There is certainly a buzz around the idea of digitalisation, for its ability to deliver the benefits offered by greater visualisation and analysis of data and to gain a greater understanding of the root causes of unexpected downtime and production bottlenecks. But what are the options and how can they best be employed?
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OMRON invests in Taiwan’s collaborative robot company Techman Robot Inc.
OMRON will hold a stake of approximately 10% in Techman, offering robotic technology where humans and machines work together.
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Integrated Controller makes FMCG mass personalisation a reality
OMRON has developed the world’s first automation architecture for personalisation at scale.
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OMRON’s redesigned Automation Centre set to fast-track the factory of the future
Following a major redesign to incorporate a brand-new demonstration area, OMRON’s Automation Centre is helping to ease the transition to automation for manufacturers, putting them on the fast-track to the factory of the future.
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Automating PCBA testing with collaborative robots
Hanover designs and manufactures passenger information systems for the public transport industry. Whilst bringing the high-speed production of PCBs in-house, it faced the challenge of testing and inspecting the boards. Hanover decided to automate the repetitive process of testing 240,000 boards per year. With the support of Absolute Robotics, it deployed cobots that could interact with the manual test equipment and relieve operators, also running unmanned.
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What to consider when automating production processes with robots
Anyone planning to move towards a smart factory needs to choose carefully when considering possible robotic solutions. Should it be an industrial robot or a collaborative robot (cobot)? The answer will depend on your specific needs.
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OMRON halves cost to cobot palletise solving current workforce challenges
Responding to manufacturers’ end-of-line labour challenges including staff shortages, social distancing measures and self-isolation, OMRON UK will debut its cobot palletiser, the RB1200, at PPMA Show 2021.
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Omron leverages AI to simplify and optimise machine vision configuration
Traditionally, to identify defects and scratches in production has required the sensitivity and knowledge of technicians with extensive experience. But owing to rising labour costs and shortage of skilled labour, manufacturers need to automate processes that once relied on the senses of experienced human workers.
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