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Archives for March 9, 2021

Leave me alone! Guide to the ‘Do Not Call’ list

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It’s been a busy day. Work, shopping for dinner, preparing meals and now your daughter needs your help with her homework. So, you sit down and help her work out a math problem when all of a sudden, the phone rings.

You get up to answer it and glance at the caller ID, which lists a local number. Because it’s local, you answer the call – and much to your displeasure, it’s a robocall – that annoying recorded phone call that offers you a “terrific interest rate on your credit card balances.”

To make matters worse, this is the third such call in two days. [Read more…] about Leave me alone! Guide to the ‘Do Not Call’ list

PI USA adds ROS drivers to its hexapod robotic positioners

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PI USA has added Robot Operating System (ROS) drivers to its hexapod 6-axis robotic positioners.

ROS, managed by ROS.org, is a flexible framework for robotics software development, and PI has released ROS drivers for its full compact H-811 hexapod range.

These miniature 6 degrees-of-freedom robotic positioning systems provide sub-micron precision for applications including Silicon Photonics array alignment, medical robotics, camera lens optimization, and microscopy. [Read more…] about PI USA adds ROS drivers to its hexapod robotic positioners

Efficient production of even the smallest of series

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Human-robot collaboration: Advantages for manual production

The video below will show you why human-robot collaboration holds enormous benefits for staff in manual assembly and enables companies to efficiently produce very small series in semi-automated processes.

item Industrietechnik developed a system for human-robot collaboration with the aim of lightening the load on workers in manual assembly while also boosting the efficiency of associated processes. [Read more…] about Efficient production of even the smallest of series

Okuma unveils machining center that forms and finishes metal parts in ‘one setup’

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Okuma has unveiled a new machining center that it says can form and finishes large metal parts and components in one setup.

The company says its MCR-S double column machining center “combines cutting-edge technology and process improvements to reduce cycle time by 25 percent”.

Okuma is one of the largest manufacturers of CNC machine tools, and says its MCR-S roughs and finishes press dies in one setup and is designed for heavy duty machining of process-intensive press dies. [Read more…] about Okuma unveils machining center that forms and finishes metal parts in ‘one setup’

Bosch produces its first semiconductor wafers through ‘fully automated’ fabrication process

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Bosch says it has produced the first semiconductor wafers through its “fully automated” fabrication process at its facility in Dresden, Germany.

The industrial giant describes it as “a milestone on the path to the chip factory of the future”.

Bosch says this is a key step toward the start of production operations at the factory, which is scheduled for late 2021. [Read more…] about Bosch produces its first semiconductor wafers through ‘fully automated’ fabrication process

Mitsubishi Electric makes dedicated factory for industrial mechatronics

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Mitsubishi Electric says it will establish the Industrial Mechatronics Systems Works as of April 1, 2021 within the premises of the company’s Nagoya Works in Nagoya, Japan.

The functions which currently lay under Nagoya Works for development and manufacturing of computerized numerical controllers, electrical discharge machines and laser processing machines will be transferred to the new Works, improving flexibility and speed in responding to customer needs.

The Industrial Mechatronics Systems Works will become Mitsubishi Electric’s dedicated factory for industrial mechatronic products, which contribute to the manufacturing industry through automation of product and parts processing. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric makes dedicated factory for industrial mechatronics

Effective Ways To Keep Car Insurance Affordable As A New Driver

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As a new driver, you can face a hefty insurance price when it comes to getting your first car.

Although the price of new drivers will always be higher than it is for those with more experience and years of no claims, there are ways to lower the cost.

This guide will take you through all of the most effective ways to keep your car insurance affordable as a new driver. [Read more…] about Effective Ways To Keep Car Insurance Affordable As A New Driver