Adaptive welding has become a popular solution for manufacturers looking to automate challenging welding applications. The development of a successful adaptive welding solution is dependent on an in-depth understanding of all types of robotic welding hardware, a wide array of sensors, and complex machine logic. Researchers and welding industry experts are working in tandem to […]
Read MoreOffline programming (OLP) is a powerful tool that moves the time-consuming process of manual robotic programming from the production floor and into a virtual environment. Not only does this allow manufacturers to significantly reduce the programming down-time typically associated with part or equipment change-overs, the nuances of proposed automation solutions can be virtually and accurately […]
Read MoreA few months ago, EWI opened the doors to its new facility in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo Manufacturing Works is designed as a center where manufacturers can team with experts on customized R&D solutions that bridge the gap between research and its practical application on the production floor. As an extension of EWI, Buffalo Manufacturing Works offers both new […]
Read MoreBuffalo’s brand new advanced manufacturing institute, now officially named Buffalo Manufacturing Works, has been established as a regional collaboration between industry and academic partners with EWI in the lead. Details of the center’s launch plans were reported in The Buffalo News late last week. To read the article, click here. To visit the Buffalo Manufacturing Works website, click here. […]
Read MoreThe new EWI New York office is ramping up! According Buffalo Business First, the City of Buffalo is buzzing about the opportunities EWI brings to the region as leader of a new advanced manufacturing hub. One local executive referred to EWI’s arrival as the beginning of “a Buffalo renaissance where the finished products are knowledge and technology that […]
Read MoreWe’re proud to report that EWI member Crown Equipment Corporation has won the 2014 Ohio Edison Technology Centers Crystal Award for Excellence! The company was honored recently at a ceremony at the Ohio State House for their work in developing innovative welding and fabrication processes. This work, done in collaboration with EWI, helped Crown realize reduced design costs, […]
Read MoreArc-welding robots have been around for decades and are used in many industries, including heavy manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and ship building. Historically, the knowledge and skill required to implement arc-welding robots has been substantial and may have discouraged first-time robot users. In recent years, however, robotic welding equipment manufacturers and integrators have advanced the level […]
Read MoreNew York State has confirmed its investment plans for the new advanced manufacturing institute to be operated by EWI in Buffalo. The announcement to dedicate $45 million for the new center was made last week. This allocation will fund facilities, equipment, and start-up operations for the first five years, after which the institute will be self-sustaining. Activities […]
Read MoreExcitement is building in Western New York as state and local officials, businesses, and community leaders get ready to welcome EWI to downtown Buffalo. EWI will launch the new advanced manufacturing institute at the end of February […]
Read MoreGovernor Andrew Cuomo of New York announced last week that EWI has been chosen to open and operate an advanced manufacturing institute in Buffalo. This state-of-the-art facility is being funded as part of the Buffalo Billion Investment Development Plan, an initiative to promote economic development in the Western New York. EWI was singled out to […]
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