Are you worried about your machine guarding system integrity? Are you concerned that a robot might smash into the guarding and break through? Check out this video of a dynamic test of a Troax guard door held closed by our Fotress AmGard safety lock. It survives the impact and still opeartes:
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Industrial Machine Guarding Troax offers a flexible system of modular protective walls for production environments. The systems are based on posts with different fittings that are combined with sturdy panels of metal mesh, sheeting or polycarbonate. The posts fit several fitting systems so you can create the optimal combination for your machine guarding cell. All […]
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Futura Automation, LLC, a robotics and automation consulting and systems firm, is looking for a partner and business development manager, based in Arizona, for the Semicon and PCB industry. Arizona has recently landed two new $20B in fabs for Intel and another $12B fab for TSMC with an option by TSMC to build a total […]
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(reprinted with permission of Macron Dynamics) Background: While the majority of the world’s agricultural and horticultural products are grown through traditional farming over an outdoor space in natural environments, a growing number of farmers are beginning to embrace modern, vertical farming. Vertical farming is the practice of growing plants in vertically stacked layers. It’s typically done […]
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Advanced storage solutions bring game-changing benefits to your space This isn’t the traditional warehouse solution. It’s a new way of looking at storage space and making the most of it. By capitalizing on high ceilings and high storage density, Modula vertical lift modules (VLMs) drastically trim the need for floor space. Recover floor space Reduce floor […]
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OVERVIEW OF MACHINING AND MACHINE TENDING Machining is the process of material removal of a metal “blank” in order to produce a desired complex shape. Machine tending refers to the automated operation of industrial machine tools in a manufacturing plant, primarily using robot automation systems. While loading and unloading is the primary function of machine […]
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Businesses can immediately expense more capital equipment under the new law A taxpayer may elect to expense the cost of any section 179 property and deduct it in the year the property is placed in service. The new law increased the maximum deduction from $500,000 to $1 million. It also increased the phase-out threshold from […]
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Futura Automation’s Mission is and has been: “To Counsel and Support North American manufacturers on the benefits of Industry 4.0 by Implementing IIOT and Robotic Solutions”. The Futura Automation consulting team has diverse backgrounds and experience. As a team we have degreed engineers, in some cases with advanced degrees, in chemical, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical and […]
Read moreElliot Integration L.L.C – Federal Way, WA scott@futura-automation.com Waterjet pumps for cutting tools are widely used through industry and intensifier style pumps are the most popular variety. The intensifiers are designed to be easily rebuilt. Also, the hydraulic pumps and motor are long lasting and relatively easier to repair. However, the aging controls have become […]
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Register to attend our Webinars introducing cMT “X” Series, Motion Controller and IIOT Capabilities Webinar: August 4th @ 12pm EDT / 9am PDT Webinar: August 6th @ 4pm EDT / 1pm PDT The cMT Series of Weintek Human-Machine Interfaces, commonly known as HMI, are empowered with a wide variety of capabilities, such as data display, […]
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