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ART sells first fabric cutter SMART XR7000

ART sells first fabric cutter SMART XR7000

ART has sold the first SMART XR7000 CNC servo drive cutting table suitable to cut any type of fabric, as needed in the sailing or other industries. Please see the web site for this machine model at http://www.advancedrobotic.com/smart-xr-cnc-router.html Machine package includes: Smart XR7000 – 4 axis CNC SERVO DRIVE cutting table ART ToolShop CAD/CAM nesting software Extended warranty 5HP High speed spindle 10 Tool Changer 15” LCD Touch screen controller Stainless vacuum deck Vacuum pump Installation & Commissioning Onsite training Remote on-line machine diagnostics Tangential Steered head (Single C Axis) Crush cut wheel tool Creasing wheel tool Pen tool...

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Automating fibreglass insulation cutting

Automating fibreglass insulation cutting

More than three decades after his father founded the company, John Petrou is continuing the Brisbane-based Apex Insulation success story and recently invested in automation equipment to boost the shop’s productivity. Founded in 1983, Apex Insulation has been working with sheetmetal shops in the airconditioning and ducting industry, fitting insulation material to duct units and other HVAC construction equipment. While the company has continually broadened its customer base, factory manager and owner John Petrou realised it was time to speed up production and increase the shop’s efficiency by reducing the amount of manual labour involved in cutting the fibreglass...

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ART’s new ToolShop 2.0 offers a suite of new features

Advanced Robotic Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia’s premier manufacturer of CNC routers and plasma cutters, has released version 2.0 of its popular toolpathing and nesting software ToolShop. ToolShop, ART’s in-house developed and industry leading CAM package, has undergone a major re-engineering and now offers a whole suite of new features. “The primary focus of version 2.0 was on the integration with factory processes,” says ART Director David White. “ToolShop 2.0 can now talk to MRP software (manufacturing scheduling software) and enables manufacturers to schedule parts in the office and have them automatically cut in the factory.” ART ToolShop is a...

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ART introduces new CNC retrofit service

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Australia’s premier manufacturer of CNC routers and plasma cutters, Advanced Robotic Technology (ART), is introducing a new service, which will allow manufacturers in Australia to retrofit their outdated CNC routers and plasma cutters with new state-of-the-art CNC motion controllers. A CNC retrofit counteracts the signs of ageing and modernises outdated flatbed machinery to improve productivity, enable new functions, and increase energy efficiency. “If the mechanics are still in good condition yet the control unit or drive is no longer state-of-the-art, CNC retrofit often is much more cost effective than buying a new system,” ART Director David White explains.  “Also,...

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ART expands into new markets

Company Director and co-founder David White took over full ownership of the company in late 2010 and has since introduced many new services and products to lead the company’s expansion efforts into new and existing markets. “While we see huge potential for growth in the local oil & gas industry, I believe we will see long-term growth coming from overseas markets such as the United States,” he explains. As part of these efforts, ART has recently appointed a new distributor in the U.S. to support the local target market. Consulting and Field Service Engineer Brad Westenhover (www.cncminimills.com) together with...

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NEW: ToolShop 2.0 Tutorial

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ToolShop, ART’s in-house developed and industry leading CAD/CAM nesting and toolpathing software, has undergone a major re-engineering and now offers a whole suite of new features. ART ToolShop is a Windows-based software package that allows users to draw and import components using standard CAD tools. The video tutorial offers an introduction to ToolShop 2.0 – we invite you to have a look and learn more about how to benefit from ART software! ToolShop 2.0 Tutorial Chapter 1 Share

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New Video: RT Series Heavy Duty CNC Router

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Strong, fast and accurate for cutting heavy duty materials in production environments…. The RT Series Heavy Duty CNC Router / Machining Centre Download our new brochure HERE Share

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ART celebrates five years AMTIL membership

ART celebrates five years AMTIL membership

On Thursday, 17 November 2011, the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) hosted its annual Queensland membership night and membership awards presentation. Approximately 30 members attended the event. They enjoyed a tour through the XXXX brewery in Brisbane followed by a  great BBQ meal. ART received an award for five years of continuous membership. Share

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ART is now offering a complete CNC motion controller replacement

ART is now offering a complete CNC motion controller replacement

ART is proud to offer a new service to companies that have outdated CNC routing machines. A comprehensive package has been designed to allow old machines like the one in the picture to benefit from our state-of-the-art technology. Our technicians will carefully upgrade your existing cnc router according to strict standards. The base package involves replacing the motion controller board and all relevant wiring inside the control box, as well as a new high end Windows 7 touch screen based controller interface. ART performs and guarantees all work, and will also provide training on the new setup. ART can...

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