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Tobi Deploys inVia Robotics to Speed Up Fast Fashion Warehouse Operations
Mar 19, 2019
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inVia Robotics, the company of next generation warehouse automation solutions, today announced Tobi has integrated its inVia Picker robots and cloud-based Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) automation system to optimize e-commerce fulfillment in its Reno warehouse.
The strongly competitive e-commerce retail space keeps rapid growth, with U.S. retail e-commerce sales increasing by 14.3 percent (±4.4%) in just one year. Companies are having to innovate to keep up with the improving demands of customers, including expectations for next day shipment. This hassle is particularly high for fast fashion e-commerce retailers, which undergo rapid market modifications due to seasonality, sales and trends.
As an online fast fashion retailer, Tobi required an automatic system that would promptly add productivity and precision to its warehouse operations and evolve with the company. inVia Robotics' solution empowers Tobi to boost warehouse productivity and fulfillment, without interrupting warehouse process to provide Tobi with a competitive advantage.
'We strive to surpass customers' expectations with every facet of our business from selection to price and even delivery,' said Kenneth Chan, founder and CEO of Tobi. 'We found that in order to compete and resume to wow our customers we needed automation to present. inVia offered the best solution to boost order efficiency and reliability. The robotics expertise the inVia team has contributed into our operations has been one of the most valuable aspects of the deployment. They have handled our business like it's theirs and let us devote our resources to our core competency of delivering fast fashion to our customers.'
The inVia Picker works collaboratively with people in the Tobi warehouse to masterfully pick and move clothing and accessories, automating the storage and retrieval process and freeing workers to focus on less repetitive tasks. The robots are directed by the Robotics Management System (RMS) that analyzes the company's warehouse to optimize workflows and increase throughput. The system's advanced AI algorithms adapt to fluctuations in demand and adjust robot warehouse mapping to create a more efficient process. inVia's holistic program seamlessly integrates with any existing layout and software, and its Robotics-as-a-Service model lets customers see an immediate ROI. As a part of inVia's discovery process, which includes thousands of simulations conducted by the engineering team, Tobi is expected to double its throughput rate.
'Warehouse automation is a competitive advantage for e-commerce retailers operating in a crowded space,' said Lior Elazary, founder and CEO of inVia Robotics. 'inVia's innovative AI- driven technology will optimize picking and cycle counting for Tobi and automate repetitive warehouse tasks, so their people can focus on delighting their customers. We're excited to partner with Tobi to create more meaningful work experiences for their employees and consistent satisfaction for their customers.'
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
The strongly competitive e-commerce retail space keeps rapid growth, with U.S. retail e-commerce sales increasing by 14.3 percent (±4.4%) in just one year. Companies are having to innovate to keep up with the improving demands of customers, including expectations for next day shipment. This hassle is particularly high for fast fashion e-commerce retailers, which undergo rapid market modifications due to seasonality, sales and trends.
As an online fast fashion retailer, Tobi required an automatic system that would promptly add productivity and precision to its warehouse operations and evolve with the company. inVia Robotics' solution empowers Tobi to boost warehouse productivity and fulfillment, without interrupting warehouse process to provide Tobi with a competitive advantage.
'We strive to surpass customers' expectations with every facet of our business from selection to price and even delivery,' said Kenneth Chan, founder and CEO of Tobi. 'We found that in order to compete and resume to wow our customers we needed automation to present. inVia offered the best solution to boost order efficiency and reliability. The robotics expertise the inVia team has contributed into our operations has been one of the most valuable aspects of the deployment. They have handled our business like it's theirs and let us devote our resources to our core competency of delivering fast fashion to our customers.'
The inVia Picker works collaboratively with people in the Tobi warehouse to masterfully pick and move clothing and accessories, automating the storage and retrieval process and freeing workers to focus on less repetitive tasks. The robots are directed by the Robotics Management System (RMS) that analyzes the company's warehouse to optimize workflows and increase throughput. The system's advanced AI algorithms adapt to fluctuations in demand and adjust robot warehouse mapping to create a more efficient process. inVia's holistic program seamlessly integrates with any existing layout and software, and its Robotics-as-a-Service model lets customers see an immediate ROI. As a part of inVia's discovery process, which includes thousands of simulations conducted by the engineering team, Tobi is expected to double its throughput rate.
'Warehouse automation is a competitive advantage for e-commerce retailers operating in a crowded space,' said Lior Elazary, founder and CEO of inVia Robotics. 'inVia's innovative AI- driven technology will optimize picking and cycle counting for Tobi and automate repetitive warehouse tasks, so their people can focus on delighting their customers. We're excited to partner with Tobi to create more meaningful work experiences for their employees and consistent satisfaction for their customers.'
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Additive Manufacturing Continues to Prove Promise of Custom-Fit Future
Mar 18, 2019
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For all the interest and headlines gained by additive manufacturing—more commonly known as 3D printing—it still represents a small percentage of all manufacturing operations. Traditional subtractive manufacturing methods such as CNC machining and injection molding produce the vast majority of all parts manufactured at scale. The benefits of on-demand customization for small batches of personalized consumer products is evident. But we’re now beginning to see additive manufacturing used on a much larger industrial scale. Clearly, there’s a growing level of confidence in additive manufacturing, and that will create opportunities across a variety of industries. Here are a few examples:
Right Now – Customized Sporting Goods:
The overall performance of athletes can be altered significantly by seemingly small factors, like the fit of a shoe. Companies such as Reebok, Adidas and Nike have begun experimenting with 3D printing to create custom-fit sneakers for professional athletes in sports like basketball, baseball and track. Not only does the technology take advantage of better, more compact and breathable materials, it—in combination with 3D scanning — allows every shoe to be perfectly fit to a wearer’s foot, improving comfort and performance.
The Near Future – Transportation & Mobility:
Perhaps the best known of all additively-manufactured aerospace components is the fuel nozzle used in GE Aviation’s LEAP engine, which just recently passed the 30,000 printed parts mark. Yet 3D printing is truly being used for other reasons as well. In recent years, Boeing and other aircraft manufacturers have begun installing 3D printed parts in their cabin interiors, reaping the benefits of reduced weight leading to lower fuel costs. Last year, Boeing went a step further by announcing the use of 3D printed titanium parts on its 787 Dreamliner…and for the first time, these parts will be constructive components of the plane.
Further down the road – Personalized Healthcare:
Medical practitioners have long used a traditional set of generic treatments on their patients. Suffer from high blood pressure? Here, take these pills. Break a leg? A few bone screws and plates will fix you right up. The hip implant you accepted last winter is quite likely the same model as the one being installed in your neighbor next week, and when you contract an infection, you’re going to accept the same antibiotics used to treat millions of other people, whatever their shape, size, or sex. Because every patient’s body is unique, these one-size-fits-all treatments don’t always impact every person the same way.
Despite the seemingly impersonal nature of today’s health care, we are healthier, as a population, than we have ever been. Yet most in the medical community would agree that many treatments would be more effective if they could be customized to the patient’s unique needs—if medications could be manufactured based on genetic makeup and body chemistry; if new bones could be produced with the same attributes and internal structures as the old, and fit better than a tailored suit.
The good news is that level of custom medical care is right around the corner. By giving physicians the ability to accurately model the human anatomy and then print replicas—and sometimes actual replacements—of various body parts, this convergence of technologies is changing the way medicine is being practiced. Further, 3D printing is (or soon will be) creating a host of patient-specific medications and surgical instruments, while offering medical researchers bold new insights into the way we humans work.
