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Flexxbotics Publishes New White Paper Guide to Robotic Machine Tending Projects
Flexxbotics, delivering digital solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at scale, today announced the publication of a new white paper titled Complete Guide to Robotic Machine Tending Projects. The paper provides in-depth information on the different aspects of
What is Advanced Robotic Machine Tending? Flexxbotics | AI Explainer Podcast
Advanced robotic machine tending is a technology that uses standardized robotic production software to digitalize robots and automate complex tasks associated with multiple factory machines and other plant equipment. Basic robotic machine tending focuses on simple tasks like loading and
CNC Machine Tending Essentials – How to automate your CNCs with robots
How to automate your CNCs with robots – When undertaking a robotic machine tending initiative there are numerous factory-dependent and project-specific considerations that must be taken into account. Identifying which requirements are relevant to an initiative and to what extent is
What is Robotic Machine Tending? Flexxbotics | AI Explainer Podcast
In this Flexxbotics | AI Explainer podcast, we step onto the floor of the smart factory, where robots are revolutionizing manufacturing. This audio summary breaks down the concept of robotic machine tending — an automation technology that’s transforming companies produce products. It explores how
Flexxbotics Delivers Robot Compatibility with LMI Technologies 3D Measurement Solutions for Quality Inspection
Flexxbotics, delivering digital solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at scale, today announced advanced robotic machine tending compatible for quality inspection connectivity with the complete range of LMI Technologies 3D
Flexxbotics Publishes New White Paper on Autonomous Process Control (APC) using Robotics and Automated Inspection in Manufacturing
Flexxbotics, delivering digital solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at scale, today announced the publication of a new white paper titled Autonomous Process Control (APC) using Robots and Automated
Transforming Production with Robotic Machine Tending Webcast
Last week, we participated with Universal Robots and Machine Design in hosting our latest webcast, Transforming Production with Robotic Machine Tending. My presentation dove into how robotic automation is reshaping modern manufacturing.
Flexxbotics Announces Transform Production with Robotic Machine Tending Webcast with Universal Robots
Flexxbotics, delivering digital solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at scale, today announced the upcoming online webinar, Transforming Production with Robotic Machine Tending. This event with Universal Robots will be hosted by Machine Design on
GelSight and Flexxbotics Partner for Robot-enabled Precision Inspection with Autonomous Process Control
Flexxbotics, delivering digital solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at scale, today announced the appointment of Alex Vogt to the commercial leadership team. Vogt joins from COGNEX Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) where he served in sales management and
Flexxbotics Continues to Expand Commercial Leadership Team with Alex Vogt
Flexxbotics, delivering digital solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at scale, today announced the appointment of Alex Vogt to the commercial leadership team. Vogt joins from COGNEX Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) where he served in sales management and senior technical solutions roles for nearly a decade
Live Demo Overview: FOBA Laser Marker + UR Cobot + Flexxbotics Solution
During our recent event with FOBA, Universal Robots and Flexxbotics we did a Live Demonstration of an Advanced Robotic Machine Tending set-up with all this equipment plus a Hass PLC (CNC simulator) and a
Event Summary: Transforming Laser Marking Operations with Collaborative Robotic Automation
We had great turnout with some people flying from across the country and others road tripping from all over the Northeast. It was great to see so many interested in this topic and in my opinion face-to-face is always best for
Upcoming Transforming Laser Marking Ops with Cobots Event with FOBA and Universal Robots
I’m looking forward to presenting our real-world experiences of running advanced robot machine tending with laser marking & etching at our upcoming event with FOBA and UR next week. The event is happening on Thursday 1 August from 8:30am
Heckler & Koch USA Selects Flexxbotics for Robot-Driven Manufacturing to Meet Growing Military & Defense Demand
Flexxbotics, delivering digital solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at scale, today announced that Heckler & Koch USA, a leading designer and manufacturer of small arms and light weapons for military forces
3 Keys to Deploying Cobots for Machine Tending
Recently I saw a really good post by Chase Fearing over at Sub-Zero where he shared his experience and lessons learned in implementing cobots on the manufacturing floor. They were all really good points and things not everyone thinks about when undertaking a cobot automation project for
Flexxbotics Introduces Intelligent Recovery™ Breakthrough for the Continuous Operation of Collaborative Robots
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced the launch of Intelligent Recovery™, a new first-of-its-kind, patent-pending breakthrough that enables
