Automation & Robotics
Automation and robotics are transforming metal fabrication by increasing efficiency, precision and safety. Robotic welding, CNC machining automation and AI-driven material handling systems reduce manual labor-intensive tasks and improve process consistency. Smart robotic solutions streamline welding, forming and finishing processes, enhancing shop floor productivity.
Automation & Robotics
First time: A practical guide to implementing automation successfully
Automation & Robotics
While cobots have made their mark on the welding industry over the past decade or so, the implementation of even...
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Designing reliable motion architectures for ultra-heavy applications
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Delivering robotic-quality seams with manual welding assist technology
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The changes required to implement welding automation successfully
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Responding to persistent labor shortages and a need to consolidate fabrication processes, a multi-function automation tool hits the market
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Six-axis cobots have delivered big wins for fabricators, but to sweeten the pot, some manufacturers are offering seven axes
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If your shop is like that of most sheet metal fabricators, it’s probably struggling to find machine operators. And, like...
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For heavy manufacturing, a single-wire, high-deposition automated MIG welding system is delivering more with less
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Incorporating robotic welding systems led one fabricator to discover success and new contracts
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Add-on technology that makes combination punch-laser machinery even more productive
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To embrace the tenets of Industry 4.0, one equipment manufacturer says its more than just connecting machines and working lights-out
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Robotic welding: Achieving more in automation with offline programming
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With a new 7-axis design, cobots can tackle more welding applications with greater ease
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At TRUMPF’s new Smart Factory in Connecticut, a new era of manufacturing is on display – an era of connectivity and community
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Cobots thrive where traditional robots fear to go, enabling once-impossible large-part welding automation
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Cobot welding systems are becoming easier than ever to program and operate
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While some turnkey robotic systems deliver on expectations, alternatives are available and are often more flexible
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A fabricator of heavy equipment attachments finds success with offline programming and robotic integration
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Dependable plate rolling machines play a key role in one manufacturing shop’s success in making tanks and vessels
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A Michigan-based manufacturer implements robotic welding solutions to compete today
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Before automating an abrasives operation, a new solutions lab can help fabricators put it to the test first
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To deliver mass quantities of pipe spools in a tight timeframe, a mechanical contractor invests in automated 3-D plasma cutting equipment
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In the crowded field of welding options, automated fiber laser welding is more approachable than ever before
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How data collection can yield short- and long-term operational benefits for robotic welding systems
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Laser welding with cobots reaches new highs thanks to new technology
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Robots provide the precision needed to minimize part defects, improving quality
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Speed and precision lead the way with a fully automated, easy-to-use sawing solution
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Choosing a fiber laser cutting system can be a complex process, but once it’s on a shop floor, it needs to be turnkey
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A cobot platform eliminates the need for an integrator, programming or any advanced skill sets
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Part art studio, 100 percent advanced manufacturing space, a fabricator in Connecticut harnesses the best of both worlds
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A national leader in mechanical contracting work takes a digital approach to producing the parts its customers need
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Teach-by-touch cobot technology gives a fabricator a flexible, ergonomic solution for repetitive tasks
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Four predictions for 2024: AI is set to supercharge robotic automation
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Handheld fiber laser welding and collaborative robotics come together in a highly productive cell
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Sorting-and-stacking manpower doesn’t come easy these days. Learn how a robot is stepping in to help
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The tools that give manufacturers the competitive edge are already available in their ERP – here’s how to leverage them
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Automated, robotic welding solutions deliver big results for heavy equipment manufacturers
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Through a new solutions program, fabricators have an easier time proving and automating their grinding processes
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As the nation’s only privately owned, full-line grating manufacturer, Ohio Gratings’ products are enjoyed by millions every year
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Automate 2023 featured booth after booth of automation equipment designed to help manufacturers stay competitive
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An American Welding Society virtual conference put women and automation in the spotlight
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A window and door manufacturer takes advantage of autonomous mobile robots to improve workflow and efficiency
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Implementing the right ERP solution can make a big impact on productivity and quality on any shop floor
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A fully automated sawing cell with robotic material handling boosts a steel distributor’s productivity
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For one metal fabricator, cobots provide a major productivity boost for welding and machine tending
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Putting industrial data to work helps companies make informed decisions
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Cobot welding technology offers solutions to labor and production problems
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Six ways automation is changing metal fabrication and the importance of relaying its benefits to new employees
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How cobots are changing the way shops approach their operations
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A steel service center improves speed and accuracy with a new approach to managing and handling materials
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As labor shortages persist in the face of rising global competition, fabricators need to re-envision manufacturing as they know it
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A combination of sorting and storage automation allows users to take full advantage of high-powered fiber lasers
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Robots are being used to perform an increasing variety of tasks, but getting started often requires guidance
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Rack and shelving manufacturers achieve high-mix part production by focusing on flexible coil-fed operations
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Speed and cut quality are unmatched in today’s high-tech circular saw offerings
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End-of-arm tooling makes easy work of a variety of material types, shapes and sizes
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Approaching the manufacturing process with automated parts sorting improves efficiencies factory-wide
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Nine collaborative robots improve and optimize an automotive parts manufacturing environment
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Intelligent technology for improved workflow across the manufacturing process
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A step-by-step approach to building a smart factory makes the journey less intimidating
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Considerations for investing in collaborative robots in manufacturing
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With a new automated material loading system attached to a popular American-made cold saw, efficiencies are gained
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By improving quality and efficiency, robots give manufacturers the competitive advantage they need
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A Canadian hydraulics manufacturer takes matters into its own hands with custom-built welding cells
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With a vision for his sheet metal fabrication shop, an industry vet is going to keep pushing until he reaches it
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Two companies find they can meet production goals by investing in the right laser and the automation to go with it
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For anyone who’s recently attended a trade show or talked to a neighboring fabricator, there is no denying the tremendous...
