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How Cobots are Helping With the Welder Shortage

How Cobots are Helping With the Welder Shortage

The welder shortage is continuing to grow. Are cobots the answer to help relieve the welder shortage gap?


Hexagon Aims to Close the “OEE Gap” With Latest Asset Management Tool

Hexagon Aims to Close the “OEE Gap” With Latest Asset Management Tool

Data is invaluable in industry. This is no different for CNC machines and shop floors. Hexagon’s latest tool allows for remote data collection and monitoring.


News Jan 05, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Does 3D Printing Continue to Drive Digital Transformation?

Does 3D Printing Continue to Drive Digital Transformation?

As digital transformation continues to rise, technologies such as 3D printing also skyrocket. What is the relationship between these terms, and how can 3D printing help manufacturers and shops on their journey toward digital transformation?


Sandvik to Acquire Leading CAM Software Company, CNC Software Inc

Sandvik to Acquire Leading CAM Software Company, CNC Software Inc

Sandvik has recently acquired CNC Software, Inc., creators of the popular Mastercam computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software package.


News Sep 16, 2021 by Seth Price
Mitsubishi Electric Releases CNC Offset Manager Software for Factory Automation Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Releases CNC Offset Manager Software for Factory Automation Systems

Mitsubishi Electric pushes for optimal CNC machining by providing production managers with its new CNC Offset Manager Software.


News Sep 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Top Five Machine Safety Risks and Automated Solutions for the Shop Floor

Top Five Machine Safety Risks and Automated Solutions for the Shop Floor

Each machine on the factory floor comes with risk; learn common safety risks and corresponding automation solutions.


Selecting a Robotic Arm Solution for Industrial Robots

Selecting a Robotic Arm Solution for Industrial Robots

Start learning about robotic arm solution, kinematic chain and motion planning, in this first technical installment.


How are Robots Pushing Further Into Automotive Manufacturing?

How are Robots Pushing Further Into Automotive Manufacturing?

Learn about how various types of robots are currently being deployed in the automotive sector and some of the challenges they face on the factory floor.


What are Six-Axis Robots?

What are Six-Axis Robots?

For many manufacturing processes, Cartesian robots work well. However, there are times with a robot with more movement capabilities works better. Learn about six-axis robots, how they move, and popular applications.


Mitsubishi Electric Introduces Remote Maintenance Service for CNC Machining Operations

Mitsubishi Electric Introduces Remote Maintenance Service for CNC Machining Operations

Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces iQ Care Remote4U for CNC customers.


News Mar 09, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Hall-effect Sensors in Electric Motors and Linear Applications

Hall-effect Sensors in Electric Motors and Linear Applications

Learn about how Hall-effect sensors are used in linear and electric motor applications, including brushed and brushless DC motors. 


What are Cartesian Robots?

What are Cartesian Robots?

This article offers an introduction to cartesian (gantry) robots, including how they work and the applications they're created for.


Comparing Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Motors

Comparing Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Motors

In this article, learn the differences between single- and three-phase motors, including how each one works and applications best suited for each type.


Quick Laser and Beckhoff Continue Strategic Cooperation to Enhance Laser Cutting Machine Performance

Quick Laser and Beckhoff Continue Strategic Cooperation to Enhance Laser Cutting Machine Performance

Quick Laser continues to work alongside Beckhoff to optimize high-end laser cutting machines’ performance by using TwinCAT software as an open computerized numerical control system.


News Feb 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Controlling VFDs with Manual Inputs

Controlling VFDs with Manual Inputs

To increase the flexibility of a motor control system, a variable frequency drive (VFD) is a common device that solves many motor control problems. In this article, learn how to control manual input of VFDs.


A Look Into CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)

A Look Into CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)

This article introduces the concept of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and discusses some common uses for CAM for controls and automation specialists.


FANUC’s Latest Mastercam Post-Processor for 5-Axis Motion and CNC Capabilities

FANUC’s Latest Mastercam Post-Processor for 5-Axis Motion and CNC Capabilities

FANUC released a new post-processor that has been optimized for 5-axis robotic motion.


News Dec 24, 2020 by Seth Price
Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens released three new tech packs for their Sinumerik One system. Learn about the Sinumerik One system, the new packages, and more about the software-defined systems.


News Oct 27, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
CNC Hardware and PLC Hardware Signal Differences

CNC Hardware and PLC Hardware Signal Differences

Learn all about the differences between PLC and CNC hardware, and be informed in making the right decision. Although different, it is possible to interchange them, but challenges exist because of the hardware and devices being controlled.


CNC Software vs. PLC Software

CNC Software vs. PLC Software

It can be easy to group CNCs and PLCs together since they are both run by digital processors and programs. Are they interchangeable? This article explores the possibility on a software level.