Expanded Business Systems Integration & Analytics in Flexxbotics Solution
Over the last couple of week’s, I’ve highlighted some of the new functionality added in the latest release of our Flexxbotics solution for robot-driven manufacturing including multi-factory power and in-line quality
In-Line Quality Inspection Capabilities with Flexxbotics Solution
Some of the other functionality that I’m excited about is the expansion of our in-line inspection capabilities, which use automated inspection results to drive real-time updates to off-sets in CNC machining programs which
Flexxbotics Announces Robot Compatibility with SICK Vision Solutions for Quality Inspection
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced advanced robotic machine tending compatible for quality inspection connectivity
Flexxbotics Solution Scales for Multi-Factory Deployments
Included in the release are several new and expanded capabilities that the team has been working on to further enhance our solution such as multi-factory power, expanded in-line inspection functionality, more IT business system
Flexxbotics Delivers Robot Compatibility with Renishaw Machine Tool Probes for In-Line Inspection
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced advanced robotic machine tending compatible for in-line inspection
New Cobot Report Identifies Top 5 Challenges Manufacturers Face Implementing CNC Robot Machine Tending
A recently released report by Verified Market Reports does an excellent job explaining the Top 5 challenges that manufacturers confront in adopting CNC Robotic Machine
Flexxbotics Provides Robot Compatibility with Cognex Machine Vision Systems for In-Line Inspection
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced advanced robotic machine tending compatible for
Flexxbotics Expands Robot Compatibility with Hexagon for In-Line Inspection
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced advanced robot machine tending in-line inspection connectivity compatible with
Flexxbotics Announces Latest Release for Multi-Factory Robot-Driven Manufacturing with Autonomous Process Control
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced the immediate availability of the latest release of the Flexxbotics
Flexxbotics Announces Robot Compatibility with Heidenhain CNC Controls
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced advanced robot machine tending connectivity compatible with the entire range of Heidenhain CNC controllers.
Flexxbotics to Present at Transforming Production with Robotic Machine Tending Event Hosted by OMIC R&D
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced that its breakthrough solutions for advanced robotic machine tending will
Industry 4.0: the interoperability issues impeding robotics use in smart factories
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristian McCann at IoT Insider for a Q&A recently to discuss the role of robotics in Industry 4.0 and 5.0, applications of robots in factories and some of the challenges in
Darmann Abrasive Products Chooses Flexxbotics for Advanced Robot Machine Tending to Meet Rising Automotive Demand
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced that Darmann Abrasive Products (Darmann), a leading global manufacturer of
Flexxbotics Delivers Robot Compatibility with Brother CNC Machines
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced advanced robot machine tending connectivity compatible
New Video on Robot-Driven Manufacturing
At Flexxbotics, we’re making the future real today with our breakthrough solution for robot-driven manufacturing. Check out this new video which explains how we empower the robots to analyze and adapt in real-time,
EIS Adopts Flexxbotics for Advanced Robotic Machine Tending
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced that EIS (Engineered & Industrial Solutions),
Flexxbotics at Upcoming Universal Robots Innovate to Elevate Event
I’m looking forward to presenting our unique perspective on advanced robot machine tending at the Universal Robots Innovate to Elevate webinar event next week. The webcast is next
Flexxbotics Provides Robot Compatibility with DMG MORI CNC Machines and Equipment
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced advanced robot machine tending connectivity
Ruland Manufacturing Chooses the Flexxbotics Solution for Advanced Robotic Machine Tending
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced that Ruland Manufacturing Company
Flexxbotics Appoints Former Senior Vice President of Aras, Marc Lind, as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced the appointment of
Vention and Flexxbotics Partner to Deliver Combined Offering for Advanced Robotic Machine Tending
Vention, the company behind the cloud-based Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP), and Flexxbotics
Flexxbotics Named Winner of Hexagon Sixth Sense Next Gen Manufacturing Technology Competition
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, has been named a winner of
Flexxbotics Presents Robot Compatibility with Hexagon In-line Inspection Equipment at Sixth Sense Summit
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced it will present
Flexxbotics Announces Robot Compatibility with Okuma Machine Tools
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced robot machine tending connectivity
Aras Founder and Former CEO, Peter Schroer, Invests in Flexxbotics and on Board of Directors
Flexxbotics today announced a significant investment from Peter Schroer, founder and former CEO of Aras Corporation.
