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A common misconception about robot programming is that you must be a highly skilled programmer to get a robot up and running. While having automation experience is advantageous to reducing integration time or reprogramming downtime, anyone can learn how to effectively program a robot. Read More

An effective device management solution not only monitors its own brand devices, but also other vendors’ devices; the software tool should be extensible – meaning, the solution is adaptable and can monitor heterogeneous devices that are connected to the manufacturer’s very own Industrial internet of Things (IIoT). Read More

With the increase in product individualization, shorter product life cycles, diverse market demands, and supply chain and distribution concerns, production inefficiencies abound. And, despite the manufacturing sector’s ability to deliver a solid performance in 2018, job openings continue to grow at double-digit rates. Read More

Resistance welding—specifically “spot welding”—has been a popular metal joining solution for automotive and other manufacturers for many years. While simple in nature, this method provides particular applications with big advantages. Read More

In a manufacturing landscape where requirements are ever-changing, a reliable and feature-rich robot controller is a valuable tool. Convenient and powerful functions that can be cross-utilized between applications are optimizing robotic workcells each day, and companies of all sizes across various industries are realizing the full value of dynamic controller functionality. Read More