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M ANUFACTURING N EWS WEST Vol. 8 No. 10 October 2019 Serving Since 2012 Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington & Wyoming Feature Editorial Metalcutting European Built Swing Lathes See Online DIGITAL EDITIONS at www.mfgnewsweb.com OnRobot Opens R&D Facility in Los Angeles FABTECH 2019 to Highlight Emerging Industry Trends “With emerging manufacturing trends and the introduction of disrup-tive technologies making their mark on the metal fabricating industry, FABTECH 2019 will provide industry professionals with immediate access to the information, technology and equip-ment they need to transform their busi-nesses for success in the future,” said a spokesperson. “North America’s largest metalforming, fabricating, welding and finishing event will wel-come more than 48,000 attendees from around the world and over 1,700 Continued on Page 82 TUR line offers new improved features, including a heavy, solid floor to front V-way bed for extra rigidity. See Page 10 Software Streamline Design to Manufacturing Process 3D digital models can capture extensive data from part design files. See Page 32 Andrew Fortus, Prototype Engineer/Robot Integration; Rudy Echnenique, Operations/HR; and Patrick Marshall, Research Engineer, at OnRobot’s new Culver City location. OnRobot, a provider of end-of-arm tooling for collaborative robot (cobot) applications, has opened its first loca-tion specifically dedicated to research and development (R&D) in the U.S. Based in Culver City in Los Angeles, CA, the new office area features 6,000 sq. ft. for engineers, researchers and local staff to work and develop new products. Last year marked OnRobot’s first foray into the LA area, as it ac-quired Perception Robotics. “As OnRobot continues its aggres-sive expansion throughout North America, moving to a larger location in Culver City offers multiple benefits,” said Enrico Krog Iversen, CEO of Continued on Page 82 KME CNC Partners with ATS Systems ATS Systems is now the exclusive sales and distribution channel for all KME CNC products. “ATS has an exemplary reputation for providing automation, workhold-ing and coolant management systems in North America for over 30 years,” said a KME spokesperson. “Its nation-wide sales and service teams mean more face to face contact with KME sales, shorter lead times and more field technicians for timely product service.” KME CNC products will continue to be made in its Irvine, CA, facility. “We are streamlining our product line Continued on Page 82 Applying Technology Low Cost Responsive Tooling Program Large Scale AM offers advantages in production of large composite aerospace components. See Page 44 CAMplete Solutions Partners with Phillips Federal tomers. “Phillips Fed-eral dedicates its services to part-nering with the U.S. Govern-ment to solve their toughest manufacturing challenges,” said a spokes-person. “Add-ing TruePath to its milling ma-chine options will provide new capa-bilities for customers in hardware and software.” Continued on Page 82 FABTECH 2019 Economical Process Monitoring The X35 process monitoring system for stamping operations will be on display. See Page 50 Industrial Applications Group Appointed as an Eriez Rep Eriez Director of Heavy Industry Darrell Milton has announced that Goodyear, Arizona-based Industrial Applications Group has been ap-pointed as a new Eriez manufacturers’ representative for the metalworking market. The Industrial Applications Group sales team will exclusively mar-ket Eriez metalworking equipment and cover the entire states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Milton said, “We are excited to partner with Industrial Applications Continued on Page 82 CAMplete Solutions and Phillips Corporation, Federal Division have joined forces to offer CAMplete TruePath to their new and existing cus-Machine Maintenance Machine Tool Laser Alignment Subscription Changes: To make name, address subscription changes contact: • Phone: 800-375-8488 • Fax: 817-488-7813 • E-mail: info@mfgnewsweb.com • www.mfgnewsweb.com CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Gross Publications, Inc. WEST MANUFACTURING NEWS P.O. Box 847 Grapevine, Texas 76099-0847 U.S.A. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE DALLAS, TX PERMIT 4245 Customized solutions for analyzing and reporting deviations in machine geometry. See Page 74 Advertiser Index Page 67 PAID