Automation Integrators

Industrial automation is a system that allows manufacturing companies to increase productivity through computerized technologies. Programmable automation is one such automated manufacturing system designed to accommodate batch processes and facilitate changeover of products. Like any industrial automation process, programmable automation features production equipment tooled with computer-controlled devices that control and monitor a sequence of functions and […]

There is no doubt that hard and flexible automation processes have changed the nature of manufacturing. Smart factories now account for $500 billion in the global economy with that number rising each year. The benefits are many – automation streamlines equipment and processes, with greater efficiency and quality. From increased productivity, output, accuracy and safety

In today’s production environment, manufacturers have several different industrial robot types available to provide them with custom automation solutions. Industrial robot applications perform such tasks as welding, pick and place, advanced assembly, shipping, raw material handling, quality control, and product packaging. Easily adaptable with a number of configurations and designs, industrial robots allow manufacturers to integrate

It’s clear that manufacturing automation is not going away anytime soon; in fact, there’s been an increase in automation since the 2008 recession. An obvious benefit of using manufacturing automation workflows is cost-effectiveness. How Much Money Will You Save? There’s no exact formula for determining how much money your company will save, but there are a few

Source tagging is the most effective security strategy that retailers use to prevent theft. The process involves the direct application of electronic security tags to consumer products at the “source” (the facility that manufactures and/or packages the product) rather than by in-store labor. Source tagging saves retailers time and money because securely protected, ready-to-sell merchandise

Though the cobot, short for collaborative robot, was invented over two decades ago, demand for the unique technology has only taken off over the past few years. Today, there are many cobot applications found in a wide range of industries. Though still considered an emerging technology, by 2021 the market growth is expected to produce

Machine vision is utilized in industrial automation environments and is an essential, key technology in production lines. Its benefits are many. Machine vision technology Is capable of real time inspection Ensures quality control Increases productivity Lowers production costs Reduces waste Manages inventory Improves safety What is Machine Vision? Machine vision is an integrated, imaging-based automated

Improving OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is essential to any manufacturing process. As a production management indicator, OEE is used in industry to measure the efficiency of manufacturing productivity. It was developed as a popular manufacturing improvement practice stemming from Lean Manufacturing methods. Lean Manufacturing improvement methodology, and OEE’s function in it, strives to minimize consumption of

Overall Equipment Effectiveness, or simply OEE, is a production management indicator used in industry to measure the efficiency of manufacturing productivity. Knowing the answer to such questions as, “How is OEE calculated?” and “What are its benefits?” can offer managers a benchmark for progress and a framework for continuous improvement of a manufacturing process. OEE

Vibratory bowl feeders are a type of industrial machinery or equipment that is generally found in industrial production environments. They are considered the most versatile and widely used parts feeding systems for assembly line production. Resilient and efficient, the self-contained mechanical devices have been in use since the mid-Twentieth Century. What is a Vibratory Bowl