Software Toolbox News & Articles
Okuma America's Factory Automation Division Launches New Line of Robotics
- August 13, 2024
- News
The ORL series will make its debut at the company's booth at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Illinois, on Sept. 9-14, 2024.
How Warehouse Optimization Paired with Automation Solutions Can Ensure a Resilient Manufacturing Supply Chain
- by Marc Terwilliger
- August 13, 2024
- Feature
Understanding the optimal timing for adopting warehouse automation is crucial for maintaining agility, cost-effectiveness and resiliency in supply chains.
Motion Solution Precision Is Key for Surgical Robots
- by Paul Schonhoff
- August 13, 2024
- Feature
The patient outcome of surgery performed by a robot is contingent on the control precision of its end effectors. Central to this delivery is the motion performance achieved by the robot’s miniature motor system.
Komatsu, ABB Collaborate to Enable Net Zero Emissions for Heavy Industrial Machinery
- August 13, 2024
- News
The two organizations will jointly create electrification and decarbonization solutions on an "open electrification platform."
Three Steps to Reduce CNC Machining Waste
- by Hakan Aydogdu
- August 13, 2024
- Feature
Sustainability is a key concern in CNC machining, with manufacturers grappling to minimize material waste and maximize machine efficiency while maintaining profitability.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Grow 4.3% in June 2024 as Year-Over-Year Order Gap Narrows
- August 13, 2024
- News
Orders of manufacturing technology totaled $386.7 million in May 2024.
AW-Lake Names Long-Term Employee Chris Husson as General Manager
- August 13, 2024
- News
AW-Lake, flow instrumentation manufacturer, has named Chris Husson general manager.
Maximizing Efficiency and Flexibility with Industrial PoE Switches in Automation
- by Henry Martel
- August 11, 2024
- Feature
One technology that has emerged as a key enabler of automation is Power over Ethernet (PoE), which combines power and data transmission over a single Ethernet cable.
Premio Inc. Joins NVIDIA Embedded Compute Competency for the Jetson Ecosystem with JCO Series AI Edge PCs
- August 11, 2024
- News
Premio Inc. has announces its official induction into NVIDIA Embedded Compute Competency under the NVIDIA Partner Network Program.
Semi-Autonomous Automation: Right-Sizing for Mid-Tier Manufacturers
- by Steve Bieszczat
- August 11, 2024
- Feature
Technology developments are enabling mid-tier manufacturers to strike a cost-effective middle ground: semi-autonomous automation.