One example of this is the work done by Massachusetts-based Biomodex. The development of computed tomography (CT scans) followed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) greatly improved our ability to peer into the human body, but relying solely on these images to perform surgery is akin to a football player going into a big game without first warming up. Biomodex is changing this decades-old paradigm by converting scanned images of patient organs and other tissues into realistic 3D-printed models, giving surgeons a chance to practice and refine their techniques on polymer replicas before performing an actual surgery on a live patient. This leads to faster recovery times, lower surgical costs, and improved patient outcomes.
Yet additive manufacturing generates much more than body parts and prosthetics. Companies such as FabRx, a spin-off of University College London, are using 3D printers to improve the way we consume medications. FabRx’s so-called “Printlets” as well as other companies’ versions of 3D printed drugs, deliver personalized dosing, incorporate multiple drugs into a single polypill, and offer advanced drug release profiles for aging or very young patients. These companies envision a future of on-demand drug dispensing, making pharmaceutical delivery no more difficult than buying a customized dog tag from a vending machine.
The ability to suddenly and easily print virtually any shape imaginable has broad ramifications for all industries, but especially the biosciences. So, too, does 3D printing’s ability to combine multiple materials—some of which are living cells—into a single printed part:
Researchers in Dresden Germany have printed the first “bots” for delivering anti-cancer drugs to patients with uterine cancer.
A research project at The University of Minnesota is aimed at printing “stem cell-infused scaffolds” for treating patients with spinal cord injuries.
Tissue engineers at Carnegie Mellon University are busy working on the world’s first 3D printed heart made from the patient’s own cells, while researchers at ETH Zurich have already made a functioning prototype from silicone, the stuff of cookware and contact lenses.
Scientists are still a long way from creating transplantable 3D printed human organs, but the future points to the eventual ability to repair—and even replace—hearts, lungs, bones and skin with patient-specific 3D printed replacements. Experts suggest that, within the next decade or two, “bioprinters” will leave the laboratory and enter the doctor’s office. Custom-made drugs, prosthetic devices, and surgical tools—most of them 3D printed—will also become commonplace.
Thanks to this convergence of 3D printing and software technology, medical care is about to become a lot more personal, literally. It might not make you look forward to your next doctor visit, but it could just save your life.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Right Now – Customized Sporting Goods:
The overall performance of athletes can be altered significantly by seemingly small factors, like the fit of a shoe. Companies such as Reebok, Adidas and Nike have begun experimenting with 3D printing to create custom-fit sneakers for professional athletes in sports like basketball, baseball and track. Not only does the technology take advantage of better, more compact and breathable materials, it—in combination with 3D scanning — allows every shoe to be perfectly fit to a wearer’s foot, improving comfort and performance.
The Near Future – Transportation & Mobility:
Perhaps the best known of all additively-manufactured aerospace components is the fuel nozzle used in GE Aviation’s LEAP engine, which just recently passed the 30,000 printed parts mark. Yet 3D printing is truly being used for other reasons as well. In recent years, Boeing and other aircraft manufacturers have begun installing 3D printed parts in their cabin interiors, reaping the benefits of reduced weight leading to lower fuel costs. Last year, Boeing went a step further by announcing the use of 3D printed titanium parts on its 787 Dreamliner…and for the first time, these parts will be constructive components of the plane.
Further down the road – Personalized Healthcare:
Medical practitioners have long used a traditional set of generic treatments on their patients. Suffer from high blood pressure? Here, take these pills. Break a leg? A few bone screws and plates will fix you right up. The hip implant you accepted last winter is quite likely the same model as the one being installed in your neighbor next week, and when you contract an infection, you’re going to accept the same antibiotics used to treat millions of other people, whatever their shape, size, or sex. Because every patient’s body is unique, these one-size-fits-all treatments don’t always impact every person the same way.
Despite the seemingly impersonal nature of today’s health care, we are healthier, as a population, than we have ever been. Yet most in the medical community would agree that many treatments would be more effective if they could be customized to the patient’s unique needs—if medications could be manufactured based on genetic makeup and body chemistry; if new bones could be produced with the same attributes and internal structures as the old, and fit better than a tailored suit.
The good news is that level of custom medical care is right around the corner. By giving physicians the ability to accurately model the human anatomy and then print replicas—and sometimes actual replacements—of various body parts, this convergence of technologies is changing the way medicine is being practiced. Further, 3D printing is (or soon will be) creating a host of patient-specific medications and surgical instruments, while offering medical researchers bold new insights into the way we humans work.
One example of this is the work done by Massachusetts-based Biomodex. The development of computed tomography (CT scans) followed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) greatly improved our ability to peer into the human body, but relying solely on these images to perform surgery is akin to a football player going into a big game without first warming up. Biomodex is changing this decades-old paradigm by converting scanned images of patient organs and other tissues into realistic 3D-printed models, giving surgeons a chance to practice and refine their techniques on polymer replicas before performing an actual surgery on a live patient. This leads to faster recovery times, lower surgical costs, and improved patient outcomes.
Yet additive manufacturing generates much more than body parts and prosthetics. Companies such as FabRx, a spin-off of University College London, are using 3D printers to improve the way we consume medications. FabRx’s so-called “Printlets” as well as other companies’ versions of 3D printed drugs, deliver personalized dosing, incorporate multiple drugs into a single polypill, and offer advanced drug release profiles for aging or very young patients. These companies envision a future of on-demand drug dispensing, making pharmaceutical delivery no more difficult than buying a customized dog tag from a vending machine.
The ability to suddenly and easily print virtually any shape imaginable has broad ramifications for all industries, but especially the biosciences. So, too, does 3D printing’s ability to combine multiple materials—some of which are living cells—into a single printed part:
Researchers in Dresden Germany have printed the first “bots” for delivering anti-cancer drugs to patients with uterine cancer.
A research project at The University of Minnesota is aimed at printing “stem cell-infused scaffolds” for treating patients with spinal cord injuries.
Tissue engineers at Carnegie Mellon University are busy working on the world’s first 3D printed heart made from the patient’s own cells, while researchers at ETH Zurich have already made a functioning prototype from silicone, the stuff of cookware and contact lenses.
Scientists are still a long way from creating transplantable 3D printed human organs, but the future points to the eventual ability to repair—and even replace—hearts, lungs, bones and skin with patient-specific 3D printed replacements. Experts suggest that, within the next decade or two, “bioprinters” will leave the laboratory and enter the doctor’s office. Custom-made drugs, prosthetic devices, and surgical tools—most of them 3D printed—will also become commonplace.
Thanks to this convergence of 3D printing and software technology, medical care is about to become a lot more personal, literally. It might not make you look forward to your next doctor visit, but it could just save your life.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Nova Bus next generation Hybrid Electric Buses to be delivered in Toronto
Mar 18, 2019
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SAINT-EUSTACHE, QC, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 – Bus manufacturer Nova Bus is very satisfied to announce the ongoing transport of 55 of its hybrid electric vehicles to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). This story was achieved today by the TTC, the City of Toronto and the Government of Canada, in the presence of Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Spadina-Fort York, and Toronto Mayor John Tory. This shipment is part of a massive order of 325 buses presented to Nova Bus by TTC after an intensive competition and evaluation period in 2017.
These next generation hybrid electric buses are driven by electric motors operated by on-board battery system, both of which are developed by BAE Systems. This allows better fuel economy and it lowers maintenance costs and emissions. In addition, all on-board systems such as doors, HVAC and power steering are fully electrified.
“We are very proud of this partnership which allows us to equip the TTC with the next generation Hybrid Electric buses and thus to contribute to the City of Toronto’s efforts to reduce its emissions,” said Martin Larose, Vice President and General Manager of Nova Bus. “Our company is a great player in sustainable urban transportation and we’re pleased to provide Toronto public transit passengers, quality buses that are dependable, safe and ecofriendly,” he added.
