Tormach CEO Daniel Rogge and the engineering team have spent the last several months exploring an innovative approach to shop labor: automated machine tending with the ZA6 industrial robot when paired with the 1100MX CNC mill. In a recent webinar, Rogge delved into the intricacies of automating machine tending, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness and efficiency. His key revelation centered on the distinction between lights-out automation, where machines can run for extended periods independently, and the kind of automation he's been experimenting with, which streamlines regular tending processes to free up time without requiring constant human intervention. You can view the full webinar below.