Mitsubishi Electric Corporation recently announced that it had been awarded a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title onMay 21, 2024, for the fastest robot to solve a puzzle cube using the TOKUI Fast Accurate Synchronized Motion Testing Robot (TOKUFASTbot). The previous record of 0.38 seconds was trumped by TOKUFASTbot’s time of 0.305 seconds. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation reports…

Both professional and vocational engineering training are evolving to address skill gaps and workforce-readiness issues. Advancing communication technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic, and new digital-transformation approaches have forever changed the way technical training in manufacturing and automation is conducted. Now analytics tools can track training progress; adaptive learning can adjust curricula to offer personalized resources; and…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s employees and executive leadership team are assembling 100 Jared boxes, delivered to a local medical center to provide young patients entertainment while they navigate their hospital experience. Mitsubishi Electric Automation is proud to support community organizations through its VISION Committee (Volunteers, Involved, Serving, Identifying, and Organizing Needs). VISION is dedicated to connecting…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation hosted its first-ever Robot Roadshow in late April 2024 to bring newly launched robots and robotic solutions to the Midwest. The two-day event was held at the Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America office in Mason, Ohio, and brought in over 75 OEMs, System Integrators, Distributors, End-Users, engineers, education partners, and Mitsubishi Electric Automation…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. has closely collaborated with Dispel, a software provider for secure, remote connectivity in OT environments, to provide customers with solutions to grant on-site zero-trust network access from remote locations securely. Facilities can connect to the remote region through Dispel-enabled Mitsubishi Electric iQ-R Series WinCPU R102WCPU-W or the RD55UP12-V C Intelligent Function…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. and Shaltz Automation supported a custom machinery company, ARL Service, in an aspiration that was deemed “crazy” to consider — replacing physical cams with digital cams for a machine that grinds carbide inserts. The metal cams were produced based on specific requirements from a third party, resulting in a time delay…

TL Aerotek, a small job milling shop customer, experienced an influx of orders. They sought a solution to keep up with demand that would alleviate labor uncertainty and help to grow the business. TL Aerotek turned to their long-time supplier of milling machines for support, Expand Machinery. Expand discovered an opportunity to automate the process…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s new R86T6 Teach Pendant evolved from the conventional, high-performance teach pendant to deliver customizable and intuitive functions to OEMs and end users. The R86TB is designed with a 10.1-in. high-definition display so that any function can be easily visible and accessed from the customizable HOME screen or page list. Functions of…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation is proud to launch its FA Integrated Selection tool as a configuration resource for its customers. As opposed to digging through catalogs and manuals to select components that meet system requirements, the tool is designed to do this for customers in a user-friendly way. The FA Selection also allows users to configure…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. is proud to attend the AHR Expo 2024, taking place January 22-24. Mitsubishi Electric has been demonstrating at AHR for almost two decades as one of the leaders in the HVAC industry. The AHR Expo this year will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago to showcase the industry’s newest technologies…

Integrated Production Systems (IPS) develops a machine to produce anechoic foam for its customers by incorporating a complete Mitsubishi Electric solution using CC-Link IE TSN networking. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. is known for the quality, performance, and compatibility of its automation components. Because of this, Womack Machine Supply, Diamond Partner Distributor Elite of Mitsubishi Electric…

When packaging machinery specialist Balpack Inc., Sarasota, Florida, was tasked with manufacturing a star wheel capping machine for a customer, it turned to automation vendor HPE Automation, a Diamond Partner Distributor Elite of Mitsubishi Electric Automation. HPE Automation recommended using Mitsubishi Electric components for a complete and compatible solution to develop a machine in a…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. will be exhibiting at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix. CareerTech allows attendees to meet with a multitude of organizations that provide solutions for career growth through networking, program sessions, and more. Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be showcasing its Workforce Development program, titled Diamondworks!, designed to…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.´s Standard Engineered Solution, PowerGate E, is designed specifically for customers with limited technical requirements and tight budgets. PowerGate E is  designed to offer a cost-effective alternative to Mitsubishi Electric´s feature-rich PowerGate H control. PowerGate E is configurable with a multitude of options that allow customers to tailor the unit to their…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be in attendance in booth #N-10011 at PACK EXPO 2023 demonstrating automation solutions for consumer-packaged goods and life sciences customers and OEMs. In addition to the Factory Automation Wall, showcasing Mitsubishi Electric’s complete line of factory automation products, a new 3D Bin Picking robot demo will be presented. Collision avoidance and…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s MELSERVO-J5 EtherCAT compatible Servo amplifiers allow users to easily integrate safety devices (E- Stop buttons, safety sensors, and other devices) into a single network. MELSERVO-J5 Servo amplifiers are known for their reliability, simple wiring, easy implementation, and now with increased safety through FailSafe. FailSafe over EtherCAT (FSoE) devices operate by separating…

Designed for easy set-up and use, Mitsubishi Electric’s comprehensive offering of machine tending solutions provides manufacturers with the answer to labor shortage challenges while improving productivity and lowering operating costs. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s LoadMate Plus product line is an engineered solution that is easy to implement while offering flexibility and mobility to address the…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces the launch of FR-E810W, an expansion of the FR-E800 series inverter lineup providing 120V service solutions. FR-E810W offers the improved safety, energy savings, and operation reliability of FR-E800 inverters to an additional voltage class. Traditionally, customers using Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s 240V inverters, with 120V service, were required to purchase an…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. expands its line of MELSEC iQ-F series compact controllers to now offer a basic model providing OEMs with an all-in-one controller for small machines up to 60 I/O with integrated Ethernet connectivity. The FX5S PLC is a solution for simple automation applications at a more affordable price than the original FX5U…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation announces its MELSOFT MaiLab software that uses the company´s Maisart intelligent technology to enable companies to easily analyze and diagnose factory data. Through analysis of past manufacturing data, the software makes sophisticated data decisions, akin to skilled workers, requiring less investment of time and expertise in a company´s workforce. As the global…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation announces the upgrade option of Vibration Cutting Control (VCC) through hardware to its M8 Series CNC as a solution to eliminate chip strands while machining difficult-to-cut material, such as stainless steel, at faster cutting speeds. Machine tool and Automotive industries alike often experience delays and defects in processes due to long strands…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation announces the iQ-R Series CC-Link IE TSN Plus module which supports CC-Link IE TSN and EtherNet/IP networks in one module. CC-Link IE TSN is an open industrial network technology that combines gigabit Ethernet bandwidth with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) allowing for high-speed motion control, safety, and standard communication I/O devices. EtherNet/IP networks…

In the first part of this Design World Trends series, we heard from industry experts about discrete automation’s edge devices; efforts to promote standards for increased system compatibilities and interoperabilities; and the rise of fog computing as well as industrial uses for wireless technologies such as 5G. In this follow-up piece, we detail the holistic…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation has released its MELSOFT Gemini 3D Simulator Software to allow users to expedite the design and construction of manufacturing projects as they introduce new automation components to their facility. By connecting to a variety of software and factory devices, Gemini provides visualization, simulation, and the streamlining of work processes. Gemini operates using…

Deana Fu Director of Product Management Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University Deana Fu has served as a product manager for various industrial automation products throughout her career. Her passion is in the intricate weave of engineering, business, and relationship-building. As the director of Product Management of Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., she is responsible for…