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Source-attributed manufacturing reading on industrial automation, machining, additive manufacturing and factory operations. Original publication dates retained.

150 articles · Original source dates

Robotics & automation13 May 2015

Video - Axium's Robotic Rotary Welder for Zeta Tank

This cell is divided into 4 stations: A manual loading/unloading station and three process stations where tank openings are cut and numerous components welded on.

ManufacturingTomorrow · 1 min read
Robotics & automation12 May 2015

Announcing the 2015 Soft Robotics Competitions!

The 2015 Prize for Contributions in Soft Robotics rewards academic researchers for sharing their work and advancing the field. The competitions include $10,000 in prizes!

ManufacturingTomorrow · 3 min read
Industry & perspectives23 Apr 2015

Case Study: Validated High Speed Capping

SMACs LAR Series linear-rotary actuators provide the ideal technology for improving capping quality while cost-effectively providing 100% real time on- and off-torquing validation.

ManufacturingTomorrow · 5 min read
Industry & perspectives16 Apr 2015

Low Cost Vision System

The vision system sends coordinates to the robot so it can be gripped by the robot regardless of position.

ManufacturingTomorrow · 3 min read
Robotics & automation06 Apr 2015

Automate 2015: A Comparison of Novel Companies

Sometimes it is not specific hardware that a consumer may need, but a service of integrating automation tactics from a team of industry experts.

ManufacturingTomorrow · 3 min read
Robotics & automation31 Mar 2015

Service Robots Use Flat Motors

Service robots being designed for the disabled must be reliable, safe, and easy to use. Having the right motion system components is essential for these highly specific applications.

ManufacturingTomorrow · 5 min read
Industry & perspectives05 Mar 2015

Regulating the UAV Industry: Current Status and Future Trends

Current UAV regulation is not a cause for concern as is so often suggested. Regulations for commercial UAV usage are fit for purpose and are likely to become more relaxed as UAV technology evolves.

ManufacturingTomorrow · 11 min read
Additive manufacturing24 Feb 2015

Prototyping with UberBlox

UberBlox is a new high-quality metal construction set and prototyping system for makers to build rigid structures and automated machines.

ManufacturingTomorrow · 5 min read