FANUC Corporation, one of the world’s most prominent suppliers of automation technology, has produced its 750,000th industrial robot, which the company says is more than any other manufacturer in this segment. At present, FANUC produces around 8000 industrial robots every month at its factories in Japan, although monthly capacity is available up to 11,000 units. The company will deliver its 750,000th robot to a European customer. While the coronavirus pandemic initially led to a decline in robot orders, FANUC has since witnessed a strong rebound in sales, especially from Asia and the US.

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www.fanuc.eu

Anca’s annual ‘Tool of the Year’ competition is back with the 2021 winners announced live at EMO Milano on 4-9 October. Last year, industry welcomed the opportunity to show off its skills with almost 30 entries received from across the world, subsequently seen by more than 80,000 admirers generating over 200,000 engagements on social media. Patrick Boland, Anca co-founder, says: “Now in its fourth year, Anca Tool of the Year has gained significant coverage, raising the profile of cutting tools and those companies who make them. I encourage all tool grinding shops to enter and be recognised on a global stage.”

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To prevent counterfeiting, SIC Marking says that an increasing number of the world’s largest bearing manufacturers are adopting its traceability solutions. For instance, the company recently supplied a solution to a major Swedish ball bearing manufacturer that wanted to mark an alphanumeric and Data Matrix code on steel bearings with diameters ranging from 150 to 600 mm. SIC Marking’s customised station is equipped with an IPG 50W laser for marking on the bearing face, and an IPG 3D laser – automatically controlled in two axes – that is capable of marking on the part radius. SIC also integrated a proof-reading system.

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www.sic-marking.co.uk

With the aim of strengthening the use of wearable robotics to facilitate human-machine collaboration, Comau and IUVO are partnering with Heidelberg University, a leading research institution. The joint project aims to further quantify the degree to which the MATE-XT exoskeleton can reduce physical stress during strenuous tasks involving repetitive shoulder flexion movements. Notably, the scientific study will analyse the biomechanics of using MATE-XT for new applications, under new conditions and within new industries and outdoor environments, while verifying user learning and motor adaptation speeds.

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www.comau.com

Key players from a variety of industries will attend Asiamold 2022, promising to provide global business opportunities for buyers and suppliers alike. Guangzhou International Mould & Die Exhibition (Asiamold) will take place on 3-5 March 2022 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Three months after the conclusion of the 2021 fair, many exhibitors from the previous edition have already confirmed their participation for 2022. Notably, despite the impact of the pandemic on many industries worldwide, Asiamold 2021 saw a 27% increase in visitors from the previous year.

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www.asiamold-china.com