Non-woven-materials cutting is a fundamental task for Tier 1 & 2 suppliers making automotive soft-trim products. Automating that process can be the key to increasing throughput, lowering costs, and solving the current difficulties in finding employees.
Shape Process Automation (SPA) is gearing up for Automate 2024, North America's largest robotics and automation event, happening May 6th-9th in Chicago, IL. This year, we'll be showcasing two of our automation solutions designed to help you revolutionize your...
Removing coatings from parts is a basic aircraft MRO activity. One coating-removal process has clear benefits over the other methods available. Modern commercial aircraft engines are genuine wonders of engineering. They are both incredibly reliable and durable,...
Robots can greatly improve productivity and lower operating costs, but there’s always room for improvement. Aftermarket services providers have a deep toolbox of services that can further reduce your operating costs. Robotic automation is helping the makers of...
Most manufacturers in the marine industry are eager to eager to automate boat building, but don't know how to make it happen. Here are the five major steps. Amidst the challenging times of the pandemic, boat builders found a glimmer of hope as it brought an unexpected...
Technology advancements shown at Automate 2023 included a demo of robotic pick-and-place technology able to adapt instantly to process variability, ultra high pressure waterjet processes capable of replacing several processes with one, and a laser-cutting system able...
Boat builders lagged in adding automation compared to other industries. But today, looking to overcome labor shortages and eliminate potentially dangerous processes, they are eagerly exploring automation of routing and other operations.
Boat builders lagged in adding automation compared to other industries. But today, looking to overcome labor shortages and eliminate potentially dangerous processes, they are eagerly exploring automation of routing and other operations.
Waterjet cutting is widely used in food production and processing. Small- to medium-size bakeries have shied away from using this technology due to its price, but as they learn the many benefits, more of them are turning to waterjet cutting. It seems like science...
The Aerospace industry is exploring a range of new materials to create higher-performing, lighter-weight components. It takes the right partner to develop production and automation processes using those materials. New technology and materials are enabling major...
Having one tool that cuts everything from tissue paper to metal to ceramic used to be a shop floor dream. The evolution of waterjet technology has not only made such versatile cutting possible, it’s becoming more common and even preferred to use waterjets on...