“The Government of Canada is investing in efficient public transit systems to help minimize traffic blockage and improve air quality,” said Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Spadina–Fort York, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. “The TTC’s new hybrid buses will benefit transit users across Toronto by providing modern new buses, while helping improve air quality and protecting the environment.”
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
These next generation hybrid electric buses are driven by electric motors operated by on-board battery system, both of which are developed by BAE Systems. This allows better fuel economy and it lowers maintenance costs and emissions. In addition, all on-board systems such as doors, HVAC and power steering are fully electrified.
“We are very proud of this partnership which allows us to equip the TTC with the next generation Hybrid Electric buses and thus to contribute to the City of Toronto’s efforts to reduce its emissions,” said Martin Larose, Vice President and General Manager of Nova Bus. “Our company is a great player in sustainable urban transportation and we’re pleased to provide Toronto public transit passengers, quality buses that are dependable, safe and ecofriendly,” he added.
“The Government of Canada is investing in efficient public transit systems to help minimize traffic blockage and improve air quality,” said Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Spadina–Fort York, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. “The TTC’s new hybrid buses will benefit transit users across Toronto by providing modern new buses, while helping improve air quality and protecting the environment.”
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Cincoze Launches DC-1200
Mar 18, 2019
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Cincoze, a professional manufacturer of embedded computing platforms, releases its current compact fanless computer, the DC-1200. Equipped with Intel® Pentium® N4200 quad-core processor up to 2.5GHz and based on Cincoze' unique modular design, the DC-1200 offering an incredible size-performance ratio for the most challenging industrial environments.
'With the combination of compact size and modular design, the DC-1200 provides easy configurations to suit different application-specific needs. It is much easier to use Cincoze' ready-to-use CMI & CFM modules for extension of 8x digital I/O, 2x serial ports, power ignition sensing, Power over Ethernet (PoE) and even a third display output for a variety of applications' said Brandon Chien, CEO of Cincoze.
Developed for industrial IoT applications, the DC-1200 includes 2x full-size mini-PCIe slots which support WiFi, Bluetooth, and 3G/LTE wireless communication modules. Furthermore, the system is equipped with dual front-accessible SIM card slots for communication redundancy, making it the best choice for IoT management, and smart transportation applications.
The DC-1200 incorporates a variety of I/O connectivities, including 2x serial ports, 4x USB 3.0, 2x GbE LAN, DVI-D, and DisplayPort. The system also offers 1x mSATA socket and 1x 2.5' SATA drive bay as its storage media for operating system and mass data storage.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
'With the combination of compact size and modular design, the DC-1200 provides easy configurations to suit different application-specific needs. It is much easier to use Cincoze' ready-to-use CMI & CFM modules for extension of 8x digital I/O, 2x serial ports, power ignition sensing, Power over Ethernet (PoE) and even a third display output for a variety of applications' said Brandon Chien, CEO of Cincoze.
Developed for industrial IoT applications, the DC-1200 includes 2x full-size mini-PCIe slots which support WiFi, Bluetooth, and 3G/LTE wireless communication modules. Furthermore, the system is equipped with dual front-accessible SIM card slots for communication redundancy, making it the best choice for IoT management, and smart transportation applications.
The DC-1200 incorporates a variety of I/O connectivities, including 2x serial ports, 4x USB 3.0, 2x GbE LAN, DVI-D, and DisplayPort. The system also offers 1x mSATA socket and 1x 2.5' SATA drive bay as its storage media for operating system and mass data storage.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Converging the Old and New
Mar 18, 2019
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As factories become more updated and coordinated than ever before, long standing legacy equipment can be overshadowed by new, high tech machines. These future-facing industrial assets are normally readily obtainable to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) — a new technology paradigm that is aiding manufacturers improve competitiveness, increase profitability and reduce downtime through interconnectivity and data collection.
Overhauling old methods for present alternatives may seem idyllic, but this could be far too costly and unfeasible for most businesses in the US. Also, when you consider the great number of time necessary to source new parts, uninstall current equipment and re-train employees, the time investment alone is sufficient to put businesses off the rip-and-replace approach.
This begs the question — how does legacy equipment fit into Industry 4.0? Put simply, to control the benefits of new technology, factories must have an IIoT ecosystem that integrates with legacy assets.
The problem doesn’t lie with the age of present equipment, but the skills of workers. Many of the professionals in running and maintaining legacy equipment are retiring, leaving younger workers to face the struggle of working with both old and new technology. But this, in itself, isn’t adequate reason to get rid of old areas if they are working optimally. Even broken obsolete parts can be replaced with the help of the right obsolete parts supplier.
Ironically, new technology is aiding older equipment by extending its lifespan through retrofit sensors and condition monitoring. This software means the health of assets can be tracked accurately, allowing predictive maintenance schedules to be put in place.
Connecting legacy machines to the IIoT is challenging, but not impossible. Retrofit, or ‘wrap-and-extend’ solutions involve using third party, IoT-ready products such as IoT gateways, OPC servers and sensors. This out-of-the-box connectivity can be installed with no interruption to uptime.
This approach can be completely customized to the business’s needs, meaning only useful sensors are put in place. Compare this with buying brand new equipment, which would include hundreds of inbuild sensors that aren’t all required.
These retrofit sensors can track details such as temperature and vibration, to provide valuable insight, with the help of software, into the current condition and the next condition of a part.
For example, a high temperature could give engineers with a sophisticated warning of lubrication breakdown. Similarly, by monitoring the vibration spectrum for change, it is possible to discover and monitor signs of wear, by comparing to baseline values. A skilled vibration analyst can notice the presence of a bearing defect, a damaged impeller blade and much more.
By giving this data to the cloud, it can join the other IIoT data developed by the internal sensors of new machines. Software can then parse this collection of data, with little discrimination regarding whether this data came from a new or old part.
Most factories will take a phased approach to employing this third-party technology. We’ll see businesses gather the benefits of tackling difficult legacy equipment first, and with this success, retrofit condition monitoring programs can then be rolled out to other legacy equipment progressively over time.
After tackling the troubled assets, high-value, critical and hard-to-reach legacy assets can then profit from retrofit condition monitoring too.
Many legacy machines have been built to last, and this is definitely a positive. It’s good that businesses have the option to keep this equipment around, rather than be required to pay for pricey rip and replace schemes to overhaul run down systems.
New technology means the lifespan of this legacy equipment can be elongated even further through preventative maintenance. The message is clear — don’t exclude your legacy equipment from your IIoT infrastructure.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Overhauling old methods for present alternatives may seem idyllic, but this could be far too costly and unfeasible for most businesses in the US. Also, when you consider the great number of time necessary to source new parts, uninstall current equipment and re-train employees, the time investment alone is sufficient to put businesses off the rip-and-replace approach.
This begs the question — how does legacy equipment fit into Industry 4.0? Put simply, to control the benefits of new technology, factories must have an IIoT ecosystem that integrates with legacy assets.
The problem doesn’t lie with the age of present equipment, but the skills of workers. Many of the professionals in running and maintaining legacy equipment are retiring, leaving younger workers to face the struggle of working with both old and new technology. But this, in itself, isn’t adequate reason to get rid of old areas if they are working optimally. Even broken obsolete parts can be replaced with the help of the right obsolete parts supplier.
Ironically, new technology is aiding older equipment by extending its lifespan through retrofit sensors and condition monitoring. This software means the health of assets can be tracked accurately, allowing predictive maintenance schedules to be put in place.
Connecting legacy machines to the IIoT is challenging, but not impossible. Retrofit, or ‘wrap-and-extend’ solutions involve using third party, IoT-ready products such as IoT gateways, OPC servers and sensors. This out-of-the-box connectivity can be installed with no interruption to uptime.
