CNC machining at its best

Timelapse of a FlexArc robotic welding cell being built -- the FlexArc standardized robotic welding cells built and tested in one of ABB's global facilities in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

CoroCut QD is a new generation of cutting tools from Sandvik Coromant for parting and grooving of larger diameter bars. The company says these new tools optimize cuts that require longer tool overhang.

Amada’s ACIES AJ series fiber laser/punch combination machine in action.

An electrical engineer builds his childhood-dream sports car 

Hear Sean Purcell, executive vice president and general manager of MAX Aerostructures, explain how his company uses the Makino MAG1 and MAG3 maximizes runtime and a lights-out approach.

These ten objects seem to defy the laws of physics.

Take a video tour of a dozen of the most amazing bridges in the world.

Bystronic's ByTower automation solution for laser cutting systems offers fabricators a flexible system for lightly manned production. Reduced set-up times and an optimal material flow ensure maximum utilization of the laser cutting system.

Sometimes when you are into heavy metal, you have to cut some plastic. Check out this video showing CNC cutting of stacked PVC and plastic to create some pretty sweet looking aftermarket pickguards for your favorite axe.

While manual labour is still a big part of building a railroad, automation has transformed the process in impressive ways.

This video from Renishaw shows users of Fanuc CNC controls some simple steps to quickly accomplish a critical task.

One of the biggest challenges with robot development is ensuring smooth movement wthout requiring the robot to be anchored securely. Well, it looks like Boston Dynamics is well on it's way to figuring this out.

Wilson Tool demonstrates its tooling for multi bends.

Fiber laser cutting in action at Calgary, AB, shop.

The MetalMaster Xcel high performance plasma/fiber laser machine from Messer Cutting Systems features state-of-the-art industry leading traversing speeds of 3000 IPM, robust design, high acceleration drives, along with multi-tool capability including plasma beveling, oxyfuel cutting, combination plasma/fiber laser combination cutting and drilling coupled with OmniWin software.