articleSome factory managers take the view that ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. However, as fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers embark on net zero journeys, a passive attitude towards factory automation won’t cut it, says Patricia Torres
newsOMRON HAS announced the launch of the MD-650 and MD-900 medium-payload (650 kg and 900 kg) autonomous mobile robots (AMR).
articleAutomation solutions can help ensure utility companies keep their operations functioning smoothly, while taking their initial steps towards smart maintenance, say Klaus Zeller and Roberto Zenoni
articleA DELTA 3000 flow wrapper with automatic infeed will take centre stage on IMA ILAPAK’s stand (D10) at PPMA, demonstrating how food producers can reduce their line-side labour requirement whilst reliably and efficiently producing hermetically sealed MAP packs from latest generation films.
articleA single demonstration line running on the Omron stand at this year’s PPMA Total Show will reveal how a dynamic manufacturing operation – in this case filling – can see dramatic efficiency and uptime improvements from the deployment of AI in at least two areas: intelligent machine control; and fault detection and remediation.
productOMRON HAS joined forces with high-tech machine builder AWL to launch Qube, a flexible cobot welding cell. This cell makes it easier for companies to automate the welding of small batches, introduce new products easily, and allow people and machines to work together safely.
productResponding to manufacturers’ end-of-line labour challenges including staff shortages, social distancing measures and self-isolation, OMRON UK will debut its cobot palletiser, the RB1200, at PPMA Show 2021.
newsNEW FORM OMRON is a fast redeployment solution for machine tending collaborative robots. Incorporating breakthrough fully-integrated landmark functionality, OMRON’s Mobile Cobot Workstation addresses the issue of under-utilisation that can render automation unviable for high product mix manufacturers and SMEs. By enabling cobots to be redeployed on different tasks with minimal reconfiguration, this agile automation solution accelerates return on investment (ROI).
productCAMBRIDGE-BASED engineering firm, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE), is part of a consortium of organisations that have won an InnovateUK grant to dramatically reduce the installation costs of the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
productOMRON HAS launched its new 1S Series AC Servo drives and motors, which include motion safety. This ensures machine operator safety, shortens commissioning time and minimises machine downtime and production losses. Integrating motion safety functions into the servo drives and motors also minimises costs, components and wiring complexity.
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