Boston Dynamics released a new video of its Spot Mini robot. This time out, the robot is a dancing fool. Take a look. Read More
IMTS: What Was Up at Abrasive Machining Pavilion
The Abrasive Machining/Sawing/Finishing pavilion was a busy one at the 2018 edition of the International Manufacturing Technology Show. Here were some of the highlights:Eriez Eriez (Erie, PA) at IMTS highlighted two machines. The first was its Burn Table Full Coverage Lift Magnet. “You can load and unload with it,” said Dan Zimmerman, director of business development. “You Read More
IMTS: ABB Headlines the Fabricating & Lasers Pavilion
ABB showed a variety of robotic technologies at IMTS. ABB said the models provide felixibility “to efficiently meet the challenges of what has become the ‘new normal’ in manufacturing - high-mix, low-volume production in shorter cycles.”FlexLoaders, ABB’s next generation of compact, standardized machine tool tending cells, include a 6-axis robot. The company said a Read More
Capture 3D Conducts Innovation Conference
TROY, MI -- Capture 3D Inc. (Farmington Hills, MI) this week is conducing its Innovation Conference and 3D Expo.The gathering is "about networking and sharing ideas," said Rick White, the company's director of business development.The conference is held every other year. It includes presentations by the company and its customers. The expo portion includes Capture 3D Read More
Mixing and Matching
Aerospace manufacturer combines strength of CAD/CAM software and machinesIn 1890, August Kaspar moved to Gonzales County, Texas, to work as a ranch hand. He soon found himself making wire horse and mule muzzles in his spare time with his hands and a pair of pliers. Fourteen years later, Kaspar invested in a hand-cranked wire straightening and cutting machine and struck Read More
A Barometer of the Future
The H160, leading the industrial revolution at Airbus Helicopters The H160 is Airbus’ next generation medium twin helicopter, incorporating the latest innovations with 68 patents in total and designed to reach the most exacting levels of performance, economic competiveness, availability, safety and comfort—all with a low environmental footprint. But the innovation doesn’t stop Read More