Harnessing The Power of Robotics

As manufacturers look forward into the future of their business they might see; a more efficient plant, increased production, a new product line, or even a new facility entirely. The commonality between each of these is that robotics can (and will for many) make achieving them possible.

Regardless of industry the key is to realize the benefit integrating an industrial robot into a line. As Terrence Southern of Frito Lays is quoted saying in “Robotics at Frito Lay: Flexibility, Adaptability Needed,”

“Compared to fixed automation, robotics can offer greater flexibility and lower costs, but regarding applications and operations, many companies don’t even know what they don’t know.” *

He also goes on to speak about the not only the cost benefits of robotics, but the advantage of the increased visibility into the future. With scheduled maintenance and projected energy costs, robotic automation can streamline your processes while providing a better view of your plant as a whole.

Robotic systems can be applied across industries, but we understand that seeing is believing so here are some great examples from our friends at KUKA Robotics. As KUKA Certified Integrators, IAS is ready to help you implement a robotic solutions that is unique and tailored to you.

• Material Handling Car Bumpers here

• Inserting Screws here.

• Die Casting here.

• Palletizing here.

• Component Welding here.

* Hoske, Mark. “Robotics at Frito Lay: Flexibility, Adaptability Needed.” Control Engineering. (2012, February 2) <http://www.controleng.com/single-article/robotics-at-frito-lay-flexibility-adaptability-needed/8fed2abc08.html>

 

IAS Becomes Official SICK Distance Measurement Integrators

 

IAS and SICK are proud to announce the extension of our already great partnership by becoming SICK Certified Distance Measurement Integrators.   SICK’s distance sensing product line includes.   Short, Mid, and Long Range Distance Sensors Ultrasonic Sensors Linear Measurement Sensors Optical Data Transmission Position Finders See the SICK distance sensor overview here.   So what does this mean for you? It means that IAS is highly trained in distance sensing applications, to provide you with the most efficient and cost-effective way to track your processes.

A Quick Case Study: IAS implemented an axial run out system using a SICK DT50 sensor to prevent damage to precision ground dressing wheels.  The system acts to prevent damage from mis-seated products and can save the customer thousands of dollars in damage costs alone.

President Obama and Skills for America’s Future Partners Announce Initiatives Critical to Improving Manufacturing Workforce

The future of American manufacturing is dependent on the education and ingenuity of the people entering the workforce. It is nice to see today that there is a unified approach to getting youth well trained and ready to compete in today’s marketplace. Read more here:

 

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/06/08/president-obama-and-skills-americas-future-partners-announce-initiatives

The Power of 3D Vision

Employing 3D vision to measure, locate, and inspect your product can improve the metrics that matter to you by leaps and bounds.

The advanced technology of a SICK 3D Ranger Camera can meet the unique needs of your plant, and can enable automation in processes once considered impossible or impractical to improve.

A optimized system does not end with a well integrated camera though. Through the unique capabilities of IAS we can implement custom software to receive the data and turn it into the most direct, beneficial and actionable data for your company. The gathering of process/product data can yield great results regardless of industry, but seeing is believing right? IAS has a great video that shows all of this in action.

Check it out here