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An automated deburring and finishing system applies the right amount of force for repeatable operations
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Automation isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution due to shop floor constraints, but solutions are available for individual needs
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Alfa Romeo’s new car, the Giulia, hits the road with the help of articulated robots
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How to successfully apply robotic welding to small-batch, high-variation parts
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Sharing many of the same challenges as U.S. manufacturers, a European fabricator embodies the philosophy of Industry 4.0
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Two companies partner to offer a unique welding solution for collaborative robots
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A Las Vegas job shop hits the jackpot with an investment in automated plate processing equipment
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A three-way partnership turns into a win, win, win for industry leaders
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How the biggest supplier of pharmacy merchandising display systems got even bigger with a pair of CO2 lasers and a sky-high material handling tower
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Improvements in track motion systems allow for successful robotic arc welding
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First-time buyers have a lot to consider when investing in a robotic automation system
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Improved technology positions electric motors as a smart choice over hydraulic systems for material handling
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A new technology reduces the time and expertise required for programming robotic welding.
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Modern tooling and automated features allow fabricators to prove the ROI of low-volume robotic press brake operations
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A new AI-powered robotic platform delivers adaptive path planning for more intelligent human-robot collaborations
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A new combination machine introduces fiber laser cutting to heavy-duty machining, offering structural fabricators a unique and necessary tool
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The when and why of offline vs. pendant programming in robotic welding
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Modularity turns automation into a strategic advantage, helping define the future of sheet metal automation
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How one hydraulic press builder is helping to solve the skills gap with easy-to-use, custom turnkey solutions
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A way to combine the precision of TIG and the productivity of MIG is redefining dual-process welding automation
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Stamping and forming operations need a robotic helping hand, too
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A new generation of robotic bending cells offer greater flexibility through custom-designed systems
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Despite the concerns that automation ultimately displaces employees, automation needs – and in fact benefits from – human’s adaptability
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Easy-to-deploy automation spares trade show blushes – and boosts fab shop productivity, too
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How an engineering and manufacturing firm boosted productivity and unlocked new business opportunities with laser cutting technology
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A Tier 1 auto supplier expands its operations with automated spot welding
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The innovator of the first all-electric press brake makes strides toward total automation
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Simplifying programming for welding cobots leads to accessibility and efficiency
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A robotics company develops cost-effective automation for finishing
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As AI further delivers on human precision and expertise, will robotic welding graduate to the next level?
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Understanding the common motivations behind automation and how to maximize its benefits
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Cobots help a West Coast-based welding solution provider deliver a world’s first in spot welding
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How robotic welding equipment benefits from anti-spatter products
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No matter the business size or setup, making the smart factory concept a reality requires just a little help and a scalable plan
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Boosting safety and efficiency with robotic welding work cells and positioners
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A candid conversation lays out the case for panel benders and how they differ from press brakes
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The path forward for automation and lights-out manufacturing for stampers
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Thanks to years of data collection, a new system is increasing weld quality while helping to solve the skills gap
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Developing workforce strategies and tools capable of training the next generation of industrial workers
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Creating full transparency with customers, a TRUMPF webinar outlines the company’s current use and development of AI as well as its future strategies
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Getting straighteners, decoilers, flatteners and other elements of coil handling lines to seamlessly communicate is crucial to stamping operations
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A new automated solution takes TIG welding to new heights, enhancing both speed and precision
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Boosting operator productivity at the intersection of manual and automated welding
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The integration of robotics and automation in metalworking operations is becoming increasingly prevalent, driven by a need for enhanced productivity,...
