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October 03, 2018 - Volume 12 Issue 19   Featured Sponsor Unprecedented Connectivity Leads to Enhanced Productivity While the MU-S600V's compact footprint can be misleading, this flexible, 55-inch, 5-axis vertical machining center will have a dramatic impact on your overall productivity. Designed to connect with multiple machines, the MU-S600V allows manufacturers to create unattended and automated production line systems. More Information   Featured Articles 5 Cobot Myths Debunked Collaborative robots, otherwise known as cobots, have wowed the machine tool industry with their unique capabilities representing some of the most exciting advancements in robotic technology today. Yet there are still a lot of misconceptions about what cobots actually do -- and more importantly what they don't do. To help clear up the confusion, the experts at Universal Robots take on the five most common cobot myths. Full Article Casting and Steel Go Digital "Steel mills and foundries need to be aware of one thing: Everything that can be digitalized will eventually be digitalized. They have to ask themselves whether they want to stand by and watch this change or whether they would rather take action themselves before a digital player attacks their core business." Full Article   Featured Sponsor Manufacturers are Moving to the Cloud -- Find Out Why If you're a manufacturer and have questions about deploying your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in the cloud, here's your answer -- it's time to move. Discover the top 10 reasons why Epicor customers are choosing to deploy their ERP in the cloud. More Information   Industry News Tool Management Solutions from "Art to Part" Full News Item   World's First Dual Vacuum Gripper Gives Robots Two "Hands" Full News Item Large-Scale 3D Printers Now Equipped with State-of-the-Art CNC Control System Full News Item   ANCA's Tool of the Year Winner Chosen for Its Profile Accuracy and Complex Geometry Full News Item   Featured Sponsor Star CNC Technology Revolutionizes the Machining of Complex, Large Diameter Parts Star CNC reinforces its long history of leadership in the field of complex machining with the 10-axis, SR38 Type A/B Swiss-type lathe, setting a new standard for the machining of parts up to 1-1/2" dia. With B-axis versatility, complex parts can be produced in one operation with the precision and accuracy required by quality critical applications in industries such as aircraft, automotive, and medical. Star's proprietary Motion Control System significantly reduces idle machine time. Watch Video   Product Spotlight New Software Bridges Gap Between Front Office and Plant Floor View This Product   Safety Air Gun Offers Variable Flow with Squeeze of a Trigger View This Product Transfer Tank Recovers Wet or Dry Materials as Fast as 2 Gallons per Second View This Product   Siemens "Manage MyMachines" App Provides Entry Way to Digitalization View This Product   Featured Sponsor See the Line Vac in Action! Line Vac air powered conveyors convert ordinary hose or pipe into a complete conveying system for bulk materials, plastic granules, scrap, trim, and other complex shapes. Line Vacs are available in many sizes and materials. Website offers detailed information, downloadable drawings, video.   Product Spotlight Cont'd New 3-Legged Spider Clamp Ideal to Hold Delicate Round Parts for Inspection View This Product   Versatile and Compact Cleaning System Perfect for Small Parts and Parts on Workholding View This Product Flexible Gear-Cutting Machine Provides Complete Solution for the Auto Industry View This Product   5-Sided Machining Possible with New 6-Axis Horizontal Machining Center View This Product   Featured Sponsor Universal Robots Solves Legacy Machinery Headaches All Axis Machining needed to reduce downtime and increase output but struggled to automate the operation of old machinery. The open integration architecture of the Universal Robots+ platform enabled All Axis to quickly automate 6 different operations. Watch Story Career Builder Hot Job Opportunities Tooling & Production News has Partnered with CareerBuilder to Provide You with Links to the Latest Jobs in Metalworking. Subscribe to T&P Nelson Publishing, LLC | www.toolingandproduction.com PO Box 424, Alto, MI 49302 Phone: 941-539-7579 webmaster@toolingandproduction.com