This approach can be completely customized to the business’s needs, meaning only useful sensors are put in place. Compare this with buying brand new equipment, which would include hundreds of inbuild sensors that aren’t all required.
These retrofit sensors can track details such as temperature and vibration, to provide valuable insight, with the help of software, into the current condition and the next condition of a part.
For example, a high temperature could give engineers with a sophisticated warning of lubrication breakdown. Similarly, by monitoring the vibration spectrum for change, it is possible to discover and monitor signs of wear, by comparing to baseline values. A skilled vibration analyst can notice the presence of a bearing defect, a damaged impeller blade and much more.
By giving this data to the cloud, it can join the other IIoT data developed by the internal sensors of new machines. Software can then parse this collection of data, with little discrimination regarding whether this data came from a new or old part.
Most factories will take a phased approach to employing this third-party technology. We’ll see businesses gather the benefits of tackling difficult legacy equipment first, and with this success, retrofit condition monitoring programs can then be rolled out to other legacy equipment progressively over time.
After tackling the troubled assets, high-value, critical and hard-to-reach legacy assets can then profit from retrofit condition monitoring too.
Many legacy machines have been built to last, and this is definitely a positive. It’s good that businesses have the option to keep this equipment around, rather than be required to pay for pricey rip and replace schemes to overhaul run down systems.
New technology means the lifespan of this legacy equipment can be elongated even further through preventative maintenance. The message is clear — don’t exclude your legacy equipment from your IIoT infrastructure.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
China's Auto Sales Contraction Worsens in February
Mar 15, 2019
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The downturn in China's auto market worsened in January and February as an economic slowdown and a tariff fight with Washington chilled demand in the industry's leading worldwide market. Sales of SUVs, minivans and sedans plunged 17.5 percent from a year earlier to 3.2 million SUVs, minivans and sedans in the first two months of 2019, with respect to an industry group, the China Association of Auto Manufacturers. Total vehicle sales, including trucks and buses, fell 15 percent to 3.8 million units. The slide in sales of passenger cars in January was 15 percent. Economists and industrial analysts usually incorporate the first two months of the year when hunting at consumer activity to screen out the effect of the Lunar New Year holiday, when factories close for up to two weeks and commercial activity falls.
Chinese consumers are putting off huge purchases amid an economic downturn that saw growth last year fall to a three-decade low of 6.6 percent. Trade tension with Washington is fueling consumer jitters. The auto slump is squeezing revenue for global and Chinese automakers that are spending heavily to meet government targets to formulate electric cars. Last year's auto sales endured their first decline in nearly three decades, calling 4.1 percent from 2017 year to 23.7 million. The downturn has encouraged suggestions Beijing will cut sales taxes or offer other incentives. Sales by Chinese brands fell 23 percent to 1.3 million units in January and February, according to CAAM. Market share for Chinese brands shrank by 3 percent compared with the same time last year to 41.8 percent. Growth in sales of pure-electric and hybrid vehicles, which Beijing is promoting with subsidies, rose 98.9 percent over a year ago to 148,000 units. Sales of SUVs, usually a bright spot for the industry, contracted 18.6 percent to 141,000.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Chinese consumers are putting off huge purchases amid an economic downturn that saw growth last year fall to a three-decade low of 6.6 percent. Trade tension with Washington is fueling consumer jitters. The auto slump is squeezing revenue for global and Chinese automakers that are spending heavily to meet government targets to formulate electric cars. Last year's auto sales endured their first decline in nearly three decades, calling 4.1 percent from 2017 year to 23.7 million. The downturn has encouraged suggestions Beijing will cut sales taxes or offer other incentives. Sales by Chinese brands fell 23 percent to 1.3 million units in January and February, according to CAAM. Market share for Chinese brands shrank by 3 percent compared with the same time last year to 41.8 percent. Growth in sales of pure-electric and hybrid vehicles, which Beijing is promoting with subsidies, rose 98.9 percent over a year ago to 148,000 units. Sales of SUVs, usually a bright spot for the industry, contracted 18.6 percent to 141,000.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Vada Tech Announces New 6U VPX Chassis with Fibre Optic
Mar 15, 2019
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Henderson, NV - March 14, 2017 - VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, announces the VTX350. The VTX350 is a 6U VPX chassis with up to twelve 6U VPX slots and provision for dual power modules ideal for field deployment. The chassis can accept 0.8-inch, 0.85-inch and 1.0-inch pitch modules.
The initial backplane offers eight 6U VPX payload slots, fully compliant to VITA 46.0 baseline specification with additional support to the RTMs, compliant to VITA 46.10 and OpenVPX VITA65. In addition, an optional chassis manager (VPX980) can include a JTAG Switch Module (JSM) with JTAG routed to payload slots. Each payload slot supports up to six VITA 66.5 12-way fiber modules for high density fiber I/O. The chassis contains provision for fiber management and stress relief, making it appropriate for high-speed, high-I/O applications such as EW and multi-mode radar. Chassis construction meets shock and vibration requirements per MIL-STD-810G.
The VTX350 needs airflow to be offered by the cabinet, and includes provision for airflow management over payload, power and switch/manager modules.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
The initial backplane offers eight 6U VPX payload slots, fully compliant to VITA 46.0 baseline specification with additional support to the RTMs, compliant to VITA 46.10 and OpenVPX VITA65. In addition, an optional chassis manager (VPX980) can include a JTAG Switch Module (JSM) with JTAG routed to payload slots. Each payload slot supports up to six VITA 66.5 12-way fiber modules for high density fiber I/O. The chassis contains provision for fiber management and stress relief, making it appropriate for high-speed, high-I/O applications such as EW and multi-mode radar. Chassis construction meets shock and vibration requirements per MIL-STD-810G.
The VTX350 needs airflow to be offered by the cabinet, and includes provision for airflow management over payload, power and switch/manager modules.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
NSI Industries Expands its Product Portfolio
Mar 15, 2019
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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., March 14, 2019 - NSI Industries, LLC, a major company of electrical and control products, today launched a merger with the Newbury Park, California-based Platinum Tools®, increasing its product portfolio and market reach, while producing new value for a wide range of customers. Platinum Tools is a market leader of award-winning datacom products, driving the innovation for the preparation, installation, hand termination and testing of wire and cable.
'The Platinum Tools product portfolio is entirely complementary to our NSI electrical solutions and will add immediate category depth,' said G. R. Schrotenboer, chief executive officer, NSI Industries. 'Platinum Tools shares our dedication to present the best quality products manufactured for excellent and easy installation, while providing economic value to contractors, electricians and installers.'
Platinum Tools' portfolio consists of cable management solutions, planned wiring products, tester kits, cutters, crimpers and other products for electrical, industrial, security, audio/video, commercial, residential, datacom and telecom applications, which extends NSI's market reach.
'Our new combined power, including our mutual commitments to delivering superb attention and service to our customers, brings considerable opportunities for us to offer a broad array of unique and industry-leading solutions to our customers,' said Lee Sachs, president, Platinum Tools. 'We are excited about this partnership with NSI Industries and the value it will bring to our respective customers.'
Named the top brand leader in the Tools & Testers category in CE Pro Magazine's 2018 Brand Analysis report, Platinum Tools was also recently awarded two 2018 Cabling Installation & 2018 Cabling Innovators Awards from Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
'The Platinum Tools product portfolio is entirely complementary to our NSI electrical solutions and will add immediate category depth,' said G. R. Schrotenboer, chief executive officer, NSI Industries. 'Platinum Tools shares our dedication to present the best quality products manufactured for excellent and easy installation, while providing economic value to contractors, electricians and installers.'
