Visumatic, an expert in automated fastening technology, offers the Viper MBC — an engineered screwdriving robot package for seamless integration. This Visumatic feed and install system incorporates a four-axis SCARA robot that delivers lightning-fast screwdriving and flawless fastener delivery. The Viper MBC is preconfigured and modular, so it can be quickly deployed. The Viper MBC…
Test drive Visumatic’s new website to fast-track fastening automation
Visumatic, an expert in automated fastening technology, announced the launch of a new website, offering extensive information on its complete line of automated screw-driving and fastening systems. The refreshed website features a new design with expanded information, and downloadable items pertaining to the company’s products. Site visitors can learn more about Visumatic by exploring the…
Visumatic starts construction on advanced manufacturing center
Visumatic will be formally breaking ground on October 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. for a new engineering and manufacturing facility in Versailles, Kentucky. The company is a family-owned and operated business, currently headquartered in Lexington, and specializing in automated fastening systems for factories that do product assembly work. The new project includes the development of…
Eight key fastener innovations from 2021
Another year, an ongoing pandemic. 2021, much like the year before it, included its share of challenges. Supply-chain delays, product (and employee) shortages, and varying state restrictions continued to affect most in the industry. In-person events and trade shows were scheduled and then rescheduled. Local and global business and economic disruptions forced many companies to…
Visumatic shares new automated fastening video
Visumatic, an expert in automated fastening technology, recently released a case study video showing the company was able to solve a handheld assembly challenge. The case study involved a metal fan manufacturer, which faced concerns about part alignment when automating their sheet-metal screw driving process. After careful consideration, Visumatic suggested the VLB-900 Locking Bit system…
Visumatic’s handheld tooling system provides rapid pin insertion
Visumatic, an expert in automated fastening technology, is one of few companies offering automatic pin-insertion systems. Its VIN-700 is engineered to augment hand assembly for quick and easy pin insertion. This unique Visumatic drive system engages behind the fastener, allowing operators to use the pin to align mating parts prior to installation actuation. In fact,…
Automating the “impossible” bolt with an over-sized captivated washer
Visumatic designs and builds automatic feeding and driving equipment to install screws, nuts, bolt. The company recently delivered on an automated fastening promise to a metal stamping manufacturer. The end-user for this project asked the Visumatic team to develop a value-added product by producing a completed assembly instead of the loose parts. This application required…
VCM Cobot fastening system achieves UR Plus certification
The Visumatic VCM-3X.2 collaborative robot screwdriving system has achieved a UR+ certification for fully integrated use in the Universal Robots family of collaborative robots. The VCM is a complete assembly feed and drive end of arm tooling (EOAT) package for use by machine builders. It includes an automatic screwfeeder, drive system, and end effector for…