Displaying 141-150 of 340 results for

SOUTHWEST Session: Manufacturers increasingly struggle with robotic surface finishing, treatment, and welding as production shifts toward high-mix, high-variability manufacturing. Traditional robotic systems demand time-consuming, manual programming—often taking days or weeks to accommodate complex geometries. These systems also lack adaptive capabilities, making it difficult to compensate for part variations. The result: costly manual touchups, process inefficiencies, and production delays.   Augmentus transforms robotic surface applications by combining advanced 3D scanning with automated toolpath generation. By eliminating the need for manual programming and enabling seamless adaptation to part variations, Augmentus delivers greater accuracy, reduced rework, and significantly improved operational efficiency.   This presentation explores how Augmentus overcomes key industry barriers—empowering manufacturers with precision, adaptability, and unmatched process efficiency across surface finishing, surface treatment, and welding applications.

Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Nicky Pettit, Account Executive, Limble

SOUTHWEST Session: Unexpected breakdowns, rising costs, and limited asset visibility continue to be a challenge for manufacturers, especially as teams face mounting pressure to do more with less – fewer technicians, tighter budgets, and limited time. But with the right technology and a practical approach to reliability, lean teams can shift from fighting fires to building long-term, operational resilience into every layer of production. In this session, we’ll showcase how manufacturers are using modern CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) tools to drive higher uptime, extend asset life, and reduce reactive work – all without needing additional headcount or new equipment. We’ll demonstrate how top performing teams have digitized preventive maintenance schedules, deployed QR code-enabled work orders, and built mobile-first maintenance workflows that keep machines running and teams aligned. Whether you’re still using spreadsheets or looking to get more out of your current system, this session will provide a clear blueprint for building a smart, scalable maintenance program.

Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Colin Gilchrist, Digital Systems Product Manager, Phillips Federal

SOUTHWEST Session:

SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: hyperMILL® is a modular and flexible CAM solution for 2.5D, 3D and 5-axis milling as well as mill turning and machining operations such as high-speed cutting (HSC) and high-performance cutting (HPC), with everything integrated in a single interface. The special applications for milling impellers, blisks, turbine blades, tubes and tire molds complete the range of functions available in hyperMILL®. Complete machining with just one CAM system and one postprocessor Complete machining for milling and mill turning with just one CAM software and just one post­processor results in integrated processes and minimized machining times, while also increasing reliability – for maximum process reliability, cost efficiency and quality. hyperMILL® provides the maximum possible benefits to customers thanks to its full compatibility with all current CAD solutions. hyperMILL® is offered as a direct integration for leading CAD systems: SOLIDWORKS and Autodesk® Inventor® as well as for OPEN MIND's own ‘CAD-for-CAM’ solution: hyperCAD®-S Increased competitiveness with hyperMILL® OPEN MIND customers benefit from leading 5-axis and postprocessor technology as well as diverse options for automation. These help to ensure a high level of competitiveness. The CAD/CAM systems from OPEN MIND meet the highest requirements worldwide in the tool and mold manufacturing, production machining, automobile, aerospace, motorsports, medical engineering and turbine machining industries.

SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: ARC Specialties designs and builds automated manufacturing systems and robotic cells for welding, cutting, material removal, and many other manufacturing processes.  Since 1983 ARC Specialties has provided innovative solutions including engineering and consulting services, robotic systems integration, turnkey systems, machine tools, controls and software. ARC Specialties has installations worldwide, and each of ARC’s systems is backed by our excellent service, technical support, and training. The combination of experience, technology, and reputation makes ARC Specialties the leader in a competitive marketplace.

SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: Our vision is to provide innovative and effective fluid solutions to those in need of products that will truly make a difference to their bottom line. We also take pride in providing safe and effective products. We understand machine operators, maintenance crews, and engineers come into contact with our products daily. To ensure safety and cleanliness, our products are formulated without chlorinated paraffin, traditional sulfurized fats, or animal fats and are low VOC and low HAP. We are constantly expanding our blending and raw material storage capabilities. This allows us to be highly responsive to customer needs, ensuring their needs are met from product development to delivery. We encourage all of our clients to feel comfortable contacting us so they can learn how we are able to help them increase their profits.

SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: SHAPE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.   »Authorized DP Technology's ESPRIT CAM Reseller, Zoller, CIMCO       »Located In Houston, Texas   »Providing Local Support, Training, Automation, and Post Processor Optimization