Market trends and business perspectives
MecSoft has produced an interesting infographic on the subject of computer-aided manufacturing. (See below.)
Computer-aided manufacturing is the process of utilizing computer software to simplify and automate CNC machining and 3D printing.
The software sends design data to a 3D printer or CNC machine tool, and the device follows the instructions to create the design. [Read more…] about Infographic: Computer-aided manufacturing
Universal Robots (UR) and VersaBuilt will launch a new interface, URCap, to allow CNC machines to communicate directly with UR collaborative robots at the ATX West show, February 5-7, in Anaheim, California, USA.
The URCap allows a UR cobot to execute any machining program stored on the CNC directly through the cobot’s own teach pendant. Initially launching for Haas CNC machines, VersaBuilt will develop UR interfaces for other popular CNC makes later this year.
The URCap will soon be available through the UR+ platform, a showroom of products all certified to integrate seamlessly with UR cobots.
[Read more…] about Universal Robots and VersaBuilt to launch cobot and CNC machine interface
Marking its 10th edition this year, SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou (SIAF), the pre-eminent trading platform for intelligent manufacturing solutions in South China, says it will continue to keep pace with the ever-changing industry as the smart factory concept looks set to feature prominently during the show.
Over the past nine years, SIAF has endeavored to stay at the forefront of the industry in a rapidly evolving market. The show has grown steadily to become one of the most important platforms promoting industry convergence as well as business networking. This must-attend event will once again be concurrently held with Asiamold at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 10-12 March 2019.
Together, the two shows will utilize 62,000 sqm of exhibition space spanning five halls. It is expected that up to 950 internationally renowned brands will exhibit, attracting over 80,000 visitors from 45 countries and regions. A wide range of application sectors will be featured including automotive engineering, consumer goods, electric engineering, household appliances, mechanical engineering, packaging and printing, medical and pharmaceutical, textile and lighting. [Read more…] about SIAF Guangzhou celebrates 10 years as South China’s ‘foremost platform’ for intelligent manufacturing
Company says it will redirect investment towards “smaller and simpler robot systems” as well as collaborative robots
Kuka has revised its financial forecasts for the fiscal year 2018 because of the “economic slowdown”, which could at least in part refer to the US-China trade dispute.
The industrial robot maker says the “challenging market environment” is the result of a slowdown in the “key industries of automotive and electronics, weak growth in the important Chinese market as well as challenges in the project business”.
Kuka says it has implemented an “immediate package” to strengthen future viability. And it is adjusting its forecast for the past fiscal year 2018. [Read more…] about Kuka revises financial forecasts because of economic slowdown
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance has added new production capacity in its manufacturing facilities in Maubeuge and Sandouville, France.
Maubeuge serves as Renault’s small van center of excellence and Sandouville is the production center for the Renault Trafic van.
By the end of the strategic plan, Alliance 2022, the Alliance aims to double annual synergies to €10 billion. [Read more…] about Van production expands for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi in France
DMG Mori and Intech have sealed a cooperation deal in the field of additive manufacturing. DMG Mori is taking a 30% stake in the Indian software developer, giving it access to key software and technology know-how for generative production.
Intech is considered as a pioneer in metal 3D printing in India. It is committed to additive manufacturing and related software solutions, including machine learning and artificial intelligence for the metal additive manufacturing industry.
It will soon release numerous solutions, aiding users with ease of machine operations and process control, producing quality components at optimised costs.
[Read more…] about DMG Mori boosts its additive manufacturing offer with Intech deal
