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Flexibel en slim: mobiele robotica op maat
10 oktober 2019 Een groot Duits automotive-concern optimaliseert efficiëntie en innovatie op het gebied van materiaalverwerking met LD mobiele robots van Omron en een transportbandhulpstuk van cts GmbH.De productie van auto's en assemblagelijnproductie zijn altijd nauw verbonden geweest. Pas toen Henry Ford in 1913 met transportbanden begon te werken in zijn fabrieken, kon de auto als massaproduct de wereld veroveren. Tegenwoord is een werkdag zonder assemblagelijnen ondenkbaar in de BMW-fabrieken. Het concern vertrouwt op innovatieve transport- en logistiektoepassingen om de efficiëntie en flexibiliteit te verhogen, werkprocessen beter op elkaar aan te laten sluiten en werknemers herhalende en tijdrovende taken uit handen te nemen. Voor het materiaaltransport wordt gebruik gemaakt van LD mobiele robots van Omron die een bijzonder hoog rendement op investeringen (ROI) leveren. Deze autonome mobiele robots zijn uitgerust met een transporttoren: een in hoogte verstelbaar lasthanteringsapparaat dat is ontwikkeld door systeemintegrator cts GmbH. De interactie tussen werknemers en transportrobots bij BMW laat duidelijk zien hoe fabrieksharmonie wordt toegepast in de fabriek van de toekomst.
How to secure FMCG supply chains with traceability?
2 oktober 2019 The traceability of food and drink products throughout the production and distribution process can be a complex issue. For example, alcoholic drink producers need systems that enable them to comply with local regulations regarding food traceability, as well as tax legislation.
Barcodes: keeping track of product quality
2 oktober 2019 For many years, barcode technology has proved to be an economical and flexible identification technology. It has continued to develop and as a result, 1D and 2D codes (such as Datamatrix) are now used almost universally. Their versatility have made them a popular choice for streamlining many key supply chain processes, including production, logistics and item traceability.
3 Steps to Optimize Operational Efficiency for the Future of Manufacturing
2 oktober 2019 Operational Excellence is required to maximize capital expenditures. But at the same time manufacturers are challenged to move away from traditional high volume, low mix production runs, to more complex high mix, low volume production with consumer demand linked directly with production. How to optimize operational efficiency to be ready for the future of manufacturing?
The power of collaboration between machines, people and teams
1 oktober 2019 With today’s rapid advances in technology, the manufacturing sector needs to be increasingly agile, ready to adapt to changing demands. Production lines must be more flexible, so that they can cope with shorter production runs, more varied products and tight deadlines. So how can manufacturers address these challenges? The solution lies in more advanced, interconnected and intelligent systems that can be programmed to handle a range of tasks.
A practical illustration of IoT and Industry 4.0
1 oktober 2019 The Internet of Things (IoT) is a relatively new phenomenon. Prof Dr Thomas Pospiech, a teacher of Production and Process Management at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, was interviewed recently about the ‘IoT box’ he’s developed to give his students a practical illustration of this fairly abstract concept.
What is the effect of Brexit on automation in the UK?
26 september 2019 Currently, workers from the EU have the right to travel and work freely across European borders. However, key statistics of net migration from the Office of National Statistics in the UK, show that net migration to the UK has been significantly reduced since 2016. With the announcement of Brexit, and the ensuing uncertainty around it, UK factories are perhaps no longer a viable destination for European workers.
Mobile robots speed production at new ‘smart factory’
26 september 2019 Showcasing flexible production in real life, a new ‘Smart Factory’ in Norway uses a variety of robots in a system developed and implemented by system integrator Intek Engineering.
The future of flexible production - combining the power of mobile robots and cobots
19 september 2019 Consumer trends are changing and product life cycles are becoming shorter and shorter. As a result, manufacturers increasingly have to accommodate individual customer needs. To remain profitable, they need to have flexible production lines that can cope with rapid product changes, individual modifications and small lot sizes. Collaborative robots can help them to achieve their goals, especially if they can be used in a mobile environment – i.e. combined with mobile robotics.
How smart is your packaging line?
17 september 2019 Industry 4.0 is changing the way in which manufactured goods are produced, through the use of automation and data exchange. By incorporating it into your packaging line, you can start to enjoy a range of benefits, from better data management to improved efficiency. Moving to a modern, flexible and smart line will bring the most benefits, but replacing a complete production line might not be a viable option if you’re operating with tight margins. However, even small changes to your existing facilities can significantly boost your efficiency.
Minimum complexity, Maximum yield
8 juli 2019 Omron's leading position in packaging automation in the Food & Beverage industry is based on smart and simple solutions that result in solid success. A concept that we dubbed Perfect Packaging. Omron's Perfect Packaging approach structurally eliminates risks and boosts production even in tough situations when high throughput is required. But also optimises your filling. Minimising under- or overfill.