Platinum Tools' portfolio consists of cable management solutions, planned wiring products, tester kits, cutters, crimpers and other products for electrical, industrial, security, audio/video, commercial, residential, datacom and telecom applications, which extends NSI's market reach.
'Our new combined power, including our mutual commitments to delivering superb attention and service to our customers, brings considerable opportunities for us to offer a broad array of unique and industry-leading solutions to our customers,' said Lee Sachs, president, Platinum Tools. 'We are excited about this partnership with NSI Industries and the value it will bring to our respective customers.'
Named the top brand leader in the Tools & Testers category in CE Pro Magazine's 2018 Brand Analysis report, Platinum Tools was also recently awarded two 2018 Cabling Installation & 2018 Cabling Innovators Awards from Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
5 Reasons Why AR Is the Future of Smart Factories
Mar 14, 2019
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The fourth industrial revolution, commonly known as 4IR, is achieving a host of new options for manufacturers looking to increase their production lines. Augmented Reality (AR) is key to this revolution and is now used by major companies like Siemens, Hitachi and Volkswagen to improve production and engineering. Over the next five years, AR is supposed to accomplish a 20 percent increase in industry adoption, as companies set up smart factories — equipped with AR solutions — in an attempt to boost productivity and improve revenues. As these solutions become more sophisticated, the factory environment as we know it will radically change.
Here we will look at five ways AR will enhance the smart factories of the future:
No. 1 - AR can be your personal assistant
First, AR will increase the way tasks are managed and distributed among factory staff. By setting up a centralized AR assistant platform that can recognize individual employees as they arrive at work, Smart Factories will be able to tell workers of their daily responsibilities and let them know how their tasks are related to those of the previous worker. This AR application is essentially an automated secretary, accessible across a variety of devices (including smartphones, tablets and head-mounted displays) which helps to streamline handovers between employees and improve accuracy and productivity in the workplace.
No. 2 - Visualizing data with the Internet of Things
To increase the benefits of using AR as a personal assistant, factory managers just need to blend this technology with the Internet of Things (IoT). If employees use AR applications equipped with IoT data visualization, they can access a world of real-time, operational information on temperature, electricity flow and power levels simply by holding a mobile camera over a machine sensor. All the factory owner needs to do is attach IoT sensors to the equipment, and AR will correctly identify and visualize the necessary information. Workers can also access information about the equipment they need to use, with all the information augmented on a portable or head-mounted device (HMD). Such technology can greatly increase work efficiency and simplify monitoring procedures, and is especially useful if it is difficult to reach a particular piece of equipment, for example if hidden behind a wall or covered by a multitude of wires.
No. 3 - Voice command
Let’s not forget that the above-mentioned AR applications can be controlled by voice — a great advantage in industrial settings where factory workers need to have both hands free to carry out their everyday tasks. When using voice-controlled HMDs, there is no need for employees to use a mouse-pad or look through thick paper manuals to find instructions on factory procedures. Instead, AR will improve safety for employees carrying out hazardous procedures and additionally save time by eliminating the need to put down their tools to look up instructions. If they need support, workers can talk into their device and set up an AR-based video call, connecting them with professionals in remote places. The on-site industrial worker can then share their environment via video and receive prompt guidance with intuitive AR drawings, text or image sharing superimposed on their HMD.
No. 4 - Navigating the factory floor made easy
Finding a certain machine component in a large factory can be a challenge for even the most seasoned employee. Thankfully, advancements in AR will make it easier for workers to surf their factory floor. With AR, employees will be able to use their hand-held devices or HMDs to view a specific floor plan with information on equipment location, emergency exits, fire extinguishers and more. On top of that, AR indoor navigation technology will be able to automatically direct workers from their current position to the specific machine or piece of equipment they need to access. Workers can display their current location with colleagues, which also helps keep the workforce coordinated.
No. 5 - A ‘black box’ for factories
In the future, Smart Factories will be prepared with an industrial ‘black box’ — a central computer which automatically records information from worker devices (i.e. smartphones, tablets and smart glasses) and collects vast amounts of valuable data on work procedures, all of which can be stored on the cloud. This computer, if integrated with IoT sensors, will make it possible to provide real-time information on machinery and allow workers to identify problems and make repairs before a minor default turns into an issue which could stop production. For factory managers, possessing an AR black box will allow them to better assess staff performance. If there is a problem, they will who did it and exactly how it happened. Using that insight, they can then increase the accuracy of future work procedures. In addition, in the case of an emergency, all pertinent data on the incident is collected automatically, allowing workers to come up with an precise and effective reaction and avoid a repeat of the same situation.
The Cusp of the AR Revolution
The AR revolution is achieving impetus. Regarding to a Harvard Business School report from 2017, Xerox now handles 76 percent of technical problems using smart specs. Boeing managed to cut the amount of time it takes to train new staff by 35 percent thanks to the use of AR 3D drawing, while Coca-Cola boosted its bottling line uptime and speed of line changeovers by 45 percent, using AR contents assistance. The Smart Factory is emerging as one of the big trends in Industry 4.0, and manufactures that don’t catch on will not only be saddled with outdated production lines and less competitive products, but will also miss out of paid off operating costs and healthier bottom lines.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Here we will look at five ways AR will enhance the smart factories of the future:
No. 1 - AR can be your personal assistant
First, AR will increase the way tasks are managed and distributed among factory staff. By setting up a centralized AR assistant platform that can recognize individual employees as they arrive at work, Smart Factories will be able to tell workers of their daily responsibilities and let them know how their tasks are related to those of the previous worker. This AR application is essentially an automated secretary, accessible across a variety of devices (including smartphones, tablets and head-mounted displays) which helps to streamline handovers between employees and improve accuracy and productivity in the workplace.
No. 2 - Visualizing data with the Internet of Things
To increase the benefits of using AR as a personal assistant, factory managers just need to blend this technology with the Internet of Things (IoT). If employees use AR applications equipped with IoT data visualization, they can access a world of real-time, operational information on temperature, electricity flow and power levels simply by holding a mobile camera over a machine sensor. All the factory owner needs to do is attach IoT sensors to the equipment, and AR will correctly identify and visualize the necessary information. Workers can also access information about the equipment they need to use, with all the information augmented on a portable or head-mounted device (HMD). Such technology can greatly increase work efficiency and simplify monitoring procedures, and is especially useful if it is difficult to reach a particular piece of equipment, for example if hidden behind a wall or covered by a multitude of wires.
No. 3 - Voice command
Let’s not forget that the above-mentioned AR applications can be controlled by voice — a great advantage in industrial settings where factory workers need to have both hands free to carry out their everyday tasks. When using voice-controlled HMDs, there is no need for employees to use a mouse-pad or look through thick paper manuals to find instructions on factory procedures. Instead, AR will improve safety for employees carrying out hazardous procedures and additionally save time by eliminating the need to put down their tools to look up instructions. If they need support, workers can talk into their device and set up an AR-based video call, connecting them with professionals in remote places. The on-site industrial worker can then share their environment via video and receive prompt guidance with intuitive AR drawings, text or image sharing superimposed on their HMD.
No. 4 - Navigating the factory floor made easy
Finding a certain machine component in a large factory can be a challenge for even the most seasoned employee. Thankfully, advancements in AR will make it easier for workers to surf their factory floor. With AR, employees will be able to use their hand-held devices or HMDs to view a specific floor plan with information on equipment location, emergency exits, fire extinguishers and more. On top of that, AR indoor navigation technology will be able to automatically direct workers from their current position to the specific machine or piece of equipment they need to access. Workers can display their current location with colleagues, which also helps keep the workforce coordinated.
