How Siemens is Merging CNC and Robotics: Revolutionizing Additive Manufacturing and Beyond

We caught up with Zach at Automate 2024 to explore how Siemens is redefining robotics and additive manufacturing by combining CNC controllers with traditional robotic arms. This innovative approach offers unmatched precision, flexibility, and efficiency, paving the way for groundbreaking applications in industries like aerospace, defense, and more.

In this conversation, we delve into the details of Siemens’ Cinematik Run My Robot and its transformative impact on additive manufacturing, hybrid machining, and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned engineer, a plant manager, or just curious about the future of robotics, this discussion is packed with actionable insights and cutting-edge innovations.

What You'll Learn in This Video:
CNC-Driven Robotics: Discover how Siemens combines CNC controllers with robotics to enhance path accuracy and adaptability.
Additive Manufacturing Innovations: Learn how Siemens' solutions optimize material deposition for precision-demanding industries like aerospace and defense.
Industry Applications: Explore how additive and hybrid manufacturing are transforming verticals, from MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) to large-scale automation.
Programming Evolution: Understand how Siemens simplifies robotic programming for CNC operators, making robotics more accessible to industries facing labor shortages.
Digital Twin Integration: Get insights into Siemens’ use of digital twin technology to revolutionize commissioning and simulation processes.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Exploring Siemens’ Cinematik Run My Robot and its applications in robotics and additive manufacturing.
00:28 – Precision with CNC Robotics: How combining CNC controllers with robots improves path accuracy and enables advanced manufacturing applications.
01:24 – Additive Manufacturing Benefits: Innovations like material velocity control and hybrid machining explained.
03:15 – Industry Trends: Growing demand for CNC-driven robotics in aerospace, defense, and other industries.
04:10 – Vertical Applications: How industries like MRO and large-scale automation benefit from additive and hybrid manufacturing.
05:32 – Challenges in Programming: The evolving landscape of robot programming—harder in some ways but simplified for digital-native professionals.
06:31 – Multi-Axis Deposition: Siemens’ advanced software for additive manufacturing and its advantages over traditional slicers.
07:27 – Bridging the Skills Gap: How CNC operators can upskill to program robots, addressing the robotics talent shortage.
Why Watch This Video?
Siemens is revolutionizing the future of industrial automation by making robotics more precise, flexible, and accessible. If you're interested in cutting-edge applications of CNC technology in robotics, additive manufacturing, or hybrid machining, this video provides an in-depth look at the innovations shaping the industry.

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