Category: AFFS
5 Ways Automated Feeding Systems Support Smart Factories
Automated feeder systems are an integral part of manufacturing as they make the task of getting components onto the assembly line or into the process more efficient than manual parts feeding, which is incredibly time consuming. However, today’s automated feeding systems not only speed up the process of placing components into the manufacturing process, but […]
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 […]
The Automated Flex Feeder System Advantages over Bowl Feeders
Faced with mounting pressure to improve efficiency, accuracy and quality, many manufacturers employ automated feeding systems to further boost throughput and reduce the burden on manual laborers. Automated feeding systems enhance productivity because they quickly separate bulk parts and place them in the proper orientation so they are consistently fed onto an assembly or production […]