No. 5 - A ‘black box’ for factories
In the future, Smart Factories will be prepared with an industrial ‘black box’ — a central computer which automatically records information from worker devices (i.e. smartphones, tablets and smart glasses) and collects vast amounts of valuable data on work procedures, all of which can be stored on the cloud. This computer, if integrated with IoT sensors, will make it possible to provide real-time information on machinery and allow workers to identify problems and make repairs before a minor default turns into an issue which could stop production. For factory managers, possessing an AR black box will allow them to better assess staff performance. If there is a problem, they will who did it and exactly how it happened. Using that insight, they can then increase the accuracy of future work procedures. In addition, in the case of an emergency, all pertinent data on the incident is collected automatically, allowing workers to come up with an precise and effective reaction and avoid a repeat of the same situation.
The Cusp of the AR Revolution
The AR revolution is achieving impetus. Regarding to a Harvard Business School report from 2017, Xerox now handles 76 percent of technical problems using smart specs. Boeing managed to cut the amount of time it takes to train new staff by 35 percent thanks to the use of AR 3D drawing, while Coca-Cola boosted its bottling line uptime and speed of line changeovers by 45 percent, using AR contents assistance. The Smart Factory is emerging as one of the big trends in Industry 4.0, and manufactures that don’t catch on will not only be saddled with outdated production lines and less competitive products, but will also miss out of paid off operating costs and healthier bottom lines.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
THE IMPACT OF INDUSTRIAL IOT ON MANUFACTURING 4.0
Mar 14, 2019
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Digital transformation is a key component of Industry 4.0 (or the fourth industrial revolution). As a matter of fact, these new transformative technologies are already possessing a major impact on the manufacturing process, for example with self-driving logistics vehicles, predictive maintenance, data-driven quality controls, self-organizing production and much more. In the discrete manufacturing sector, which is highly competitive and price sensitive, these expert practices are being rolled out especially fast to attain optimal yields, high operational efficiencies, and cost controls.
According to a present Bsquare Maturity Study of manufacturers, 77 percent of organizations polled have some sort of IIoT solution in place. The majority of these deployments are less mature and focus on simple data forwarding, device connectivity, and some real-time dashboard monitoring. However, there are a number of manufacturers rolling out more mature solutions that deliver innovative analytics such as machine learning, cluster analysis and artificial intelligence, or that are creating completely automated, single-step actions. What was mastered from these early trail-blazing organizations? Here are some key conclusions to consider:
The Data Challenge Is Real
The next phase in factory automation is anticipated to grow these data counts tremendously. In fact, new forms of digital technology, including touch interfaces and augmented-reality (AR) systems are already popping up in the advanced factory. Considering this current and future data outlook, manufacturing executives should understand that these large data sets are far too vast for humans to read. IIoT solutions are needed to make timely, smart, data-informed decisions. With high cloud-based data analytics, machine learning, and predictive reasoning, organizations can transform rich operational data into tangible business improvements.
ROI is Not Far Away
Once accordingly reviewed and acted upon, a company’s streaming and stored data becomes a vital business asset – enabling production improvements, cost savings, and smarter resource allocation. For instance, manufacturers can use IIoT-based data analysis to achieve the following:
1. Establish condition-based maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned equipment downtime, better manage servicing costs, optimize production, and extend the useful life of equipment;
2. Use rules-based automation and remote-control access to maximize yield while also maintaining quality, prolonging equipment lifespans, and remaining compliant;
3. Automate and connect every corner of the factory floor to optimize processes and material flow for more precise planning, just-in-time manufacturing, and workplace safety;
4. Make machines more autonomous, such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and industrial/collaborative robots, to reduce the workload of IT, operations, and engineering staff;
5. Find the core determinants of production and workflow performance, then take action to continually improve them.
And these are not the only applications of IIoT that can significantly improve financial outcomes. A PWC survey of industrial sectors projects that 10 percent of all companies that digitally transform their factories, and 27 percent of “first movers” that do so, will simultaneously achieve a 30 percent increase in revenue.
Precise Goals Key to Success
It’s essential to note that manufacturers are not spending blindly in this latest digitally transformed world. They are instead strategic about where they make their investments in order to realize the greatest rewards.
The Bsquare Maturity Study also revealed that logistics (95 percent) – including that on the factory floor—was the most common challenge being tackled by manufacturers that are currently adopting IIoT solutions. The other two top priorities were machine health (82 percent) and operating costs (34 percent).
IIoT can have a tremendous impact on an industrial organization. The technology can be used to connect physical assets, monitor asset data, predict conditions, automate operations, optimize equipment, and more. Whatever the goal, if rolled out properly, the technology offers a strategic advantage that allows data to be more actionable. By unlocking previously unknown operational insights, businesses can increase output, manage costs, and improve productivity, which is at the core of Industry 4.0.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
According to a present Bsquare Maturity Study of manufacturers, 77 percent of organizations polled have some sort of IIoT solution in place. The majority of these deployments are less mature and focus on simple data forwarding, device connectivity, and some real-time dashboard monitoring. However, there are a number of manufacturers rolling out more mature solutions that deliver innovative analytics such as machine learning, cluster analysis and artificial intelligence, or that are creating completely automated, single-step actions. What was mastered from these early trail-blazing organizations? Here are some key conclusions to consider:
The Data Challenge Is Real
The next phase in factory automation is anticipated to grow these data counts tremendously. In fact, new forms of digital technology, including touch interfaces and augmented-reality (AR) systems are already popping up in the advanced factory. Considering this current and future data outlook, manufacturing executives should understand that these large data sets are far too vast for humans to read. IIoT solutions are needed to make timely, smart, data-informed decisions. With high cloud-based data analytics, machine learning, and predictive reasoning, organizations can transform rich operational data into tangible business improvements.
ROI is Not Far Away
Once accordingly reviewed and acted upon, a company’s streaming and stored data becomes a vital business asset – enabling production improvements, cost savings, and smarter resource allocation. For instance, manufacturers can use IIoT-based data analysis to achieve the following:
1. Establish condition-based maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned equipment downtime, better manage servicing costs, optimize production, and extend the useful life of equipment;
2. Use rules-based automation and remote-control access to maximize yield while also maintaining quality, prolonging equipment lifespans, and remaining compliant;
3. Automate and connect every corner of the factory floor to optimize processes and material flow for more precise planning, just-in-time manufacturing, and workplace safety;
4. Make machines more autonomous, such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and industrial/collaborative robots, to reduce the workload of IT, operations, and engineering staff;
5. Find the core determinants of production and workflow performance, then take action to continually improve them.
And these are not the only applications of IIoT that can significantly improve financial outcomes. A PWC survey of industrial sectors projects that 10 percent of all companies that digitally transform their factories, and 27 percent of “first movers” that do so, will simultaneously achieve a 30 percent increase in revenue.
Precise Goals Key to Success
It’s essential to note that manufacturers are not spending blindly in this latest digitally transformed world. They are instead strategic about where they make their investments in order to realize the greatest rewards.
The Bsquare Maturity Study also revealed that logistics (95 percent) – including that on the factory floor—was the most common challenge being tackled by manufacturers that are currently adopting IIoT solutions. The other two top priorities were machine health (82 percent) and operating costs (34 percent).
IIoT can have a tremendous impact on an industrial organization. The technology can be used to connect physical assets, monitor asset data, predict conditions, automate operations, optimize equipment, and more. Whatever the goal, if rolled out properly, the technology offers a strategic advantage that allows data to be more actionable. By unlocking previously unknown operational insights, businesses can increase output, manage costs, and improve productivity, which is at the core of Industry 4.0.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
U.S. Health Officials Move to Tighten Sales of E-Cigarettes
Mar 14, 2019
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U.S. health regulators are moving beforehand with a plan designed to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of teenagers by reducing sales of most flavored products in convenience stores and online.
