Yaskawa Motoman’s new ArcWorld® 2000 modular welding workcell is designed for robotic welding of large workpieces. It is suitable for low- to medium-volume manufacturers with a medium to high mix of parts. Able to accommodate parts up to 16.4 ft. wide and payloads up to nearly 7 tons, the...

RoboVent has created the Spire® dust collector to address the needs of robotic welding operations where space is at a premium. The unit is designed to complement the most common robotic welding applications used in the automotive industry, though it can be applied to many other industries as...

 Jet Edge has introduced a new-generation midrail gantry waterjet system. Designed for heavy-duty, 24/7 use in industrial environments, the machine can operate up to four abrasivejet or water-only waterjet cutting heads.Jet Edge has introduced a new-generation midrail gantry waterjet system....

Clarcor Industrial Air has introduced the SHM SmogHog® media mist collector. Designed for the metalworking industry, it uses a three-stage filtration process that progressively reduces the mist concentration, resulting in greater than 99 percent particle removal efficiency, says the company....

Milwaukee Tool has released a 60-in. mobile workstation and a 30-in. steel storage chest and cabinet. Both units are constructed of reinforced angle iron frame and feature 5-in. industrial casters. The workstation offers a 22-in. multiposition metal peg wall for storing frequently used items. With...

Handling Specialty has produced a customized automatic guided cart for a truck-body builder that required specific application details and safety options. The cart uses laser guidance to move along a predetermined path set by smart tape—a series of QR codes printed and laid on the floor. The...

Titan Tool Supply Inc. has introduced a mobile, compact 2-D optical measuring device that provides measurements of workpieces in a matter of seconds. Manufactured by Schneider Messtechnik, the V-Cad Rapid offers automatic recognition of geometric primitives (basic shapes) without any preselection...

Mapal has expanded its OptiMill product family by adding mills for the machining of titanium, high-alloy steels, and other hard materials. A specially engineered, unequal positioning of the five cutting edges in combination with a new geometric layout of the cutting wedge reduces vibrations, the...

Unisig has released the B700 drop bed drilling machine for creating high-precision features on large and irregularly shaped aerospace components such as landing gear struts. The machine also can process medium-sized, more uniformly shaped workpieces with minimal changeover. A 1,600-mm swing-over...

Siemens has released version 4.7 of its Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface, which has improved function for multitasking with machine tools. The software and the Sinumerik 840D sl CNC combine several machining technologies such as turning, milling, and drilling, as well as workpiece and...

Iscar has introduced new gundrills and deep drilling heads in the 16- to 28-mm-dia. range that carry three-edged indexable inserts with chip splitters. The TOGT inserts feature three chip splitting cutting edges, a positive-rake chipbreaker, and a wiper to help create the best possible surface...

United Grinding has released a new automated loading system for use with its Walter Helitronic Mini Power, Helitronic Diamond Evolution, and Helitronic Essential machines.  The Walter Top Loader is a space-saving automation system that enhances overall productivity by reducing the...

Walter has introduced the Walter Titex DB133 Supreme, a solid-carbide micro drill that the company says delivers tight tolerances, high-quality surface finishes, high process reliability, and increased tool life. The tool uses the company’s WJ30EL and WJ30ER grades, which were developed...