James Figy

James Figy is senior content specialist for Beckhoff Automation LLC, https://beckhoff.com/. Email j.figy@beckhoff.com.

Articles by James Figy

Robotic Welding Cuts Structural Steel Fabrication Costs in Half

McCombs Steel in Statesville, N.C., BeamMaster robotic welding

Robotic welding is much more common for automotive applications than structural steel, where beam weight and variability vastly complicate handling and programming. To combat skilled-labor shortages, a North Carolina fabricator is using PC-controlled hardware that automates programming.

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Infinity Asset Solutions Announces Upcoming Auction of Mechtron Innovations

Auction Date: May 22nd, 2024

Mercedes-Benz, Nucor Corp., Econiq-RE, steel or steel products, 100% renewable energy, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, net carbon-neutral

Nucor Signs Agreement with Mercedes-Benz to Supply Econiq-RE

Econiq-RE certifies Nucor steel or steel products are made with 100% renewable energy.

Murata Machinery USA Celebrates 50 Years of Automation in North America

Muratec has a rich history of innovation and leadership in North America, revolutionizing the automation landscape with groundbreaking solutions that are often the first of their kind, the only ones available, or the world’s fastest.

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