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Innovation is the norm at Titan Trailers, a supplier to the hauling and earth-moving industries established by Mike Kloepfer in Harley, Ont., in 1973. Customers know Titan for its patented…
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Training your robot the PaR-PaR way
Written by Special to Manufacturing AUTOMATION Friday, 16 November 2012 15:28
Teaching a robot a new trick is a challenge. You can't reward it with treats and it doesn't respond to approval or disappointment in your voice. For researchers, however, the…
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PLC-based robotic controls versus OEM robotic controls
Written by Matt Wicks Friday, 24 August 2012 13:47
As more manufacturing facilities and distribution centres discover the benefits of robotic material handling solutions, the decision of how best to control the robot must be made. While robot original…
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Is conventional palletizing dead?: Conventional vs. robotic palletizing
Written by Pat O’Connor, Intelligrated, Inc. Thursday, 29 March 2012 15:51
Conventional automatic palletizers have been available since the 1950s. In the 1990s, gantry and then jointed-arm robots made significant inroads in palletizing, leading many to conclude that the conventional palletizer’s…
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Right at home: Instead of bending to pressure to move overseas, one manufacturer found a cost-effective way to boost productivity and improve safety, while still keeping jobs in Canada
Written by Alison Dunn Thursday, 17 November 2011 14:03
Oakville Stamping & Bending isn't moving to China.
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The gift of sight: A four-step approach to setting up a machine vision system for robot-based manufacturing
Written by David Berry Thursday, 17 November 2011 13:51
Increasingly, cameras and image processing technology - known collectively as machine vision - are being incorporated into robotic manufacturing systems. This approach provides added flexibility, so that the robot can…
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Machine shop increases productivity and supports Lean initiatives with robotic MIG gun
Written by Rob Ryan, product manager, Tregaskiss Tuesday, 16 August 2011 13:17
There are regular job shops, and there are job shops that go far beyond basic fabrication - ones that design, machine, laser cut, manufacturer and inspect specialty components from start…
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Automate 2011 show draws biggest crowd in a decade
Written by Mary Del Ciancio Tuesday, 29 March 2011 08:02
Automate 2011 took place at McCormick Place in Chicago last week - March 21-24 - with an estimated 7,500 attendees and nearly 170 exhibitors - the largest crowd that the…
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The power of simulation: Virtual 3D simulation tools bring increased productivity and ROI
Written by Patrick Michel Friday, 25 February 2011 12:31
In today's global economy, many manufacturers recognize the role 3D virtual design plays in significantly improving productivity. Powerful 3D simulation tools allow for the early integration of product designs into…
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Vision-guided robot key to automated lug-nut fastening
Written by MA Staff Monday, 16 November 2009 16:54
Running down and torquing the lug nuts that hold the wheel to the hub is seemingly one of the simpler aspects of building an automobile, but it has proven one…
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