Software for PEMA Robot Stations
February 1, 2026Pemamek Ltd., a provider of automated welding systems, has launched the PEMA CellControl, an advanced software program developed to enhance the efficiency and functionality of PEMA robot stations. It places comprehensive workflow management of a single or multiple work cells at the operators' fingertips through an intuitive, browser-based touchscreen interface, simplifying and accelerating robot station operations.
PEMA CellControl's drag and drop job queue and product database functions, the latter of which allows operators to build...
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Teradyne Announces US Operations Hub in Metro Detroit, MI
February 1, 2026Teradyne Robotics, a provider of advanced industrial collaborative and autonomous mobile robotics, announced it will open a new U.S. Operations Hub in Wixom, Metro Detroit, MI, in 2026. This strategic expansion reflects Teradyne Robotics' commitment to operating close to its customers and meeting the growing manufacturing demand in the U.S. and the Americas.
The facility will manufacture Universal Robots (UR) industrial collaborative robots (cobots), with future potential to include MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). It will also serve...
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MF30510 Punch/Laser Combo
February 1, 2026The MF30510HL is a combination machine based on a turret punch press with fiber laser cutting added. Capable of drilling, forming, tapping, and more, this multitasker handles large workpieces up to 5' x 10" and material thicknesses up to 0.25".
The punch press unit has a press capacity of 30 tons. MF30510HL can handle various forming processes such as louvers, and its tapping process is servo-controlled for high-quality machining. Its maximum processing thickness is 6.35 mm, and its maximum loadable workpiece weight is 150 kg.
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Fully Automatic Bandsaw
February 1, 2026Pat Mooney Saws offers the FMB Athena H41A, a dual-column, fully automatic bandsaw for high production. It has two large columns filled with polymer concrete to absorb vibration and support the large cast saw head.
Features include:
18" capacity
1-1/2" wide saw blade
Dual column construction
10" touchscreen
FMB SMARTCUT
Programmable feedrate.
The Athena H41A features FMB's SMARTCUT to automatically adjust the feedrate based on the saw blade's location in the material. The machine automatically s...
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Simple Adjustments for Accuracy and Wire Savings
February 1, 2026Capacity, efficiency and flexibility are no longer optional in today's metalworking manufacturing climate-they are essential for survival. An area commonly scrutinized for cost reduction is found in perhaps the simplest of machining technologies: EDM wire. The consumption of EDM wire can often be a sneaky expense, but it is one ripe for savings.
Enter the FANUC ROBOCUT and FANUC control technologies.
While some EDM machines claim wire savings of 25% or more through coated wires and specialized feeding processes, these claims often app...
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RAPID + TCT 2026 to Make Boston, MA, Debut, Showcase the Future of AM
February 1, 2026RAPID + TCT, North America's largest additive manufacturing (AM) and industrial 3D printing event, heads to New England's April 13-16, 2026 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.
With this flagship industry event, co-produced by SME and TCT Group, RAPID + TCT brings the AM community together for technical exchange and real-world case studies. SME has been instrumental in advancing AM by creating dedicated technical communities focused on the full spectrum of AM, from prototyping to production. SME als...
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