The new guidelines, first proposed in November, are the present government effort to counter what health officials call an epidemic of underage vaping.
E-cigarettes commonly heat a flavored nicotine solution into an inhalable vapor. Federal law bans their sale to those under 18, but 1 in 5 high school students report using e-cigarettes, according to the latest government figures.
Under recommended guidelines released Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration, e-cigarette makers would control sales of most flavored products to stores that verify the age of customers or include a separate, age-restricted area of the store for vaping products.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
The new guidelines, first proposed in November, are the present government effort to counter what health officials call an epidemic of underage vaping.
E-cigarettes commonly heat a flavored nicotine solution into an inhalable vapor. Federal law bans their sale to those under 18, but 1 in 5 high school students report using e-cigarettes, according to the latest government figures.
Under recommended guidelines released Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration, e-cigarette makers would control sales of most flavored products to stores that verify the age of customers or include a separate, age-restricted area of the store for vaping products.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
uEye CP camera family to be expanded
Mar 14, 2019
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IDS has built in the high-resolution 12 MP IMX226 rolling shutter sensor into the uEye CP camera family, giving increased resolution, speed and sensitivity. The new models are available with the established GigE or USB3 interfaces and will be available from May 2019.
Thanks to the BSI ('back-side-illumination') technology of the SONY STARVIS series of sensors, the IMX226 is greatest for tasks that need maximum results even in low light conditions. It delivers exceptionally low-noise images and is therefore ideally suited for applications in areas such as microscopy, medicine, logistics and traffic monitoring.
With a sensor size of 1/1.7', the uEye CP cameras, which are only 29 x 29 x 29 mm in size, also allow for a very large selection of cost-effective lenses. The sensor will be available in either color or monochrome. Thanks to the unique IDS software suite, users can also experience practical 'plug & play' with these cameras: the models are automatically recognized in the system and are straight away ready for use.
The uEye CP cameras at a glance:
-USB 3.0 and GigE interface
-12 MP CMOS sensor from the Sony STARVIS series
-4000 x 3000 px, pixel size 1.85 μm
-Particularly light-sensitive and low-noise
-Available from May 2019
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Thanks to the BSI ('back-side-illumination') technology of the SONY STARVIS series of sensors, the IMX226 is greatest for tasks that need maximum results even in low light conditions. It delivers exceptionally low-noise images and is therefore ideally suited for applications in areas such as microscopy, medicine, logistics and traffic monitoring.
With a sensor size of 1/1.7', the uEye CP cameras, which are only 29 x 29 x 29 mm in size, also allow for a very large selection of cost-effective lenses. The sensor will be available in either color or monochrome. Thanks to the unique IDS software suite, users can also experience practical 'plug & play' with these cameras: the models are automatically recognized in the system and are straight away ready for use.
The uEye CP cameras at a glance:
-USB 3.0 and GigE interface
-12 MP CMOS sensor from the Sony STARVIS series
-4000 x 3000 px, pixel size 1.85 μm
-Particularly light-sensitive and low-noise
-Available from May 2019
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Nissan Cuts Back on More Business at English Plant
Mar 13, 2019
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Infiniti Motor Co., the luxury division of Japanese automaker Nissan, says it's withdrawing from Western Europe — offering another blow to car makers in the U.K. bracing for Britain's departure from the European Union.
The company mentioned on Tuesday that as part of its restructuring plan, it will cease making two models, the Q30 and QX30, by mid-2019 at the manufacturing plant in Sunderland, in northern England.
Nissan ended plans in February to build a latest diesel-powered X-Trail sports power vehicle in Sunderland. That inverted a decision proclaimed two years ago after Prime Minister Theresa May's government offered some 60 million pounds in incentives.
Car makers are being required to measure uncertainty about feasible tariffs and border checks at a time when the industry confronts a wholesale overhaul amid changing consumer habits.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
The company mentioned on Tuesday that as part of its restructuring plan, it will cease making two models, the Q30 and QX30, by mid-2019 at the manufacturing plant in Sunderland, in northern England.
Nissan ended plans in February to build a latest diesel-powered X-Trail sports power vehicle in Sunderland. That inverted a decision proclaimed two years ago after Prime Minister Theresa May's government offered some 60 million pounds in incentives.
Car makers are being required to measure uncertainty about feasible tariffs and border checks at a time when the industry confronts a wholesale overhaul amid changing consumer habits.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Reeco wins prestigious Henry Ford Award
Mar 13, 2019
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An expert in collaborative robots has won a prestigious global award for its work with Ford.
Reeco Automation has got the Henry Ford Award for its partnership with Ford's engine plant in Bridgend is successfully integrating a collaborative robot (known as ‘cobots') into its manufacturing process.
Seven entries from Ford plants around the world were evaluated by judges before Reeco was picked as the winner along with Ford technicians, Gary Evans (Electrical Controls Specialist) and Phil Moreton (Senior Emerging Technology Engineer).
Reeco's Managing Director, Llewelyn Rees, Gary and Phil were offered with their award by Wallace Yearwood, Bridgend's Engine Plant Manager.
The high-profile success has resulted in Reeco being put forward by Ford for similar projects at some of the motor giant's other sites internationally.
Llewelyn, whose company is based in Caersws, Powys, said: 'To win the Henry Ford Award is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved, both at Reeco and the team at Bridgend Ford with whom we worked so closely.
'Both larger and smaller manufacturers are increasingly seeing the benefits of integrating cobots into their production processes, not to replace the human workforce but to complement them.'
Other Reeco customers involve Rolls Royce, Honeywell and Unilever.
The company is a turnkey solutions provider for cobots - making use of technology on to production lines, bringing about a step change in speed of production, efficiency and safety.
Reeco was built in August 2016 by Llewelyn and is the leading integrator of cobots in the UK. The global market for cobots is expected to grow by more than 40 per cent per year and be worth over £3billion by 2020.
Reeco offers customers with eight different cobot solutions including screw and bolt fixing, pick and place, riveting, dispensing, polishing, electronics and gluing.
The company also has a strong highlight on safety working with clients to create and implement safety strategies to ensure compliant cobot application.
By using cobots to carry out a range of tasks, employees can be freed up to work on more crucial tasks demanding human intervention.
Cobots allow operators and robot to work alongside without the need for safety fencing and expensive guarding, all regulated to ISO 13849-1. The cobots commonly have a compensation within 12 months dependent on the application.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Reeco Automation has got the Henry Ford Award for its partnership with Ford's engine plant in Bridgend is successfully integrating a collaborative robot (known as ‘cobots') into its manufacturing process.
Seven entries from Ford plants around the world were evaluated by judges before Reeco was picked as the winner along with Ford technicians, Gary Evans (Electrical Controls Specialist) and Phil Moreton (Senior Emerging Technology Engineer).
Reeco's Managing Director, Llewelyn Rees, Gary and Phil were offered with their award by Wallace Yearwood, Bridgend's Engine Plant Manager.
The high-profile success has resulted in Reeco being put forward by Ford for similar projects at some of the motor giant's other sites internationally.
Llewelyn, whose company is based in Caersws, Powys, said: 'To win the Henry Ford Award is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved, both at Reeco and the team at Bridgend Ford with whom we worked so closely.
'Both larger and smaller manufacturers are increasingly seeing the benefits of integrating cobots into their production processes, not to replace the human workforce but to complement them.'
Other Reeco customers involve Rolls Royce, Honeywell and Unilever.
