Building the Steam Controller

From Valve: When we first started designing hardware at Valve, we decided we wanted to try and do the manufacturing as well. To achieve our goal of a flexible controller, we felt it was important to have a similar amount of flexibility in our manufacturing process, and that meant looking into automated assembly lines. It turns out that most consumer hardware of this kind still has humans involved in stages throughout manufacturing, but we kind of went overboard, and built one of the largest fully automated assembly lines in the US. Our film crew recently put together a video of that assembly line, showcasing exactly why robots are awesome.

All in one system COMAU and B&R assimilate robotics into machine control

With the introduction of openROBOTICS, partners COMAU and B&R are opening up new dimensions of robotics integration for machinery and production lines. The solution is based on a full lineup of COMAU robots that handle payloads ranging from 3 to 650 kilograms.

Double capacity ejector fits popular format

Piab is introducing a complement to its range of Value Line vacuum ejectors. The new aluminum block mounted ejector is dimensioned to emulate a popular ejector format, making it easy to install into many existing systems.

BitFlow Equipped Sensor System Goes Beyond Skin Level to Discriminate Between Real and Fake Fingerprints

Simple fingerprint casts made from material such as Play-doh®, clay or gelatin can fool most fingerprint recognition devices.

Lenze Receives Rockwell Automation 2015 Quality Award

Prestigious award for factored products acknowledges strength of relationship with Rockwell Automation

New Shaft Protected Position Sensors

Festo Names Two New Distributors in Colorado

Festo continues to expand product stocking capabilities and application expertise closer to customers in automation growth areas in western states.

Australian Startup to Vastly Disrupt 3D Printer Market with ARC-one

Arcadian 3Ds streamlined 'ARC-one printer speeds up high quality builds with its on-board operating system, at a fraction of the cost.

Evana Automation to Design and Build a Turnkey Assembly System for a Major Manufacturer of Commercial Vehicle Systems

The solution will improve quality and process time for assembling and testing Driver Control Modules

OCTOPUZ v1.5 Update Highlights

We've been busy at OCTOPUZ! OCTOPUZ v1.5 brings with it exciting new core updates, including an OCTOPUZ eCatalog, full RTCP support and automatic rail settings. Welding with OCTOPUZ? Look for GUI enhancements and weaving simulation. This is a free update for anyone on OCTOPUZ maintenance.

Getting Started with Collaborative Robots - Part 2 - How to Identify Potential Processes for Automation

At this point, we need to discuss the strengths and limitations of process automation with collaborative robots.

The Ultra-fast Brushless DC Motor

The new ECX motors are fast, sterilizable and configurable.

Introducing the MagiCube 3D Printer for Home - Start Printing in 30 Minutes

We Are 3D revolutionizes 3D printing with plug n play home 3D printer for fun, learning and building

Smart Manufacturing magazine to Launch in Spring 2016

New publication to focus on emerging technologies, Industry 4.0 topics

SmarTech Releases its Annual Review of Additive Manufacturing Opportunities in Key End-User Industries

SmarTech is the leading industry analyst firm covering the 3D printing/additive manufacturing business.

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