NSK Europe, a global leader in motion control technologies, will use the forthcoming AMB 2024 international exhibition for metalworking (Stuttgart, Germany, 10-14 September 2024) to shine the spotlight on its latest solutions for machine tools. Innovative NSK bearings, ball screws and linear guides can deliver significant gains for both machine users and builders. Bearings are central to the premise of using machine tools to produce precision-machined components. Key among the latest NSK (…)

Thanks to the left and optional right spindle, the new CTX 7502000 from DMG MORI enables 6-sided complete machining of workpieces up to 2,040 mm in length. With the CTX 750|2000, DMG MORI is presenting a universal lathe at the Open House Bielefeld that will continue the success of the CTX universal lathes. With its large working area, the world premiere is designed in particular for the production of large components and long shafts. Thanks to left and right spindles and a 170 mm Y-axis (…)

In 2019, COVAL launched its first CVGC carbon vacuum gripper, designed for collaborative robots, when the market was just beginning to exist. Today, in a market that is constantly expanding, COVAL is launching a second generation, optimizing its modularity and compatibility while simultaneously enhancing its performance. More than a simple update, COVAL have redesigned their CVGC carbon vacuum gripper based on feedback from customers, from integrators, manufacturers and operators. This (…)

With the new grades WSM13G, WSM23G, WSM33G and WSM43G, Walter is not only expanding its Tiger·tec® Gold range for grooving applications, but also making it suitable for universal use: From grooving and parting off to groove turning – in virtually every material. The multi-layer Tiger·tec® Gold PVD coating of the inserts was specially developed for the main types of wear that occur when grooving. What makes them so special is the combined TiAlN and TiSiN multi-layer coating, which makes (…)

Machining titanium is fundamentally different from machining cast iron or steel. For economic results, tool technology and the process must be optimally designed. With its holistic understanding of the overall interrelationships in the machining of titanium, MAPAL is able to identify this optimum combination of precision and cost-effectiveness. The material properties of titanium are valued in many fields such as aerospace, the automotive industry and medical technology. However, the (…)

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now stocking the AKX00051 programmable logic controller (PLC) starter kit from Arduino. The AKX00051 PLC starter kit bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills for industrial automation. Designed for vocational schools and technical institutes, the starter kit offers users hands-on experience applicable to conveyor belt (…)

Softing Industrial presented its new edgeGate a maintenance-free hardware solution for transferring production data from PLC and CNC controllers to edge and cloud-based environments. edgeGate simplifies access to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Computerized Numerical Controllers (CNC). It enables seamless and secure data integration into advanced management systems such as Enterprise-Resource-Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Supervisory Control and Data (…)

Branson GLX-1 platform offers automation-friendly solution for clean, vibration-free welding that supports closed-loop product recycling. Emerson has announced its new Branson™ GLX-1 Laser Welder, which offers users flexibility to meet the growing demand for joining small, complex or delicate plastic components and assemblies. Its small footprint and modular design make it compatible for use in ISO-8 cleanroom environments, while an integral automation controller simplifies installation (…)

AI-backed and collaborative solution reduces upstream process times, saving time, energy and resources for warehouse, e-commerce. Comau unveils the newest solution in its Machine Inspection Recognition Archetypes (MI.RA) family of hardware-agnostic, intelligent vision systems, MI.RA/OnePicker. Making its worldwide debut at Automate 2024, North America’s leading automation show, Comau’s new perception-based piece picking solution is the easy and smart way to eliminate unsustainable sorting (…)

This groundbreaking platform dramatically shortens the design process for custom T-slot heads, offering a more flexible and efficient drawing process. Tungaloy has developed this new platform with our customers in mind, ensuring it’s user-friendly for quick and easy support whenever they need it. That’s Tungaloy’s commitment to our customers Benefits for TungMeitser T-slot: Enhanced Efficiency: T-slot machining offers higher productivity compared to slot machining with end mills, (…)