In this episode of The Roboticist Chronicles, we take a trip to downtown Houston where we visit John S. Egbert of Egbert, McDaniel & Swartz to discuss the subject of patent law.
- Post Date: June 28, 2022
Category: Blog
Roboticist Chronicles: Dan’s Business Secrets Episode 01 Leadership
I have been an entrepreneur since 1983. Historically, 90% of start-ups fail. I have yet to bankrupt one (knock on wood). People ask how I did it. So we are going to do a series on Dan’s Business Secrets, or Dan’s BS for short. Since I learn from others, I will have numerous guests on the podcast.
- Post Date: June 8, 2022
Roboticist Chronicles: Dan’s Business Secrets Episode 00
I have been an entrepreneur since 1983. Historically 90% of start-ups fail. I have yet to bankrupt one (knock on wood). People ask me how I did it. So we are going to do a series on Dan’s Business Secrets or Dan’s BS for short.
- Post Date: May 26, 2022
Roboticist Chronicles: Bruce Arnold & Advanced American Technology Inc.
My guest on this episode is an old friend, Bruce E. Arnold. We are both Oil & Gas manufacturing guys starting back to the ’70s.
- Post Date: February 22, 2022
Roboticist Chronicles: Trey Parrish & Bird Dog Industrial Solutions LLC.
Trey and I go way back in the welding automation business. Trey has focused on field welding, while I have concentrated on machines operating in factories. But the two fields are merging. Robots are becoming smaller and more flexible. These advancements allow robots to move to the field. Flexibility allows our systems to adapt to the variable parts and changing environment in field welding. Also, as the systems become smaller and more portable, deploying them in the field becomes more practical.
- Post Date: February 15, 2022
Robots + Automatic Tool Changers = Increased Flexibility
When you install a single tool on a robot’s wrist, you limit your ‘bot to just one function. Multiple tools allow robots to do more. Automatic tool changers are the enabling technology. To show you how I’m showcasing one of John Martin‘s latest projects, this is a double robot bolting system with many unique challenges.
- Post Date: February 11, 2022
Orange Robot Gets Dull Dirty Dangerous Job
This video shows off a heavy-duty material handling job using two large KUKA robots (600kg and 300kg capacity).
- Post Date: February 3, 2022
Beauty and the Beast
The jobs at ARC Specialties keep getting bigger and so do the robots.
- Post Date: November 22, 2021
Passing the Torch
At ARC Specialties we have always welcomed school tours. What was unique about this one is that Johnny Tyler has taken on the responsibility of organizing and hosting these events.
- Post Date: November 19, 2021
