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Articles Tagged with ''automation''

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Five reasons to invest in a multifunctional CNC

If planning to purchase a multifunction CNC machine for your shop, here are some facts you need to know
Peter Jacobs
Peter Jacobs
March 25, 2021
The multifunction CNC is an ultimate multitasking and multi-capacity device that makes the fabrication process more efficient and reduces wastage, which will eventually increase the bottom line.
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Adapting a business to a global pandemic

Rick Self, the business development head for Terminator, discusses the company’s business changes in the past year, how they are moving forward and how automation can assist shops
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
March 8, 2021
Rick Self started his path in the stone industry in 1999 with an impulsive purchase of a Flow Waterjet – no knowledge, no customers, no contacts, no real thought going in.
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Stone Summit, presented by Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute

Automation and digital software in your shop

Recently, Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute held a virtual Stone Summit to discuss ways for fabricators to investigate products that are new to their process, including tooling equipment and digital software, as well as methods to develop focused questions that will help ensure the product or machine they review will perform as anticipated and provide the expected results
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
February 1, 2021
Technology continues to advance and play an important role in many of our daily lives. For fabricators in the stone business, each year there are more digital and automated products introduced to the marketplace, which can contribute to a shop’s overall efficiency and production.
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Seconds matter: The cumulative impact of robotics on the countertop industry

Troy Herbst
Tony Herbst
June 1, 2020
The past couple of decades have seen revolutionary changes in the countertop industry. The shift to CNC equipment has made the impossible possible, and in a fraction of the time and cost. The pace of change today is no less staggering, and it’s important not only to understand what’s changing, but to also understand the implications of that change.
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Egon Hinss, national sales manager of Breton USA

Going fully automated in stone fabrication

Stone World sits down with Egon Hinss, national sales manager of Breton USA, to discuss the process of transitioning to a fully or semi-automated fabrication shop
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
June 1, 2020
As labor markets continue to dwindle and the need to run a safer shop is more important than ever before, Egon Hinss, the national sales manager of Breton USA, explains how fabricators can start the automation process in their shop. Hinss has 20 years of experience in the industry and has been with Breton for the past six years.
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CMS showroom  area for machine demonstrations

CMS opens showroom for stone fabrication machinery technology

CMS has added a fully functional display area to its facility for machine demonstrations and hands-on training
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 3, 2019

After much preparation, CMS recently opened its new showroom in Caledonia, MI, and held a grand opening to introduce the new display area to its customers at the end of the summer.


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Robotic Technology in the stone fabrication industry

How robotic technology has changed stone cutting

Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 4, 2019

Robotic technology is one of the newest options out there for fabricators to cut stone and since its introduction the saw has continued to gain in popularity. Known for their smaller footprint, efficiency and less maintenance needed, as the worker shortage continues for fabricators, turning to this technology has been a great alternative to increase performance in the production process.


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Epiroc Pit Vipers

Epiroc Introduces the Next Generation of the Rig Control System for Pit Viper Blasthole Drilling Rigs

May 2, 2019
RCS 5 is the next evolutionary step toward fully autonomous mining.
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Epiroc Highlights Automation and Digital Solutions at SME 2019

February 27, 2019
Epiroc automation and digital solutions create a connected worksite to make mining operations safer, more productive and more efficient.
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Intermac

Intermac Debuts Master One CNC Router During the TISE StonExpo Show

November 30, 2018
The new Master One CNC router promises to transform what’s possible in North America.
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