Cobots, or collaborative robots, can be a big investment for a machine shop to make. So, here are some tips for things to consider before you take that leap. Which Applications? First, consider what applications you would like a cobot …
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TMA Teams With Fusion for Workshop
Fusion held an in-house event in conjunction with TMA (Technology & Manufacturing Association) and IMEC. Link to TMA News Bulletin here.
Former McDonald’s CEO Discusses Labor Gap & Automation
As Fusion was broadcast on Fox Business Live’s Barney & Co. show, Ed Rensi, Former McDonald’s CEO discussed the labor gap and his success story. Rensi began by championing the automation and use of cobots in the industry. “I seriously …
Amper Technologies Achieves Forbes 30 Under 30 Listing
Amper Technologies has made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list! Quite impressive and we understand why, being one of their customers. Amper Technologies provides end-to-end machine monitoring software for your factory floor. Their non-invasive sensors give you real time data …
Fusion Becomes ‘Robotics Industry Association’ Member
This November, Fusion joined the Robotics Industry Association (RIA) as a new member. We felt it was beneficial to join RIA to stay updated on robot safety standards and industry trends as they evolve, to attend industry events and educational …
FABTECH Chicago 2019 Recap
Fusion was at the Universal Robots booth at FABTECH last week at McCormick Place in Chicago. We showcased a pre-configured machine tending solution with a UR16e and Schunk Grippers. We spoke about how utilizing the FC-Series equipment for efficient, reliable, …
Robots in Cinema & Their Influence on Technological Advances
I recently went to Disney World with my family and we were able to check out the new Star Wars Galaxy Edge exhibit. While I’m not a huge Star Wars fan, I can understand why fans are so anxious to …
Getting Millennials in the Door
In this industry we have all been hearing about how the baby boomer generation is retiring and there aren’t enough people to replace those jobs, mainly the millennials who are few and far between in pursing this field. By 2025, …
Universal Robots’ Joe Campbell Presents at The Assembly Show
Joe Campbell of Universal Robots did a talk on Resolving the Labor Crisis in Manufacturing at The Assembly Show, on October 23rd in Rosemont, Illinois. Here we recap some of the key points discussed. Did you know that 10,000 baby …
Cobot Installation: Systems Integrator vs. Do It Yourself
According to a McKinsey & Company article, “Industry 4.0 could have an estimated value-creation potential for manufacturers and suppliers of $3.7 trillion in 2025, and hopes are high that it could bring the next industrial revolution to discrete manufacturing. Yet …