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To understand AI’s impact on manufacturing, it’s key to learn the different approaches and the lingo behind them
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As laser welding becomes more approachable for smaller shops, now is the perfect time to explore its benefits
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The fundamental questions to ask when considering bending automation
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Routine robot maintenance optimizes operational equipment efficiency for maximum accuracy, capacity and quality
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To increase throughput and overcome persistent labor challenges, a major sign manufacturer invests in fiber laser cutting technology with tower automation
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Compared to abrasive blasting and chemical cleaning processes, laser ablation is safe, cost-effective and precise
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Thanks to a new automated laser marking cell, fabricators can secure their longevity in an increasingly competitive marketplace
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A trip to AMADA’s new, groundbreaking facility in Japan proves that that the future of manufacturing is happening now
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An auto parts maker invests in autonomous mobile robots and finds fast ROI and happier employees
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With tele-manufacturing, working remotely finally makes its way to the welding trade
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In the modern era of manufacturing, automation comes in many forms
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The shift to automation helps one fabrication shop produce high-quality and consistent welds
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A Q&A reveals how software is helping to further bring automation to the shop floor
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Lincoln Electric builds big with wire arc additive manufacturing while ABB lends a helping (robotic) hand
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Why use offline robot programming software and how to get started
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Kim Povlsen, the new CEO of Universal Robots, discusses the company’s unprecedented rise to success and how he’ll harness that momentum moving forward
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A manufacturer sees huge gains in productivity after adopting an automated sawing solution
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Two U.S. manufacturers see big benefits after implementing advanced ERP software
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The core struggles common to most fabricators are easily addressed with robotic welding technologies
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Incorporating robotic automation into tight factory environments
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Understanding flexible automation in a new era where supply chain issues have been exposed and labor shortages still exist
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Understanding and leveraging a robotic universal weld interface leads to increased quality no matter the manufacturer’s location
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A small weld shop addresses a shortage of trained welders by using a cobot-powered welder
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Significant barriers exist for automating the welding process, but cobots are stepping in to overcome them
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Collaborative robots bring benefits to high-mix, low-volume weld shops with no capital investment required
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A new development in robotic laser cutting is delivering big gains for cutting 3-D automotive components
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Lessons learned from purchasing the wrong robot or failing to implement it properly
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With more interconnected devices, the need grows for a universal solution to oversee all automation tools required for production
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Filling the need for a small, highly functional and fast six-axis robot
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Making lasers more productive with automated material handling systems, oftentimes added after the fact
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Pairing vision-based software with collaborative robots results in greater accuracy and productivity
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At a recent robotics conference, industry leaders laid out the groundwork for automating abrasive operations
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Each year, FAB Shop Magazine Direct has the honor of naming our Manufacturing Industry Person of the Year. And this...
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Automated finishing can increase operator health and safety while increasing quality and consistency, as well
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Successful robotic implementation can be achieved by assigning a robotic champion at the onset
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A popular vacuum-cleaning robot clears a path for collaborative robots to make further inroads in industrial manufacturing settings
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Automation means much more than labor savings for a global manufacturer of heat exchangers
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Still programming with a pendant? Robotic simulation software has many companies getting out of teach mode forever
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A lighting fixture manufacturer faces a brighter future after investing in an automated laser/punch combo system
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What it takes to get a consistent and quality weld from a robot
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Collaborative robots deliver a fast return on investment for the production of firefighting equipment
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A top-ranked shop has grown through the automation evolution, and has found a home for the early implementations of automation as well as the latest. Every step has been scrutinized and purchased with care.
