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    Automate 2024: Robotics, Vision, AI, Motion Control

    Automate 2024 Preview: Robotics, Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Motion Control

    Rehana Begg
    The organizers of Automate 2024 expect this year’s conference and trade show to be the largest yet.
    Moog GAT GmbH

    Pairing of Slip Ring and Rotary Union Enable Automaker’s Robot Arm to Turn Screws Precisely

    Moog, Inc.
    A custom-designed robotic screwdriver turns plastic screws without stripping the fastener’s threads and keeps pace with the vehicle production line.
    ABB Robotics

    News Briefs: Coast-to-Coast Expansions Supporting Supply Chain

    Rehana Begg
    New training centers, upgraded facilities and expanded portfolios support investment in local supply chains.
    maxon

    Key Component Integration for High-Performance Robotic Joints

    Biren Patel
    Cross-examine the design and specs of the separate components that make up maxon’s robotic joint solution.
    Festo

    Festo Offers Components for Intralogistics Motion Automation

    Sharon Spielman
    The company’s lineup includes components for pushing/sorting, gripping/picking and lifting/conveying, as well as a 7th axis solution for bin picking.

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    Learn how manufacturing software platforms aim to solve an age-old complaint of misalignment between design engineering and manufacturing operators.
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    4D Printing: The Next Dimension of Advanced Manufacturing

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    Researchers envisage 4D printing technology will have significant application potential for healthcare, automotive, aerospace and consumer industries. But what is it exactly? ...
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    Sharon Spielman
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    Year in Review: Machine Design’s 2023 Cover Story Series

    Flip through this year’s print issues to uncover significant technology milestones of 2023.