Tech Trends: Automation Nation

Integrating automation technologies and strategies is key for improving overall mold manufacturing operations. Challenges and solutions for achieving a level of lights-out machining/ unattended operations are met via the use of a variety of automation options including, robots, work cells, tool management and software.

Want to know what automation products are out there right now, ready to meet your business needs? Then check out some of the latest products from a few of our supplier companies, right here.

Automation Amplifies Machine Sophistication and Speed

MC Machinery Systems will display new automation and machines at FABTECH 2019. The Advanced 800 eX-F series fiber laser will be on display with upgraded ASTES4 automation. This fiber laser features key technologies to amplify overall machine sophistication and speed. The ASTES4’s integrated automated sorting solution enables less manual loading, unloading and sorting for higher productivity and efficiency.

Versatile Gripper Line Made Directly in the U.S.

Schunk will be assembling grippers in the U.S. The company completed a 40,000 square foot expansion in Morrisville, NC, resulting in an additional 19,000 square feet of manufacturing space enabling increased capacity and additional product line assembly. Being able to assemble an extremely versatile gripper line directly in the U.S. means a faster response time and better end results for the company’s customers.

Robot Cell Developed for Flexible Production of Different Batch Sizes

The Fastems RoboCell One features adaptable and flexible machining, particularly heavy workpieces within batches of different sizes. The easy-to-configure robot cell is designed for handling heavy workpieces weighing up to 176 lbs. and for automating up to two machine tools of the same type, either lathes or milling machines.

Software Collects Machine Data on the Shop Floor

Predator Software reseller Shop Floor Automations shares updates about Predator Machine Data Collection (MDC), an on-premise machine data collection software solution which enables users to track activity from machines on the shop floor. Equipment can be interfaced over wireless, ethernet and RS232 cabling to extract rich data. The software includes charts and reports for users, who can then make informed decisions to improve plant performance based on observations.

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