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Hexagon’s Volume Graphics Software wins top industry award
Hexagon’s Volume Graphics CT data analysis software was voted the leader in the 3D Scanning or Metrology category at the 3D Printing Industry Awards ceremony held in London, England in December 2023. While the focus of this particular annual award is on additive manufacturing, Volume...
SprutCAM X Robot integrates JAKA cobots into its Robot Components Library
The online library of robot components has been updated to include digital twins of the popular JAKA cobots.
Canadian Metalworking top 10 countdown of 2023
A look at some of the most popular metalworking content of the year.
Canadian Fabricating & Welding top 10 countdown of 2023
A look back at some of the hottest topics and trends of the past year.
Paperless Parts appoints chief technology officer and chief scientist
Paperless Parts has promoted Jason Luce from senior vice president of engineering to chief technology officer.
Manufacturers slow to adopt AI, report finds
At the same time, manufacturers are still struggling to attract and retain labor.
Buffer scheduling feature added to ERP software
Cetec ERP’s new scheduling feature allows users to estimate static buffer time occurring before or after work is completed at a given work location.
CAM software boosts productivity for programming advanced machining centres
GibbsCAM has released its 2024 version, which updates the software’s core strengths while bringing a stronger emphasis on digital connectivity.
Combatting the welder shortage with robotics and automation
AMI sought to improve takt time for excavator attachment manufacturing with a new robotic workcell capable of welding a range of large, heavy parts.
Red River College's new Price Institute launches first courses in advanced manufacturing and mechatronics
The Level 1 Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification program is accepting registrations and is open to recent graduates of RRC’s manufacturing programs.
FABTECH and the future of metal fabrication
Fabricators walking FABTECH were on the hunt for software and machines that could help them make best use of the talented employees they have.
Yaskawa employees earn ARM Champion Awards
Clint Chapman, senior manager of strategic partner relations, and Roger Christian, division leader for new business development, have received the award.
Programming software simplifies robot application development
ABB Robotics extends the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its 6-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCore controller.
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Automation Talk, Season 2, Episode 2
Rob Colman, editor of Canadian Fabricating & Welding magazine, talks with Brad Shykitka of Custom Metal Contracting (CMC) about the company’s automation transformation. The fabricator of architectural metal cladding systems has fully automated one of its lines, and advanced software was a big part of the implementation. Also in this episode, Tim Heston of The Fabricator magazine talks with Matt Humerick of Salvagnini America about automated order processing, IIoT, and just how integral software will be for the next generation of fabricators.
Matter USA formed to service North American metals market
The new subsidiary offers application engineering, sales, and service for the manufacturer’s custom and modular automated storage and retrieval systems.
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