Loop Technology develops robotic arm for wing box inspection
Part of an R&D project with Spirit AeroSystems, the seven-axis Bravura robotic arm automates inspection and sealing within small spaces like aircraft wing boxes.
Siemens Gamesa, Airborne develop automatic preforming robot system for offshore wind blades
Danish-funded ALMA project furthers collaboration, adds new functionality, advanced sensor systems and digital twinning for reduced man-hours, waste and cost per blade.
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Plastics Unlimited completes facility expansion
A 30,000-square-foot expansion to the Preston, Iowa, facility adds assembly and warehouse space, thermoforming and composites manufacturing equipment and robots.
ABB Begins Expansion on Michigan Headquarters
The expansion is expected to be completed in November 2023 and will create 72 new skilled jobs in the area.
Hypertherm Partners With Sofos Robotics on Offline Programming
Sofos Robotics uses Robotmaster to perform cell design, reach and feasibility studies, as well as programming services.
3D Printing Systems Demonstrate Large-Scale Mold Building
CNC machine and large-scale large-scale additive manufacturing machine producer Thermwood highlights partner projects that advance mold production capabilities in the aerospace and defense industries.
ABB to Expand U.S. Production Facility
The automation supplier will invest $20 million to increase production capacity at its 538,000-ft2 North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in Michigan.
Sikorsky hybrid-electric VTOL demonstrator to inform future missions
Long-range, autonomous HEX aircraft prototype featuring a composite airframe serves as evaluation of large VTOL aircraft design, novel propulsion systems and control architectures for military and commercial purposes.
GF Machining Solutions Plans to Open New Medical Manufacturing Facility
The new center will provide medicamanufacturers with applications support and production technologies, including precision milling, EDM, laser texturing, micromachining and automation
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Trumpf Breaks Ground on Production Factory Expansion
The expansion will house sheet metal production and a smart factory to manufacture laser cutting, bending and welding machinery.