Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.90
May 03, 2021
Path Robotics Inc., which has developed a robotic welding system, said today that it has raised $56 million in Series B funding. The Columbus, Ohio-based company said it plans to use the financing to help it address a shortage of skilled welders in the U.S. The number of people entering the welding workforce in U.S. continues to fall, while the average age of welders continues to grow, said Path Robotics. The demand for welders is increasing at 3% per year, while the supply is decreasing, creating a shortage in the American welding workforce of 400,000 skilled welders by 2024. This…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.27
April 28, 2021
…automated bin picking application for machine tending and TIG welding applications to drive productivity and help the company compete nationally and globally. “The only way that made sense for us to put a robot on a machine-tending application was to be able to do randomized bin picking,” explained Zach Northway, co-owner and lead project engineer at Flywheel Supply. “The cycle times on the machine are so short that if an operator has to stand there and line parts up in an organized fashion for a robot to pick them in a traditional sense, it would defeat the entire purpose of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.26
April 28, 2021
…Cobot Welder is a major leap forward in easy-to-use welding automation that combines industrial-grade robot welding functionality with consumer-level ease of use,” stated Rob Goldiez, co-founder and CEO of Hirebotics. Cobot Welder is designed to allow workers who are not robotics programmers to teach a collaborative robot new parts and welds. The smartphone app runs on Hirebotics' cloud-based Beacon platform for building and monitoring applications. Launched last year, Beacon is certified in the UR+ support ecosystem of cobot leader Universal Robots A/S. Hirebotics was founded in 2015 and collaborated in the development of the BotX cobot welding system. Odense, Denmark-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.16
April 15, 2021
…launch the M1 additive manufacturing system, which includes a welding robot, software, and control systems to 3D-print metal parts. MX3D also said it will accelerate development of the MetalXL software and control system to turn existing welding robots into industrial-grade 3D metal printers. Since 2015, MX3D has been developing robotic 3D metal-printing technology. It claimed that its technology allows for more flexibility and optimization in design and can save on materials, lead time, and costs across industries including maritime, oil and gas, and construction. The company added that it was a pioneer in robotic wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.10
April 06, 2021
…to connect existing automated processes, such as machining centers, welding cells, packaging cells, palletizers, or stretch wrappers. “OTTO is the best AMR that I’ve worked with; ensuring the right materials are delivered safely and efficiently every time,” said Tony Margiotta, president of Sunview Patio Doors. “OTTO has exceeded our expectations, and Phase 2 of implementation is already under way to expand our fleet.” Fleet services offered OTTO Motors added that it offers comprehensive fleet-service plans and a global network of certified partners for lifecycle fleet management. “At Mauser Packaging, we are continually innovating our processes and technology to improve our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.35
March 11, 2021
…barrier of transitioning legacy parts, historically produced by casting, welding, or brazing, to additive manufacturing, it said. “For Chromalloy, 3D printed parts must provide inherent value because they are 3D printed,” said Jim Whitton, director of innovation strategy at Chromalloy. “Otherwise, the printing itself is just a novelty. VELO3D’s unique build capability and material density create high value by reducing post-processing requirements.” VELO3D said all Sapphire laser powder-bed machines come standard with its highly automated, user-friendly Flow pre-print software and Assure quality assurance (QA) and control system. Partners expect to expand in MRO markets “As an industry leader in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.91
November 18, 2020
…in robotics trajectory computation and off-line programming of arc welding robots. This solution allows Alma to use the full ESPRIT additive DED cycles such as 3x, 4x and 5x, bringing the software to a new level of support for additive technology, the companies say. The solution also allows ESPRIT to support industrial robot brands including Yaskawa, ABB, Fanuc, Kuka and others. The result of this technology partnership is a complete workflow to provide end users with: dedicated additive toolpath planning and programming; robot programming, simulation, verification, collision detection and code generation; and subtractive finishing process planning, simulation, verification, collision detection…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.32
November 17, 2020
…tooling for applications in sheet metal forming, composite layups, welding fixtures, molding, casting patterns and end-use parts on Titan Atlas printers to meet a need for increased part strength and faster printing speeds, companies say. Jabil’s specialized materials science expertise, combined with Titan’s robust printing performance, are ideally suited for addressing the growing list of rigorous industrial, as well as medical, defense and aerospace applications. “Titan and Jabil are fulfilling a joint mission to move additive manufacturing into serial production and advanced manufacturing,” says Titan Robotics partner and CTO, Bill Macy. “By choosing Jabil’s engineered materials customized for applications with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.66
August 28, 2020
…vehicle accessories and custom metal fabrication, including laser-cutting, bending, welding and more. One of the company's services and specialties is building custom-fitted roof racks. Roof racks are designed to support a large amount of weight with a minimal number of contact points, they must be engineered to minimize wind noise, reduce drag, and withstand high speeds, sudden stops and turns. The most important element is getting the right fit, according to NVision. To accomplish that, it’s necessary to determine, as accurately as possible, the precise geometry of the vehicle’s roof and that of any possible interferences. “The contour of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.20
August 07, 2020
…temperatures ranging from sub-zero to 1300°F. It also has welding characteristics, and is often used for high-temperature applications, such as jet engines and tooling, or corrosive environments, such as those featuring seawater or acids. “Today’s qualification of Inconel 718, following on the heels of M2 Tool Steel earlier this year, shows the ExOne R&D team is aggressively delivering new materials for binder jet 3D printing,” says Rick Lucas, ExOne CTO and VP, New Markets. “Our increasing pace of material qualifications is a testament to the strength of our new metal 3D printer systems equipped with Triple ACT, an advanced compaction…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.34
April 01, 2020
…selection in both categories. The winning designs, a “Laser Welding Head” and a “Hip Implants Stem Design,” are use cases of industrial 3D metal printing. In the student category the first prize went to Younes Chahid from BiometicAM based in the United Kingdom with his Hip Implant Stem design. This unctional application improves patients’ lives by shortening operation times as well as recovery times. The design of the structure is fully optimized with varying lattice densities and thicknesses for optimal bone ingrowth. The part can only be produced using metal additive manufacturing and in addition, is designed to print without…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.29
February 21, 2020
…Hitech Bihca, submitting a joint redesign of a laser welding head. By 3D printing the laser welding head, multiple issues in the production environment were solved. This results in lower downtime, better welds, no damage to the laser or products and a higher productivity. Other Finalists In the student category this year is a medical application by Younes Chahid from BiomimeticAM with the Hip Implant Stem Design, from the University of Huddersfield (UK). With this redesign of the hip implant stem, issues with implant revision surgeries and bone resorption could be greatly improved. The new design of the hip implant…
