November/December 2023 Issue
Redefining Laser Cutting: The future of laser cutting systems has arrived and the outlook is exciting. Fabricating & Metalworking asked leading suppliers of laser cutting equipment to share their insights and their responses provide a compelling and unique look into what's next for laser cutting. Advances include machine monitoring where lasers watch and listen to the process, with innovations that respond to material variations in real time. These systems also feature intuitive software that reduces scrap by maximizing nesting, as well as eco-friendly solutions to reduce energy use and emissions in the laser cutting process. High-speed automated cutting and sorting capabilities, robots and autonomous mobile vehicles further support your competitiveness and bottom line.
KUKU will spotlight a pair of innovative mobile robots March 11-14 in booth B4003 at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The company will spotlight the KUKA KMP 1500P autonomous mobile platform, and the KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform automated guided vehicle.
Michael Koch is responsible for overseeing the Mitsubishi Laser software and special projects teams as well managing equipment demonstrations in MC Machinery’s seven North American showrooms.
Michigan-based company will expand its location in Marne, as well as its Stainless Solutions division moving to Walker.
The Reshoring Initiative’s 1H 2023 Report outlines that several factors substantiate the strength of U.S. reshoring and FDI trends.
A newly automated warehouse system from OPEX Corp. helps the automation leader stock more inventory and ship product faster, delivering better all-around customer experiences with room to scale in the future.
Based in Texas, Dave Conger brings with him 26 years of cutting tool industry sales leadership, as well as years of machining expertise.
AIDA is a global leader in the design, manufacture, sale, service and support, refurbishment, and modernization of metal stamping presses and metal forming automation equipment.
Mazak will demonstrate three automation-ready machines designed with motorsports part production in mind, including the VC-Ez 20X Vertical Machining Center that provides accurate and cost-effective processing of complex parts via 3+2 or full 5-axis machining.