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Boost Your CNC Productivity with Automated Part Feeding

Keep chips flying! 

Machine shops typically operate CNC machines at only 60-70% capacity, and there are multiple reasons behind this. The lack of skilled operators is one factor. The manufacturing industry faces major challenges, including high job turnover rates of up to 50% and a projected labor deficit of over 10% by 2030. The younger generation's disinterest in repetitive and low-skilled jobs contributes to this deficit. Finding one good candidate is difficult, but finding a second candidate for a second shift is even more challenging. Finding a candidate willing to work night shifts feels almost like a miracle. But in today's uncertain economic climate, with rising interest rates and global instability, wasting 30% of runtime is simply unaffordable. 

Maude Desjardins
By Maude Desjardins
on Nov 15, 2023 8:57 AM. 7 min read time
 
Boost Your CNC Productivity with Automated Part Feeding

Keep chips flying! 

Machine shops typically operate CNC machines at only 60-70% capacity, and there are multiple reasons behind...

Maude Desjardins
By Maude Desjardins
on Nov 15, 2023 8:57 AM
Read more 7 min read time
What’s New in Robotics? 08.09.2023

News briefs for the week take a look at robotics at tradeshows FABTECH and PACK EXPO taking place near-simultaneously this...

Tom Green
By Tom Green
on Sep 08, 2023 7:30 AM
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How to Use Lean Robotics to Automate Your CNC Machine

CNC machines are amazing tools for creating high-quality parts and products quickly. Some machines are very sophisticated with...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Nov 29, 2022 3:15 PM
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Which is Better? Intrusive or Non-Intrusive CNC Machine Tending?

When it comes to machine tending automation, the easiest to deploy solutions are almost always those that are simplest.

But...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Nov 15, 2022 10:15 AM
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Machine Tending Toolkit: 7 Tools to Automate Your CNC Machines

A machine tending robot can help you automate the process of tending your CNC machine, making it easier and faster to produce...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Nov 11, 2022 7:59 AM
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15 Types of CNC Machines and How to Automate Them

CNC machines are a staple in many factories and workshops. They are a core technology for creating precision parts and products.

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Nov 08, 2022 8:59 AM
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The Real Cost of Automating a CNC Machine with a Robot

Are you thinking of automating your CNC machine with a machine tending robot? You're almost certainly wondering how much it's...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Nov 02, 2022 11:13 AM
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10 Reasons Machine Tending Automation is Now Easier Than Ever 

In the manufacturing industry, robotic machine tending has long been seen as difficult and complex. It takes a lot of skill and...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Oct 07, 2022 1:45 PM
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What is Machine Tending and Why Should You Automate a CNC?

In today's manufacturing industry, automation is becoming more and more commonplace across industries. One application where...

Alex Owen-Hill
By Alex Owen-Hill
on Sep 27, 2022 8:28 AM
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