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Understanding robotic welding peripherals and how to get the most out of them
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ABB builds on the needs of metal fabricators in response to new innovations in welding technology
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Quality Industries’ investment in a robotic welding cell allows it to keep up with production increases for solar equipment parts
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Fixtureless tooling allows manufacturers to handle a variety of parts on one machine
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The U.S. fabrication industry is finally primed and ready for laser welding technology
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How autonomous pallet handling streamlines material flow for 24/7 operation for one manufacturer
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AI-enabled cobot welding systems reduce programming demands
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Thanks to virtual modeling, parametric programming and a willingness to think outside the box, a heavy-payload integrator wins the projects that others consider too risky
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From steel bar stock to I-beams, structural steel fabricators are increasingly deploying electric grippers on industrial robots to move material
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How a mechanical contractor is redefining pipe fabrication with robotics
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An investment in robotic welding boosts production and provides ROI in three months
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A report on mergers and acquisitions sheds light on how manufacturers utilize the latest technologies
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For collaborative applications involving industrial robots with power and force limiting, risk assessments are a must
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Android app creates gateway for remote monitoring and diagnostics of robotics
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After adopting the tools to pre-program their new robotic welding cell, a heavy machinery manufacturer sees results on day one
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Autonomous robotics: Embedding perception, judgment and adaptability
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Custom tube shop uses fiber lasers to deliver on its brand promise as “the fastest name in tube fabrication
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An East Coast fabrication shop puts automation into action, further boosting its top-tier reputation
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Investing in standardized robotic solutions is a strategic move toward a more automated future
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An automated TIPTIG solution is proving useful for fabricators welding thin and exotic metals in pipe
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New software offers advanced features so fabricators can take control of their welding operations
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New track technology helps manufacturers ensure their robots – and jobs – stay on track, especially in harsh environments
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A custom fabricator adds a fully automated robotic bending cell to increase bending capacity
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A new laser welding cell – designed and built in America – makes its market debut
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New robotic material handling and cut list automation for sawing operations gives customers the efficiency they need
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Automating punched part removal offers fabricators significant benefits
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A Q&A reveals the various reasons Fabtech attendees will find value in one company’s show offerings
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A passion for hands-on learning trickles down from an educator to students, motivating the next generation
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Automation and simplified products offer companies a way to maintain competitiveness with fewer workers
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Automate 2024 highlights the rapid growth and innovation of automation
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Manufacturers offer welding equipment better-suited to today’s workforce
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Greater productivity is within reach with the use of teach pendants with enhanced designs
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A custom-made sawing, tapping and drilling solution spurs dramatic growth for one machine shop
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As a leading equipment manufacturer standardizes its fiber laser cutting platforms, automating the cutting process is simplified
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When presented with an overwhelming range of end effectors, help in picking one is here
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Solving challenging handling processes with an intelligent vision system
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An American Welding Society webinar addresses the considerations required for automation implemention
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With increased automation, forming and press operations gain major productivity while shedding outdated industry stereotypes
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An automated cold saw meets the demand for tight tolerances and flexibility in cut lengths
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How a cloud-based software upgrade boosted cobot palletizing performance
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Putting a focus on robotic welding cell connectivity leads to improvement opportunities
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More than five years after its grand opening, the director of TRUMPF’s Smart Factory discusses the past, present and future of connected manufacturing
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AI and “smartization” are changing the way the welding industry works
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What manufacturers need to know before robotic welding workcell integration
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A master blacksmith implements automated stop technology and improves productivity on saw cut parts
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Automating the weld grinding process with a robotic grinding cell proves beneficial
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Autonomous mobile robots emerge as the hottest growing segment in manufacturing automation
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A roundtable discussion on the rising use of industrial automation that's easy to use and implement
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A single cobot drives productivity in multiple workcells and machine tending operations in one machine shop
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Retrofitting is often a more affordable and faster option to help maintain a competitive advantage for years to come
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Welding cobots address labor shortages and bottlenecks at a fraction of the cost of traditional automation
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Retiring workers, the skills gap and increasingly complex jobs call for a focus on laser automation
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A robotized 400-ton press brake makes easy work of bending heavy metal components
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A vision detection system features machine learning technology for error proofing
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High-performance robots can offer flexibility for success in today’s volatile marketplace
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Using end-of-arm tooling to shape the smart manufacturing ecosystem
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A new robot highlights advancements in automated spot welding while making the case for single-source procurement
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Five myths and truths about using robotics in welding operations today
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A switch to cobots helps a die caster keep jobs in the United States
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The versatility of flap discs makes them ideal for MRO, including a new disc for working with aluminum
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Using an automated stop helps a fabrication company overcome the skills gap
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When facing common challenges, sometimes all a shop needs is a robust and economical laser
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The only way to truly improve productivity is to take a close look at the data
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A Swedish fabricator boosts output capacity by investing in the latest robot technology
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How to prepare for successful robot maintenance and automation upgrades
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Receptive to the idea of cobots, a Texas fabricator finds success automating its legacy machines and, in turn, launches a new business
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Industry success is available with a spool welding robot that allows fabrication shops to reduce reliance on operators
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A variety of sensor technologies have taken welding automation to new heights
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Robotic welding continues to evolve, but for the best use of the technology, fit-up is an important consideration
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7-Axis robots allow manufacturers to use more robots in tighter spaces
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Waste reduction, productivity improvements motivate a company to adopt automated stop solutions for its cold saws
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A new tool helps manufacturers determine if they can afford to invest in a robotic workcell
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New cutting head technology and a material handling tower facilitate heavy-gauge cutting to support customer demands
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Automotive robots aren’t just getting smarter; they’re also becoming more talkative
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Appliance manufacturing becomes agile and flexible thanks to robotics and laser welding
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Collaborative robots assist industries beyond those that typically use robotics
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When automation and Industry 4.0 unite, manufacturers gain competitiveness while opening the door to even greater possibilities
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To produce high-quality products with long life, removing weld scale prior to coating is a must
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Robotic welding could be trending upward in white goods manufacturing as a way to feed the demand for new appliances
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When cutting-edge equipment is in sight, Midland Metal Products takes a conservative investment approach
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