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| 19th September 2005 | Robot Chronicles, uplifting stories from Fanuc: Tile manufacturer gets increased flexibility from heavyweight robot with a sensitive touch |
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There seems to be a conflict in meeting the market demands of low price, high volume and the ability to make rapid design changes to suit fashion requirements. But this is the case not just in the textile business; it is equally a problem for manufacturers in the building industry. Falling into this category is the roofing tile market where they have a massive throughput yet still have to be flexible, able to adapt quickly and also offer an ever-widening variety of products. more.... |
| 6th September 2005 | Episode 5: Automation of systems for mixing and measuring medicines |
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There is a frequent problem when using written instruction sheets (paper) as this leads to mixing errors due to amended data not being used or even the misplacement of the documents. Changing the system to accommodate new products is extremely difficult particularly if the process has many stages. more.... |
| 22nd August 2005 | Robot Chronicles, uplifting stories from Fanuc: programming 'off line' reduces time and cuts the cost of a robotic routing cell for an automotive supplier |
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In today's overtly fashion conscious automotive world manufacturers ultimately rely on the consumer to apply the final judgement to their products. Focus groups exposed to a product before its launch can provide confirmation that the design team got it right - although more often than not, and the main reason for these pre-launch viewings, aesthetic and functional shortcomings are identified. Choosing a new car these days then is as much about trends as it is to do with features and performance, faced with ever shortening lead time demands from customers it is essential to reduce the critical path for new models and facelifts. more.... |
| 15th August 2005 | Speedy pallet handling system the PPR50 has long reach |
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The PPR50 pallet system from Micromech achieves an amazingly high throughput down to 7 seconds per container for a payload of up to 50kg and can be installed in restricted height buildings due to the use of telescopic actuators. more.... |
| 11th July 2005 | Robot Chronicles, uplifting stories from Fanuc: European working time directives don't bother the Fanuc team, they keep going day and night. |
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When there is a production deadline to beat manufacturers cannot afford lost production and the ARC Mate 120iB welding robots will always finish the job on time. The Fanuc range offers an extensive range of four to seven axis robots with payloads from 3 kg to 400 kg, man enough for most applications. more.... |
| 27th June 2005 | Episode 4: Automated pouring in casting processes |
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There is a problem in the pouring accurately of special car number plates mounted to the mould when it is based on visual confirmation as the influence of dust, high temperatures, vibrations or other conditions particular to the production site make work very difficult. more.... |
| 20th June 2005 | Robot Chronicles, uplifting stories from Fanuc: The naked robot has the food industry's recipe for success |
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Fanuc robots from Micromech have the perfect ingredients, a full menu of 'intelligent' robots which cover every aspect of automation that are needed for handling finished products in the food industry. The pukka recipe which follows should really whet your appetite: more.... |
| 14th June 2005 | Robot Chronicles, uplifting stories from Fanuc: the plastic moulding dilemma. |
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Fanuc intelligent multi-axis robots are addressing the offshore challenge for plastic injection moulders by adding value to component handling. On the surface, anyone taking a comparative snapshot of the use of robotics in plastics moulding between 1990 and 2004 could be forgiven for thinking not a lot has changed. Sadly up until recently very little in the way mouldings are handled has changed. What is transforming the industry dramatically is that much of the work undertaken in the UK during the 90's has either moved 'offshore' or is certainly under threat of going that way. more.... |
| 6th June 2005 | Micromech launches SLIP-NOT safety products |
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Since the introduction of our robotic and automation systems division some 18 months ago we have often installed guarding, railing and general safety devices around the operating cell. This has resulted in the requirement for other safety products such as grating, non-slip flooring, safety step edging and tactile coverings. To meet this demand Micromech has launched the SLIP-NOT range of safety products. more.... |
| 31st May 2005 | Robotics and Automation Day - April 2005 |
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Our Robotics & Automation Open Day in April 2005 was very successful more.... |
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