Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
…industry, and predicted other use cases such as pipeline inspections or deliveries of parts and supplies in hard to access areas. He also noted that “PINC, a provider of yard management systems, has deployed a solution that utilizes drones to identify the location of trailers, shipping containers, and other assets in hard to reach areas. Equipped to carry GPS, RFID, OCR, and barcode readers, the drones can fly overhead to quickly locate and identify assets that have been tagged in a yard or port.” So, what is the state of drones in the supply chain today, nearly five years after…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.53
…the highly automated ordering system manages the file transmission, inspection, and job quote requests. But the humans are also in the loop. When it comes to reviewing parts to ensure they won't cause manufacturing issues, both companies employ a pool of expert engineers for the task. The New Manufacturing Climate Cronin said Xometry's service providers are mostly based on the U.S. The recent U.S. government's steel and aluminum tariffs could have an effect on part manufacturers and service providers who obtain raw materials from abroad. For providers like Xometry and others, that may mean its customers seeing higher price quotes…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 32.90
Metrologic Group specializes in the design and manufacture of industry reputed 3D inspection software and electronics.Metrolog is renowned to be an excellent point cloud analysis software with large capabilities in metroloy inspection.Metrologic has developed more than 75 direct machine interfaces to connect its software to any controller including CNC CMMs, articulated arms, laser trackers and 3D optical ScannersThe company also offers upgrade of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) with new hardware, calibration, onsite support, training and maintenance services.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.40
…of the strength and life of composite structures, rapid inspection of composites, and efficient development of manufacturing processes. Collier Research, maker of HyperSizer optimization software, is the sole software member, committed to using its rapid design tools to explore how to shorten the now years-long process of aircraft design and development and, specifically, the structural certification analysis of composites. “This is a government-led initiative to help bring companies together to work on common problems of interest,” says Craig Collier, president of Collier Research. “The US industry has identified that composite structures are important, but it’s taking too long to certify…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.05
…experiment with new technologies like package deliveries, emergency drone inspections, and more, on terms that work for them and in ways that support a unified and safe airspace,” Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said at the kick-off event at the agency's headquarters. Under the three-year program, localities are being encouraged to partner with the private sector to propose a wide range of drone operations, such as allowing package deliveries, and the FAA will determine whether to accept them into the pilot program on a case-by-case basis. While U.S. companies have been among the industry’s leaders, some have complained that restrictive federal…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 28.80
Cognex Corporation is the world’s leading provider of vision systems, vision software, vision sensors and surface inspection systems used in manufacturing automation. Cognex is also a leader in industrial ID readers.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.95
…terms of applications, the biggest increases were realized in inspection (69%), assembly (38%), and spot welding (21%). RIA estimates that some 265,000 robots are now at use in North American factories, which is third to only Japan and China. “The robotics industry is thriving today as more companies of all sizes are realizing the benefits of automation,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of A3. “The increasing functionality, flexibility, affordability and safety of robots today contributes to how this dynamic market is reshaping the global manufacturing landscape.” Motion Control & Motor Statistics Global shipments for motion control products grew by 3% to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.84
…existing conveyor was also expanded and relocated. Existing tape inspection stations were relocated and fitted with new technology, and four new random case tapers were added to ensure tape is properly applied to the top and bottom of each case. Bar code scanners were updated with the latest technology to improve reliability and reduce cost to route cases from production to more than 100 SKU locations along the robotic unitizing lines. “Overall, the biggest benefit from this system is reliability, which was our primary consideration when we were looking for a system,” says the assistant plant manager. “We are also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.17
…and fitted into the frame. Step 5: Next, glasses are tinted if required. Finally, they travel to a final inspection process (not shown) where the prescription is verified and they are ready for shipment back to the optometrist. System suppliers System integration, conveyor and warehouse execution software: Wynright, wynright.com Automated storage and retrieval: Daifuku, daifuku.com/us Robotic automation: Fanuc America, robot.fanucamerica.com
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
…the savings associated with the labor reduction itself. Improving Inspection All reputable manufacturers have some type of quality inspection program for their production lines. A typical manual inspection process uses employees visually inspecting small groups of products off line. This proves to be error prone by virtue of the fact that humans are just that, human. They can be easily distracted and their inspection criteria are subjective. This coupled with the fact that they cannot inspect every piece makes the system slow and inaccurate. According to a report by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics continued improvements in technologies,…