How to Find the Most Reliable Supplier for 1.27mm pitch Connectors
Globally recognized certification standards for connectors offer peace of mind, and are an important tool for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and designers.
Breaking the Digital Transformation Log Jam in Manufacturing
Digital transformation is top of mind for business leaders, solutions providers and consultants these days. The multi-trillion-dollar predictions on everything from IOT to AI/Machine Learning are indeed staggering to think about. That said, when it comes to manufacturing systems our recent experience suggests that organizations are still cautious when it comes to investment and taking their first steps into the digital world.
Top Factors to Consider When Choosing a System Integrator
Choosing an integrator for your project can be a confusing task, but don’t worry… JMP is here to help. Below are a few tips on what any company should be looking for when they choose a Systems Integrator.
Crop Nutrition has a Vital Role, backed by Saskatchewan’s Potash Mines & Rittal’s HD Enclosures!
The United Nations estimates that world population will climb from 7 billion to 9 billion by 2050. This means higher demand for food for the growing population, and more work for the farmers to produce more food. And they will need fertilizers to do it, which is where potash comes in, as 96% of the world’s production of potash is used in fertilizers.
Mobile robot fleet management: the “air traffic controller” for your autonomous intelligent vehicles
Mobile robots are one of the fastest-growing industrial automation technologies, and Omron is proud to offer one of the most advanced solutions for autonomous materials transport. Known as “autonomous intelligent vehicles” (AMRs), Omron’s LD Series robots are capable of self-navigating through dynamic and peopled environments using onboard lasers and mapping software.
Vidal – Panel building and switchgear manufacturing trimmed for efficiency
Flexibility and rapid production are two of the main demands placed on panel building and switchgear manufacturing today. The Spanish company “Vidal Automatización y Control” had also been facing up to these challenges and was looking for ways to increase the efficiency of the processes along its value chain.
Industry Insights with Owen and Richard Krawczyk of Pepperl+Fuchs, Talking Factory Automation
In this issue of Industry Insights with Owen we discuss factory automation solutions and concerns with Richard Krawczyk, Account Manager of Factory Automation in Canada for Pepperl+Fuchs. Earlier this summer I met with Richard in Southern Ontario to tour the Pepperl+Fuchs mobile exhibit, and after some interesting discussion we wanted to be sure we shared some of the interesting points of conversation and the depth of knowledge Richard has acquired with our readers.
Network Cable Installation: Make It a Project Priority
Foundational to The Connected Enterprise are the “connections”, that is, the data cable wiring, or the physical network infrastructure. More than obvious, right? Yet why do we oftentimes see that it is handled and managed separately from the balance of the project as to be out-of-scope? Or bolted on at the end as after-thought. Perhaps some consider it to be either unimportant, simplistic, or menial.
Discussing Automation and IIoT with Harting Canada’s Carl Maalouf and Peter Hannah
Harting Canada held their annual trade media luncheon in Toronto this past month to provide insight into the company’s direction moving into the next fiscal year. The event provided Panel Builder & Systems Integrator a fantastic opportunity to sit down with Carl Maalouf, the Canadian Director of Sales for Harting Canada, as well as Territory Sales Manager, Peter Hanna.
Vineland’s Omar Abdelzaher Discusses his Career and System Integration in the Horticulture Industry
Omar Abdelzaher is Systems Integration Project Manager with an impressive resume thus far in the industry. Currently, he leads the Robotics & Automation – Systems Integration team, a new venture for Vineland Research and Innovation Centre.
One communication standard for all OPC UA for AutoID devices on success course
In cooperation with the OPC Foundation, AIM-D launched a new communication standard for AutoID devices in 2016. At the last SPC IPC Drives in Nuremberg, it became clear that this standard is being embraced by many device manufacturers across the entire AutoID spectrum. What’s more, customer demand for OPC UA as the communication standard in the industry is also consistently rising.
ENHANCED ROBOT CALIBRATION IMPROVES PROGRAMMED PATH PERFORMANCE
Cole Technologies, Inc, located in Columbus, Indiana, are a certified Universal Robots system integrator supplying automation systems specializing in pick and place, deburring, and plastic part trimming applications. One recent project involved the deflashing of molded parts where a more accurate robot path was deemed necessary.
Key reasons why a backward-compatible system is essential for a future-oriented manufacturing facility
Omron are committed to developing advanced technologies that maximize our customers’ potential for innovation. They invest 7% annually in research and development so that we can design and build products in-house that work together at maximum efficiency.
Three strategies for designing better control panels
Control panels present a major opportunity for manufacturers to improve operational efficiency, boost flexibility, reduce engineering costs and save valuable floor space. With this in mind, Omron has developed a unique set of guidelines, known as “Value Design for Panels,” that can help manufacturers create better control panels.
What You Need to Know to Work with a Collaborative Robot System
Collaborative robots, or cobots, have been creating a buzz in the automation world in recent years. Many believe there’s just one solution for a collaborative robot system – that being a specialized non-industrial robot. The good news is there’s actually a variety of options to achieve a collaborative system.
Reduce Downtime with Performance Dashboards
What difference does one percent make? While the incremental change might not seem like much, a one percent improvement for an industrial producer can contribute a million dollars to the bottom line.
