Industrial Robotics Case Studies
May 2018
POSTED: 05/14/2018
Project Challenges Provide a flexible robotic welding system to automate welding of new designs of fence posts and gates. Provide a complete turnkey robotic welding system that is able to accommodate xx variations of parts with minimal tooling change over. Large awkward parts consist of .250” aluminum welded to .060” aluminum tube
Shipping Tray Protects Fuel Injector System
POSTED: 05/09/2018
An independent manufacturer, distributor and marketer of replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry was seeking cost reductions on a project. An existing design, for a tray to hold a replacement fuel injection system, needed
April 2018
POSTED: 04/19/2018
Doxsteel Fasteners recently achieved a significant milestone in bringing its Mexico-based operations up to speed with a complete implementation of Epicor version 10 software and user training for their Mexico-based teams. Skilled consulting, implementation, and training services provided by Encompass Solutions, Inc. ensured the project was a success. The Project Up to the point
January 2018
Innovative Material Storage & Handling Solutions Improves Operating Efficiency
POSTED: 01/31/2018
Glory Global Solutions was facing a warehouse storage and handling challenge with limited space, low clear heights and insufficient capacity. The company utilized a third-party logistics provider for additional support, but recognized the opportunity for an in-house solution that would increase its customer equipment assembly, configuration, storage and shipping efficiency. Glory
Velox Machine Guarding Protects 3-Dimensional AS/RS Solution
POSTED: 01/31/2018
Situation: Advance Storage Products responded to a new customer request to design and implement an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) that would allow the company to efficiently transition from a third-party logistics provider to an in-house operation in its production facility. The solution needed to utilize the company’s existing
December 2017
The Dixie Group DC Operational In 10 Weeks
POSTED: 12/21/2017
Husky Rack & Wire and Commercial Storage Systems worked as a team in the design and installation of a critical material storage and handling solution under a tight timeline for The Dixie Group Operations in Chattanooga, TN. The Dixie Group needed to find a storage facility that would accommodate over 3.3
Reduce Injuries and Increase Productivity with the FT 300 Force Torque Sensor
POSTED: 12/13/2017
Saint-Gobain’s plant in Sully-sur-Loire, France, focuses on glass production for the armoured and aeronautical industries, and the civil market. In their shift towards industry 4.0, management has deployed collaborative robot cells to free employees from tedious, repetitive tasks. Robotiq’s FT 300 Force Torque Sensor has proven essential to automate the
OCTOPUZ Case Study: The Benefits of Full Automation
POSTED: 12/12/2017
For over 30 years Focus Auto Design Inc, based in Calgary AB, has been manufacturing OEM appearance accessories. Recently, with a change in their manufacturing processes they have successfully launched an innovative new product known as the Tough FormFit Guard, a rouged hood protector manufactured from acrylic capped ABS. This new
November 2017
Velox Machine Guarding Protects Omni-Channel Fulfillment Center
POSTED: 11/14/2017
Invata Intralogistics, experts in advanced automation systems, selected Velox Machine Guarding to protect its new 465,000 square foot omni-channel fulfillment center. Invata designed and built the facility for Destination Maternity Corporation, the world’s largest designer and retailer of maternity apparel. The facility and controlled warehouse automation system incorporated a wide array
October 2017
POSTED: 10/06/2017
IAS Inc. is a full systems integrator that develops automation systems to bring cutting edge technology to life. They started with a wide customer base in industries such as food & beverage, automotive, and general manufacturing, giving them a diverse wealth of knowledge and a holistic engineering approach under one roof.
September 2017
Doubled Production on Limited Floor Space
POSTED: 09/28/2017
A year ago, German audio equipment leader beyerdynamic aimed to increase factory floor productivity by 50% on a 4-year plan. This had to be done in the same production space, without compromising the brand’s highest quality standards. A Vision System That Solves Every Manufacturer’s Problem Collaborative robots rapidly became the number
Wrist Camera Increases Daily Production to Deliver Big Orders in Tight Delays
POSTED: 09/28/2017
Mississippi’s WALT Machine Inc. specializes in high-precision optical work for scientific camera assemblies. Each spring WALT Machine must meet a massive challenge: Deliver around 6000 camera housings in 2 months’ time, with only one CNC machine. A First Simple Vision System for Collaborative Robots Being able to deliver this massive order
August 2017
Control Panels USA and OCTOPUZ: A Winning Combination
POSTED: 08/23/2017
Control Panels USA is a UL508A, UL698A, & UL698B manufacturer of Control Panels and Relay Rack assemblies for clients in a wide range of industries. They have been providing reliable,
POSTED: 08/22/2017
A highly developed ready-made solution When dealing with highly sophisticated production lines and multi-robot work cell installations one of the best ways to test and verify decisions is to simulate in a 3D environment and see these operations as realistically as possible in real-time. KUKA chose the Visual Components simulation and
POSTED: 08/22/2017
How has Fastems benefited from collaborating with Visual Components? Fastems, an independent robot integrator with over 20 years of experience in the machining industry, is a major player in the field of robot integration. The company employs 500 people worldwide and since its founding in 1990, Fastems has delivered over
