Written by Alex Yeung | Global Product Manager Branson Welding and Assembly at Emerson ~ All images courtesy of Emerson Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) continue to look for ways to improve battery technologies despite the substantial recent reduction in the cost per kilowatt hour for lithium-ion batteries. Many manufacturers aim to significantly increase energy…
Training the next generation of welders
Miller Electric, a global manufacturer of arc welding products, is dedicated to building more than just welding products. The company wants to help build safe, reliable and knowledgeable workers, too. For this reason, it’s strongly committed to ensuring all individuals who are interested in welding get the opportunity to learn the trade and to work…
New cobot ideal for material handling and high-torque screw driving
Universal Robots (UR), a provider of collaborative robots (cobots) used across a wide range of manufacturing industries, has announced that it will expand its leading product portfolio with a new 30 kg payload cobot. UR30 is the second in UR’s new series of innovative, next-generation cobots and is built on the same architecture as the award-winning…
UTI to consolidate Houston operations to better serve trade students
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the skilled trades division of Universal Technical Institute, announced it will consolidate its Houston operations to align the curriculum, student-facing systems, and support services to better serve students seeking careers in in-demand fields. As part of the transition, the MIAT-Houston campus, acquired in November 2021, will begin operating under the UTI brand and implement a phased…
Miller partners with IPG on handheld welding technology
Miller Electric, a global manufacturer of arc welding products, and IPG Photonics Corporation, a global provider of fiber laser technology, have announced a strategic technology partnership to further promote laser solutions for handheld welding applications. The combination of Miller’s extensive knowledge of the unique needs of traditional welding methods and IPG Photonics’ expertise in fiber…
New Trailblazer engine-driven welders reduce noise and fuel costs
Miller Electric, a global manufacturer of Miller brand arc-welding equipment, has announced the release of the next generation of Trailblazer engine-driven welders. New Trailblazer 330 machines are 86 pounds lighter and 13% smaller than previous models — and they provide lower fuel costs and reduced noise. These new machines also deliver improved weld process and…
Realtime Robotics launches optimization service to improve production lines for manufacturers
Realtime Robotics, a provider of collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, announced the launch of its new Optimization-as-a-Service solution. The solution uses a combination of proprietary optimization software and experienced robotics and application engineering insights to improve a manufacturer’s overall productivity. Optimization-as-a-Service analyzes a customer’s existing digital twin, identifying bottleneck areas and recommending improvements based…
AMADA WELD TECH launches new sustainability initiatives
AMADA WELD TECH, a manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, recently announced its latest sustainability goals. As of mid-September, the company ceased shipment of both physical printed technical manuals, and USB-based software inclusions for most standard products. Instead, AMADA WELD is providing customers with a simple 2D code that leads to a website landing page…
Meet Hobart’s new Champion Elite 225 engine-driven welder
Hobart, an ITW Welding company, has collaborated with Briggs & Stratton to power Hobart’s new Champion Elite 225 engine-driven welder. It will use the compact Vanguard 23 Gross HP* Small Block V-Twin Horizontal Shaft engine. The powerful yet lightweight design of the Hobart Champion Elite 225 engine-driven welder offers 10,000 watts of auxiliary power and DC welding…
AI technology that supports kitting, supply chains, and welding inspections
Iveda, the global solution for cloud-based AI video and sensor technologies, unveiled the launch of vumastAR, (pronounced “view master”) an AI vision software designed to make manufacturing and logistics tasks easier than ever. Iveda’s next-generation, customizable AI system is compatible with most smart devices, such as smartphones and tablets, taking human skills and ability to…