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How Smart Machine Tending Boosts Job Shop Output When It Matters Most

In tight markets and uncertain economies, manufacturers continue to look for ways to squeeze more output from existing resources. Automation is no longer just a long-term play — it’s a tactical lever th…

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Connecting FANUC CNCs to Robots with Robot ON-SITE

Robotic automation in CNC machine tending can offer a huge competitive edge through increased production and efficiency for shops of all sizes. However, integrating a robot or cobot with the CNC machi…

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How Cobots Tend 3D Printers Around the Clock

Increasing customer orders prompted Athena 3D Manufacturing to automate its 3D printing production.Athena 3D is a leading additive manufacturing service bureau located in Tempe, AZ, that prints parts …

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10 Questions to Determine if a Cobot Is Right for Your Machine Tending Application

With the global robotics market now predicted to reach $150 Billion by 2030, more businesses in many different industries are seeing the benefits of adding automation to their operations. Traditionall…

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How Cobots Tend 3D Printers Around the Clock

Discover how Athena 3D achieved 24⁄7 lights-out production and doubled output with a FANUC CRX cobot, enhancing efficiency and scalability.

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