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CNC Automation: Pre-Requisites

Start automating your CNC machines is easier than you might have thought. There are four building blocks to get you going.
Don’t just buy a robot to automate your machine-tool

My grandfather started developing machine tools in the late 70s. He was one of the first exhibiting a CNC machine controlled by a PC at EMO. At that time quality was connected closely with craftsmanship and experience of the worker in front of the machine tool. CNC controlled machines broke with that connection. Andreas Walbert…
How 3d Printing helps to get started with Robotics

How can you get started with Robotics when your little ones get curious and ask you to show them how to build one? In this episode I will describe why it makes sense to get into 3dPrinting and why I believe you should become a maker to show your kids the beauty of engineering.
When is Using Your Robot Easy Enough?

One of the top priorities nowadays if you are sourcing a new robot (or a new automation system, or a new production line) seems to be the wish that such a system needs to be easy to use and for sure easy to program. We got so used to swiping and pinching our smartphones that…
Girls in Tech?

How do we support girls to get into tech or science? We need to encourage them for example by making use of the offerings of Girls’ Day.
Go fenceless with industrial robots

Going fenceless is one of the main reasons why end users consider purchasing a cobot Dear robotics enthusiasts. The following reasons behind behind the idea of a fenceless application are mentioned often: There is not enough space in my existing production line for adding a large robot cell The cobot shall be placed in an…