The early enthusiasm for multi-tasking machine tools is finding growing rationale far beyond the obvious attraction of "done on one." That versatility factor will continue to draw -- after all, who ...

"Multi-tasking decisions ultimately depend on doing a real analysis of the number of parts to be processed, the kinds of operations to be done and whether it makes sense to tie up several machines ...

The requirement to multi-task while maintaining precise control over a machine (or multiple machines) means a modular PLC construction is more important than ever. The latest IoT (Internet of Things) ...

A new, automated horizontal lathe with an integrated robotic gantry loader blends processing capability in a compact body with front-facing twin spindles, live tooling, and a Y-axis. MURATA MACHINERY ...

This compact machine could be valuable for education and training purposes as well as low-volume production work that shops might not want to run on their traditional Swiss-types.

MAZAK is expanding its NEO Series with two new multi-tasking turning centers, the HQR 200/3 NEO and HQR 250/3 NEO machines. They are the first multi-tasking machines in the NEO Series line, and they ...

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is emerging as a streamlined communication technology for industrial automation, transmitting data and power over long distances, unifying systems and enhancing security.

Apple’s latest iPadOS update is finally catching up to how people actually use tablets, turning the iPad into a far more capable multitasking machine instead of a single‑app slab. With iPadOS 26.2, ...

Samsung presents its Galaxy Z Fold4 as a device one can use to get work done and play games, in a new ad from Publicis Groupe. This ad features a woman who uses “the ultimate multitasking machine” as ...