Former President of Tecnomatix Electronics Division, Michael Marsh, Invests in Flexxbotics and on Board of Directors
Flexxbotics announces investment from Michael Marsh, a member of the eCoast Angels and former President of Tecnomatix Inc. Electronics Division
Scott Harris Makes New Investment in Flexxbotics
We’re pleased to announce that Scott Harris, co-founder of SOLIDWORKS and Onshape, has invested in Flexxbotics. Scott has been an advisor and mentor to me for a number of years as we’ve been scaling up Flexx. This investment marks
Flexxbotics Enables Robot Compatibility with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving Equipment
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced robot connectivity compatibility
Flexxbotics Delivers Robot Compatibility with Makino Machine Technology
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced robot machine tending
Flexxbotics to Demonstrate Cutting-Edge Solutions for Robot-Driven Manufacturing at ATX West 2024
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced it will showcase its breakthrough
Flexxbotics Provides Robot Compatibility with Nakamura-Tome Machine Tools
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced robot machine tending connectivity
Flexxbotics Announces Robot Compatibility with HURCO® CNC Machines & Automation Solutions
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced robot machine tending connectivity
SpiTrex Orthopedics Selects Flexxbotics for Robot-Driven Manufacturing
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, announced that SpiTrex Orthopedics (SpiTrex)
Flexxbotics Provides Robot Compatibility with Hardinge Turning, Milling, Grinding, Honing and Multifunctional CNC Machines
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced robot machine tending
Flexxbotics Delivers Robot Compatibility with Haas Automation CNC Machines and Equipment
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced robot machine tending
Flexxbotics Announces Next Generation of Breakthrough FlexxCORE Technology
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced the next generation of the…
CMM Dimensional Measurement in Robotic Machine Tending
In this Partner Insights video, Jeff Foster, Business Development Manager at Hexagon covers CMM Dimensional Measurement…
Flexxbotics to Present Breakthroughs in Robot-Driven Manufacturing at Universal Robots Collaborate & Automate
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced it will demonstrate its…
Flexxbotics Partners with Applied Automation to Expand Presence in North America
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced it has expanded its…
Flexxbotics Chosen for Hexagon’s Elite Sixth Sense Program to Transform Manufacturing
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced that it has been chosen by…
Flexxbotics Becomes Certified System Integrator for Universal Robots
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, announces that it is now a Certified System…
FABTECH 2023
We are excited to showcase our solutions for Robot-Driven Manufacturing at FABTECH 2023 on September 11-14, 2023…
The rising demand for robotic machine tending
In this distributor insights video, Tim Anderson, Sales Director at Automation Inc. covers the rising demand for…
How to adopt flexible CNC automation
In this partner insights video, Mike DeGrace, UR+ Ecosystem Manager at Universal Robots covers adopting flexible CNC…
What makes for a successful automation project?
In this partner insights video, Anthony Gillespie, Territory Sales Manager at Schunk covers how CNC automation can overcome…
WPI Sponsorship
Flexxbotics was pleased to sponsor three students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for their senior year…
Adopting CNC Automation to Meet Demand Growth
In this customer spotlight video, Jackson Brining, Automation and Process Engineer at Machining Concepts talks about…
Automate 2023
Flexxbotics will showcase its FlexxTend™ complete robotic machine tending solution at Automate 2023 on May 22-25 in…
Northwest Machine Tool Expo 2023
Flexxbotics will exhibit at the upcoming Northwest Machine Tool Expo with our partner Olympus Controls on May…
FlexxCNC™ Compatibility Expansion
Flexxbotics is excited to announce that we have expanded the functionality of our FlexxCNC™ cobot to CNC communications…
5 Tips For Hiring a CNC Machinist During a Labor Shortage
In today’s competitive job market, it is increasingly difficult to find skilled workers in certain industries. CNC machining is no….
