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Tormach to unveil cutting-edge real-time motion control in ROS at ROSCon 2023

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Tormach, a US-based CNC machine and industrial robot manufacturer, will make its inaugural appearance at ROSCon 2023, taking place in New Orleans from October 18 to 20.

This year’s event will mark Tormach’s debut on the ROSCon stage, where the company will present its “groundbreaking fusion of real-time motion control within the Robot Operating System (ROS) ecosystem”, under the title: Real-Time Motion Control in ROS: Uniting HAL with Tormach’s ZA6 Robot.

Tormach’s presentation will explore how its expertise in CNC motion control has led to the integration of the MachineKit/LinuxCNC Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) with ROS, resulting in a seamless interface that empowers high-performance, real-time motion control. [Read more…] about Tormach to unveil cutting-edge real-time motion control in ROS at ROSCon 2023

Tormach among America’s fastest-growing private companies in 2023

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Tormach, an innovator in CNC machine manufacturing, is celebrating its inclusion in the highly esteemed Inc 5000 list for 2023.

This “remarkable achievement” showcases Tormach’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and sustained growth in the ever-evolving manufacturing industry.

The Inc 5000 list, published annually by Inc Magazine, ranks the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. [Read more…] about Tormach among America’s fastest-growing private companies in 2023

Tormach robots help ‘triple’ welding efficiency of concrete company

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The opportunity to automate a simple pair of tack welds on mild steel components was all it took to lead Advance Concrete Form of Madison, Wisconsin, on the path to robotic automation.

But given the unqualified success of this application, the company is keen to find new ways to automate at its busy headquarters.

In fact, Plant Manager Adam Wepfer is on the lookout daily for new ways to add efficiency to Advance Concrete’s daily operations at its primary facility. And the company’s Tormach ZA6 industrial robot has been a star performer in freeing the company’s skilled welders to perform more complex tasks. [Read more…] about Tormach robots help ‘triple’ welding efficiency of concrete company

Tormach launches new industrial robotic arm for under $20,000

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Tormach, a supplier of “affordable and compact” CNC machines, has launched its latest product, the ZA6 robot.

The company says the ZA6 robot is built to industrial standards, utilizing EtherCAT servo motors, harmonic gear drives, and aluminum castings. It can carry a 6 kg payload through a reach of 975 mm with impressive speed and repeatability.

Requiring only 20 A of single-phase 220 VAC, it can be installed almost anywhere. At less than $20,000, it represents “one of the best-value robots on the market”, according to Tormach. [Read more…] about Tormach launches new industrial robotic arm for under $20,000