Automation
Turnkey Package Enables Optimized Automation Integration
Together, Kurt Workholding and Absolute Machine Tools introduce a turnkey automation package, which features a Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt 3600A Pneumatic Vise and Kurt RV36 Robotic Gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 high-speed vertical machining center.
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Roadmapping Workshop Reveals Key Pain Points and Leverage Areas of Advanced Tooling Manufacturing
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and The University of Toledo, College of Engineering workshop reveals the challenges facing U.S. mold builders and identifies efforts needed to decrease dependence on offshore tooling.
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Here Are Your Top 10 Most-Read Features of 2021
A list of the most-viewed features in MoldMaking Technology from January to November 2021.
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Three CAD/CAM Automation Advances
Feature-, attribute- and script-based CAD/CAM automation ease programming and skilled labor challenges.
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Free, Online Webinar Explores How to Protect Your Workers and Business Post COVID-19
Put on by the Canadian Association of Moldmakers and Automate Canada, the Nov. 19 webinar will assist employers and HR professionals as they seek to address COVID-19 related challenges.
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Five-Axis Workholding Automation Console Supports Precise Positioning, High Clamp Force
Teknics has released the Zerolox XP 80Z Zero Point workholding automation console, which is designed for improved repeatability and high clamping force.
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Plug-and-Play Robotic Cell Streamlines Low-to-High Volume Part Loading, Unloading and Palletization
Mitsubishi Electric Automation and Absolute Machine Tools jointly designed the LoadMate Plus Machine Tending Robotic Cell, which handles heavy payloads and significant part momentum.
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Three Keys to Managing a Successful Tool Transfer
How to effectively manage a tool transfer despite rundown tools, an outdated automation system and difficult materials.
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CAM Software Optimizes Blow Mold Manufacturing
The hyperMILL software suite from OPEN MIND Technologies meets demanding blow mold requirements with automation processes, data import, efficient programming and NC code simulation.
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MGS Promotes Shawn Krenke to CTO and Senior VP of Automation
New role accelerates the Wisconsin-based company’s emphasis on cutting-edge technology solutions.
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