, and Giovanni Bevilacqua, Business Development Manager also with AV&R about emerging trends in automation/robotics; the main reasons allowing robotics to evolve from traditional pick-and-drop usage to more elaborate processes; how robots help the surface finishing process throughout the industry; and how surface finishing operations are developing the capability to inspect and repair.
The Gears Have It January 24, 2020 When it comes to making something move, whether it be a robot arm, machine head, assembly line or more, you need to get the power from where it is generated to where the movement happens – enter gearboxes. Mike Quaas, President of DieQua, sits down with Chris Mahar, Associate Editor, to talk about the world of automation and how gearboxes are critical to its deployment. Gearboxes have been around for hundreds or years, but today’s engineers have more choices than ever in how to utilize their power.
In-Depth On Custom Automation January 13, 2020 SME interviewed at FABTECH Greg Morehouse. He is the Executive Vice President for operations, Acieta, a leading RIA certified and FANUC Authorized System Integrator. This podcast describes how Acieta defines custom automation and how one should approach the task of engaging an integrator like Acieta in procuring an automation system, whether your shop has three people or 300.
Tackling Downtime and Inefficiencies with Software November 20, 2019 Turning to software over paper reports does more than just save trees. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with David McPhail, President and CEO of Memex Inc., about how manufacturers can utilize technology to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and boost productivity and profits across their business.
9 Benefits of Design Software for Manufacturing Facilities June 15, 2023 Get the inside scoop on how manufacturers can benefit from interior design software.
Why Automate Measurement Data Collection? July 6, 2023 As measurement data collection is a critical step to ensure parts meet specifications, the question is really, “How will you collect data?”
Fero Labs Secures $15 Million Funding to Develop White-Box AI for Greening Manufacturing Processes June 23, 2023 Cutting-edge AI technology meets sustainability in manufacturing! Fero Labs secures $15M funding to make factories greener, reduce emissions and save millions. Discover their white-box AI approach and its impact on the industry's carbon footprint.
Intelligent-Software Intelligence September 23, 2022 Get to know your provider options before putting machine data to work.
FANUC America Expands Michigan Campus July 29, 2022 FANUC America, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs, announced a West Campus expansion that will push its operational space in Oakland County, Michigan to nearly two million square feet.
A Ready to Deploy Platform for the Internet of Things June 28, 2022 Sudhir Mehta, global vice president for digital transformation at Lexmark, headquartered in Lexington, Ky., discusses the company’s ready-made Optra IoT platform and its value to all types of manufacturers.
