Category: Automation
T-Slot Aluminum Framing Delivers Form and Function
Traditionally the factory floor was designed as a functional space built to efficiently produce a product so little thought went into the aesthetics of the area. More recently, interest in worker satisfaction and well being and public perception are evolving to accommodate work areas that are created to be both efficient and aesthetically pleasing. T-slot […]
Injection Molding Techniques Call for Flexible Parts Feeding Systems
Traditional injection molding typically involves the use of volumetric and gravimetric feeders that precisely measure raw plastic granules, powders or pellets into the process. However, newer injection molding techniques – over molding and insert molding – call for an additional feeding system, an automated and flexible feeding system that can efficiently and accurately pick and […]
Integration of Feeders and Cobots Revolutionizes Material Handling
As manufacturers continue to seek ways to improve their productivity and efficiency, many are turning to automated feeding systems because the technology significantly speeds up the process of feeding parts to conveyors and assembly lines and improves the accuracy and consistency of material handling, enhancing productivity and throughput. To further boost efficiency, flexible feeding systems […]
Customized Guarding Boosts Safety and the Bottom Line
In an industrial facility, protective guarding shields people from harm and equipment from damage. As a bonus, protective guarding can also prevent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines and help minimize downtime, maintenance costs and insurance premiums. But did you know that when customized for a specific application, protective guarding can provide even higher levels […]
Innovative Injection Molding for Medical Devices Supports Patient Care
Providing the best patient care is the number one priority in the healthcare industry and injection molding processes are constantly evolving to supply healthcare providers with high-quality medical devices that meet or exceed their patient care standards, while also allowing medical device manufacturers to remain cost efficient and relevant in a highly competitive industry. The […]
Future-Proofing Manufacturing Operations with Automation
Manufacturers are faced with the constant struggle to increase efficiency, retain skilled labor and cut costs, while simultaneously planning for the future of the business. The good news is that adopting automation technologies now can help industrial facilities manage today and ensure success tomorrow by overcoming current and upcoming challenges. Future-proofing, by definition, is the […]
8 Ways Custom Workstations Support Lean Initiatives
Previously just a thoughtless assortment of tables on the plant floor, workstations are now taking on a strategic role in industrial facilities as more studies find that well-designed, purpose-driven workstations can increase efficiency and support lean initiatives that aim to curtail waste in inventory, motion and labor hours. As a matter of fact, research has […]
The Importance of Automated Inspection Systems in Packaging Verification
Damaged or incorrect packaging results in unhappy customers and negative brand recognition in the least detrimental situations and product recalls and regulatory fines in the worst, making packaging verification extremely important in most industries, but especially critical in others, such as food and medical manufacturing, where damaged packaging or incorrect labeling can interfere with human […]
10 Impactful Benefits of Proper Safety Guarding
Industrial facilities are active places and host a variety of risks – from slips and falls to hazardous chemical use and storage to traveling forklifts to machinery with moving parts – that can injure or potentially kill employees. Accidents caused by these and other dangers can not only incapacitate workers, but they can also result […]
Advanced Scan Tunnels Boost the Performance of Package Handling Operations
Due to a lasting uptick in online shopping and home delivery, packaging facilities, warehouses, e-commerce businesses and distribution and fulfillment centers continue to feel pressure to boost efficiency and sort more packages each day while reducing costs and maintaining high levels of accuracy. Advances in scan tunnel technologies, such as the ability to quickly read […]