Category: Robotics
How To Use Robots For Vision Guided Box Packing
A robot with a vision system can do just about anything. In fact, robots are used for pick and place, injection molding, CNC, packaging and palletizing, quality inspection, assembly, polishing, machine tending, screw driving, lab analysis and testing, gluing, dispensing, and welding. The reason robots are used so prevalently in these applications is due to […]
How To Automate Pick-and-Place
So, you’re dealing with low staff and ever increasing production demand. You could keep trying to push ahead and struggle to hire someone willing to complete the repetitive task of pick-and-place. Or, instead, you could automate! There are a few methods of automating pick-and-place. Namely through using industrial robots, cobots, and pneumatic rotary actuators. The […]
Cobots and Coronavirus: Can They Help Preserve Our Health?
Collaborative robots have increased in use since the beginning of COVID-19. From helping maintain production in a healthy way to producing the PPE we need more than ever, Cobots are a great partner for our world in the “new-normal”. Therefore, Cobots and coronavirus have become hot topics in the automation world lately. Cobots can help […]
How to Automate Food Manufacturing Using Robots
Companies have been automating food manufacturing for years. Much of this automation includes using robotic technology. Robots are able to provide improved cleanliness, reduce costs, and increase production capacity. What if you aren’t sure your food manufacturing needs match up with the use of a robot? What if you aren’t sure exactly how to incorporate […]
Centralized Compressor Control Systems Save Energy
The Department of Energy estimates that compressor air generation consumes 10% of electrical energy use in the US. Furthermore, 70% of all manufacturing facilities use compressed air in some aspect of their manufacturing. These facts highlight the reason why companies with compressed air systems are investigating the potential for energy savings. You may be analyzing […]
Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) and Safety
Industries That Use HRC A wide range of industries use human-robot collaboration. For example, pick-and-place is a commonly seen HRC manufacturing process. However, surprisingly, many industries use HRC. Industries that use collaboration include but are not limited to: For example, robots find themselves in doctor’s offices. Often imaging and radiation procedures utilize robots to assist […]
Inspiration for the Future of Robotics
JHFOSTER helps prepare the next generation for a future of innovation and robotics. JHFOSTER enjoys taking part in robotic events that inspire the next generation of robotic experts and STEM related careers. That’s why each year, JHFOSTER attends multiple events both supporting children with their projects and showcasing new automation and robotic technology. VEX Robotics […]
How To Reduce Production Costs with Electrical Control Panels
Electrical Panels Improve Efficiency Electrical control panels are one way to help you change from inefficient processes to more efficient ones. As a result, this saves money for your business. Industrial control panels continue to improve with easier processing, quality materials and accurate machining. Further, benefits of automating tasks include: JHFOSTER designs and installs electrical […]
What Are The Types of Industrial Robots?
Many people do not know what the different types of industrial robots are. Customers looking to invest in robotic technologies are concerned about finding the right robot for their company. Never fear, we have created a list of six main types of industrial robots. In addition, we explain the different specialties of each robot. Types […]
Improve Workplace Safety with Electrical Control Panels
Automating applications and workplace safety We know that serious workplace injuries happen far too often. In fact, in 2015, 4,836 workers were killed on the job*. In addition, there were also around three workplace incidents recorded per 100 employees in 2015. Industrial electrical panels are used to stop some of these incidents. They make production […]