APPLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 10, 2026--
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller ® brand arc welding equipment, announces the expansion of its Copilot family with two new product variations: Copilot Builder with FANUC CRX‑30 and Copilot with XR-AlumaPro™ CB torch. These build on the Copilot platform’s promise of making robotic welding easier to adopt, more flexible to configure and capable of growing alongside evolving production needs while addressing a wider array of welding applications.
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“One of the biggest barriers to robotic welding is complexity,” says Sam Harvey, business unit director, Miller Welding Automation. “By expanding the Copilot family, we’re making it easier for teams to automate more challenging applications while maintaining the simplicity and confidence Copilot is known for. The introduction of new variations lets you reimagine your workflow and advances the platform to meet a wider range of operational requirements.”
Copilot™ Builder™ With FANUC CRX‑30
Copilot Builder with FANUC CRX‑30 is designed for customers looking to take on larger weldments, particularly those already using FANUC robotics and seeking equipment standardization across their operations. It’s available in either air- or water-cooled versions, and it includes the same features as the Copilot Builder system with through-arc seam tracking built into the FANUC arm.
Key features and benefits include:
Copilot™ and Copilot™ Builder With XR-AlumaPro CB Torch
Copilot with Aluminum is engineered to help manufacturers successfully automate aluminum welding applications, including those involving more challenging wire types. Available for both the Copilot and Copilot Builder, and in air- and water-cooled models, the system pairs specialized hardware with advanced software features to deliver consistent feeding and enhanced control over weld quality.
Key features and benefits include:
Extending the Copilot™ Family
With these new additions, Miller continues to evolve the Copilot platform to address a broader range of welding challenges while preserving the core attributes that define the Copilot experience. Whether tackling larger weldments, expanding into aluminum or configuring a more flexible automation system with Copilot Builder, manufacturers can now arrange a Copilot system tailored to their specific needs.
To learn more about the Copilot family and explore how Miller continues to drive innovation in welding automation, visit millerwelds.com/products/copilot.
About Miller
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller ® brand arc welding products and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW). For more information, visit MillerWelds.com, call 1-800-4-A-Miller (800-426-4553), email info@millerwelds.com, fax 877-327-8132, or write to Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, P.O. Box 100, Lithonia, GA 30058.
Copilot Builder Aluminum Air-Cooled on white background
Copilot Builder FANUC Robot Extension in use
DETROIT (AP) — Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Wednesday against eight pro-Palestinian activists who are accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel.
The indictment describes threats and vandalism at officials' homes, some businesses and the Jewish Federation of Detroit.
“In America, we rule by law not by fear. These alleged threats and attempts to terrorize government officials, businesses, and the Jewish Federation are anti-American. We will counter intimidation with justice," U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. said.
The document highlights several incidents that made headlines in the past few years, including fake bloody corpses that were placed in an elected university board member's yard and the spray-painting of anti-Israel messages at the home of the school's president at the time, Santa Ono.
Two glass jars filled with a blue substance were thrown through a window at the home of the university provost, the government said.
“They marked their victims with threatening symbols used by Hamas, including red inverted triangles and red handprints,” the indictment states. “They used the internet and social media to broadcast their message to ensure their threats and commitment to continuing criminal activity were heard by their victims and others who support Israel.”
All eight are charged with conspiracy to transmit threats through interstate commerce, but some face more charges than others.
Five people made an initial appearance in federal court in Detroit; four of them were ordered to remain in custody at least until another hearing Friday.
About two dozen supporters appeared at the courthouse. Some carried Palestinian flags outside, and one had a sign that read, “Drop The Charges.”
“Everything that happened today is a shock,” said Eaman Ali, an organizer with the TAHRIR Coalition, a group of students and Ann Arbor community members that calls for divestment from Israel. “When one of us is targeted, we want to make sure we show up for them.”
Ali declined to comment about the specific allegations.
Since the Israel-Hamas war began, pro-Palestinian protesters have demanded that the University of Michigan’s endowment stop investing in companies with ties to Israel. But the university has insisted it has no direct investments and less than $15 million placed with funds that might include companies in Israel. That’s less than 0.1% of the total endowment.
In 2024, a pro-Palestinian camp on campus was cleared by police after a month. The university said it was a threat to public safety.
Sarah Hubbard, a member of the university's Board of Regents who found phony corpses on her lawn in 2024, welcomed the indictment, saying she was “very appreciative of the tireless work” of law enforcement.
Another board member, Jordan Acker, said his home, car and law office were vandalized with paint.
FILE - Pro-Palestinian graffiti mars the outside of the Goodman Acker law offices, June 3, 2024, in Southfield, Mich., just north of Detroit. (AP Photo/Corey Williams, File)
People carry Palestinian flags outside the federal courthouse in Detroit on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after activists appeared in court on conspiracy charges. (AP Photo/Ed White)
