PROCESS AUTOMATION
materials, packaging of containers and the dispensing of finished goods. Palletisers play a central role in increasing this latter topic, enhancing productivity, flexibility and traceability of the production process. Innovative robotic solutions help to improve throughput in these areas. Examples are a SCARA (Selective
Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) solution for loading bottles or other containers, robots that load carton and case erectors and high- speed parallel robot solutions for the orientation and alignment of raw materials and primary/secondary packaged items. Traceability within the process can be ensured via reading and verifying item level and batch level labelling and integrated image processing systems. The handling and dispatching of goods is
also undergoing numerous changes, as retailers want to reduce costs and personnel related expenses in this area. Food companies face the challenge of picking, placing and sorting incoming products simultaneously. Careful product handling ensures line throughput, reduces waste and prevents damaged goods from entering the downstream process.
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avoiding costly fines and recalls can be complicated. Automation can help to protect the product and improve the OEE of a machine or line, by reducing downtime. At the primary product stage, where fast, accurate, repeatable and efficient handling is required, Delta robots are often the solution. Customised software also enhances flow rates and recipe handling. One controller takes care of all functions (such as motion, vision, safety and robotics). Product-friendly conveyor control can be
achieved by the automatic positioning of the goods on a conveyor. Omron's Sysmac control platform, for example, features Smart
Conveyor Function Blocks (FBs) that control the distances and positioning of products, reducing product damage and improving throughput. The automated flow of goods and
optimised loading and unloading of machines will play a central role in the future. Companies that want to speed up processes, reduce costs and ease the burden on employees can do so with the help of innovative technology and robotics – and thus take a big step towards competitive strength and sustainability.
Omron
http://industrial.omron.eu/
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Tel: 00 44 1623 440211 Email:
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Tel: 00 44 1623 440211 Email:
sales@valve-kits.co.uk
“We’re one lean, mean, mounting kit making machine”
Tel: 00 44 1623 440211 Email:
sales@valve-kits.co.uk
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