PMTS 2023
We’re looking forward to attending the Precision Machining Technology Show on Apr 18-20, 2023 at the Huntington…
FlexxTend™ Product Launch
Flexxbotics announces the official launch of FlexxTend™, a turnkey automated machine tending solution for machine shops to…
Benefits to CNC Machine Tending Standardization
Standardizing your CNC machine tending interfaces can have several benefits for your manufacturing process. From improving…
Challenges with setting up a CNC machine tending workcell
In this partner insights video, Karl Ericsson, Managing Director at Svenska Elektrod AB, talks all things CNC machine
Flexxbotics Partners with CIMTEC Automation
Flexxbotics is excited to announce a new partnership with CIMTEC Automation, expanding our presence in VA, NC and…
Flexxbotics Partners with Morris South
Flexxbotics is pleased to announce a new partnership with Morris South to provide discrete manufacturers with robotic…
The Right Way To Get Real-Time Manufacturing Data
Data analytics is a vital tool for today’s leading manufacturers. The insights they gain allow them to operate smarter…
FlexxCNC™ Financial Justification
The first and most straightforward justification for a CNC to Robot interface is the time x cost savings tied to rapid…
What Is OEE & Why Has It Become The Gold Standard For…
Most modern manufacturers use Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) as the gold standard for manufacturing process…
FlexxConnect™ UR Product Launch
Flexxbotics has today announced the launch of FlexxConnect™ UR, a continuous cobot improvement platform that empowers…
Flexxbotics Partners with Svenska Elektrod
Flexxbotics has today announced a new partnership with Svenska Elektrod, expanding our presence in Europe to…
Flexxbotics and WMH Robotics Partnership
Flexxbotics is excited to announce that we have teamed up with WMH Robotics to provide discrete manufacturers in….
Flexxbotics On The Gunn Show Podcast
Our CEO, Tyler Bouchard, appeared on a recent episode of the Gunn Show Podcast hosted by Tony Gunn. Greg McHale…
IMTS Trade Show
Flexxbotics will exhibit at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick Place, Chicago on…
Datanomix Partner Announcement
Flexxbotics Partners with Datanomix to Provide Robot/CNC Real-Time Production Monitoring and Process Control…
RDS Case Study
RDS, located in Newport NH, is a high precision machine shop host to over 50 CNC machines and 25+ employees. They…
Cybersecurity Best Practices in Manufacturing
The speed of technological development in manufacturing means cybersecurity must constantly upgrade and adapt to handle…
Flexxbotics Expands To Meet Growing Demand
Flexxbotics is pleased to announce that we have expanded our commercial team to meet record demand and support our…
Robert E. Morris Company Automation Expo
We are pleased to announce that Flexxbotics will exhibit at the upcoming Robert E. Morris Company Automation Expo on August…
Pragmatic Digital Transformation
Conducting a digital transformation in your manufacturing company is one of the best methods for improving productivity…
Adams Partnership Announcement
Flexxbotics is excited to announce a new partnership with Adams, expanding our presence in Florida. Founded in 1960…
Optimizing Work Cell Management For Lean Manufacuring
A manufacturing work cell is a group of people and equipment that manufacture a product or part. This approach, also…
Flexxbotics Launches FlexxConnect™
Flexxbotics has announced the launch of FlexxConnect, a manufacturing work cell management platform that reduces…
Flexxbotics Raises $2.9M in New Financing
Boston, 5/12/2022 – Flexxbotics, a pioneer in manufacturing work cell management solutions, announced today that it’s…
Flexxbotics & Electromate Partnership
Flexxbotics partners with Electromate to expand presence and provide cobot productivity tools across Canada…