The company is a turnkey solutions provider for cobots - making use of technology on to production lines, bringing about a step change in speed of production, efficiency and safety.
Reeco was built in August 2016 by Llewelyn and is the leading integrator of cobots in the UK. The global market for cobots is expected to grow by more than 40 per cent per year and be worth over £3billion by 2020.
Reeco offers customers with eight different cobot solutions including screw and bolt fixing, pick and place, riveting, dispensing, polishing, electronics and gluing.
The company also has a strong highlight on safety working with clients to create and implement safety strategies to ensure compliant cobot application.
By using cobots to carry out a range of tasks, employees can be freed up to work on more crucial tasks demanding human intervention.
Cobots allow operators and robot to work alongside without the need for safety fencing and expensive guarding, all regulated to ISO 13849-1. The cobots commonly have a compensation within 12 months dependent on the application.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
AMP Robotics & Ryohshin work on New Industrial Automation for Construction and Demolition Recycling
Mar 13, 2019
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AMP Robotics Corp. ('AMP'), a master in artificial intelligence ('AI') and robotics for the recycling industry, and Ryohshin Co. Ltd. ('Ryohshin'), a leader in waste control technology in Japan, today introduced a partnership to make and sell AI-driven industrial robotics for material recovery in the Japanese Construction and Demolition ('C&D') market. The companies also announced the industrial launch of a detailed solution of high-performance C&D robotic systems now presented in Japan.
Ryohshin and AMP co-developed a groundbreaking robotic system using the AMP Neuron™ AI platform to guide high-performance robots that spot, arrange, pick and plan C&D debris for recycling. The two C&D robotic systems are called ‘AI-Benkei' and ‘AI-Musashi'.
AI-Benkei is the heavy-duty workhorse operating a single-robot cell to handle heavy trash up to 40 kg, running up to a phenomenal 25 metric tons per hour. AI-Musashi is the high-speed racehorse using a tandem-robot cell that swiftly picks smaller objects at an unprecedented speed of 160 pieces of material per minute, processing up to 10 metric tons per hour. The two methods combine payload and speed to form a complete solution that can operate 24/7 and process a vast array of material including metal, wood, electronics, concrete and much more.
AMP Neuron is the 'eyes' and 'brain' of the robotic setup achieving real-time pattern recognition to determine target materials. It continually learns by processing vast numbers of data converted from millions of images captured via its vision system. AMP Neuron realizes different colors, textures, shapes and patterns to identify material characteristics. AMP Neuron collects all data in a material stream, providing transparency about its material composition, as well as analysis of operational efficiency. Customers use this data to supervise and measure performance, while attaining vital insights to make key business decisions.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Ryohshin and AMP co-developed a groundbreaking robotic system using the AMP Neuron™ AI platform to guide high-performance robots that spot, arrange, pick and plan C&D debris for recycling. The two C&D robotic systems are called ‘AI-Benkei' and ‘AI-Musashi'.
AI-Benkei is the heavy-duty workhorse operating a single-robot cell to handle heavy trash up to 40 kg, running up to a phenomenal 25 metric tons per hour. AI-Musashi is the high-speed racehorse using a tandem-robot cell that swiftly picks smaller objects at an unprecedented speed of 160 pieces of material per minute, processing up to 10 metric tons per hour. The two methods combine payload and speed to form a complete solution that can operate 24/7 and process a vast array of material including metal, wood, electronics, concrete and much more.
AMP Neuron is the 'eyes' and 'brain' of the robotic setup achieving real-time pattern recognition to determine target materials. It continually learns by processing vast numbers of data converted from millions of images captured via its vision system. AMP Neuron realizes different colors, textures, shapes and patterns to identify material characteristics. AMP Neuron collects all data in a material stream, providing transparency about its material composition, as well as analysis of operational efficiency. Customers use this data to supervise and measure performance, while attaining vital insights to make key business decisions.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
New EC-i 52XL 200W High Torque Brushless Servo Motor from maxon
Mar 13, 2019
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The new EC-i 52XL 200W Brushless Servo Motor from maxon is a powerhouse. When space is constrained but high torque and dynamics are necessary, the maxon EC-i 52XL motor is the ideal motor choice.
With its extended length (80 → 110mm), this motor with flux collector rotor gives outstanding torque performance compared to the existing EC-i 52 180W High Torque that is often needed, especially on the industrial automation front.
Its extra power can be even more considerable at relatively low speed which makes it a powerful fit to a variety of industrial applications including material handling & transport systems.
Because of its optimized magnet ring, the brushless EC-i 52XL motor with an iron winding includes a very high torque occurrence and a low cogging torque. The multi-pole internal rotor is incredibly dynamic. Its solid design, with a steel flange and steel housing, makes this motor a sturdy solution for industrial applications.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
With its extended length (80 → 110mm), this motor with flux collector rotor gives outstanding torque performance compared to the existing EC-i 52 180W High Torque that is often needed, especially on the industrial automation front.
Its extra power can be even more considerable at relatively low speed which makes it a powerful fit to a variety of industrial applications including material handling & transport systems.
Because of its optimized magnet ring, the brushless EC-i 52XL motor with an iron winding includes a very high torque occurrence and a low cogging torque. The multi-pole internal rotor is incredibly dynamic. Its solid design, with a steel flange and steel housing, makes this motor a sturdy solution for industrial applications.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Endress+Hauser Breaks Ground at New Gulf Coast Site
Mar 12, 2019
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Endress+Hauser invests $38.5 million into a new 112,000 square-foot Gulf Coast Regional Center Campus. The company officially broke ground on March 7, 2019, at its new site in Pearland’s lower Kirby District, just outside of the Houston area. Completion is projected by the end of 2020.
“We continue to create investments that empower growth and extra extension in the U.S. market,” said Matthias Altendorf, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group. “The campus investment will enhance cooperation and relationships with our sales representatives, strategic partnerships and our customers. We are excited to continue increasing our presence and business in the Gulf region and look forward to growth in Pearland.”
The new campus will offer areas for calibration, repair and training, which will include a brand new state-of-the-art PTU (Process Training Unit). The facility will house teams to support Endress+Hauser’s products, solutions and services for process automation, SpectraSensors’ gas analysis systems for the U.S. and international customers and Analytik Jena’s product lines for laboratory instrumentation. The campus will include a building and warehouse location for Endress+Hauser’s partner for Sales and Service in the Gulf Region, Vector Controls and Automation Group. The new campus will place approximately 110 employees.
Pat Irwin, Endress+Hauser’s Area Vice President for the Gulf Coast region and Jared Boudreaux, Vector Controls’ President, both agree, “As we have grown our local market presence in this critical Houston area, this investment further strengthens our position and reaffirms our growth strategies for years to come.”
The architectural project performer, Zeigler Cooper Architects, has built a design with emphasis on Regional Texas Architecture. Responsiveness to the local climate, use of regionally authentic interior and exterior materials and attention to scale are important to the success of the project. The building will be manufactured under the instructions of a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) “Silver” project as stipulated by the U.S. Green Building Council, reflecting Endress+Hauser’s sustainability principles. The project will be led and handled by Genesis Property Development.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
“We continue to create investments that empower growth and extra extension in the U.S. market,” said Matthias Altendorf, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group. “The campus investment will enhance cooperation and relationships with our sales representatives, strategic partnerships and our customers. We are excited to continue increasing our presence and business in the Gulf region and look forward to growth in Pearland.”
The new campus will offer areas for calibration, repair and training, which will include a brand new state-of-the-art PTU (Process Training Unit). The facility will house teams to support Endress+Hauser’s products, solutions and services for process automation, SpectraSensors’ gas analysis systems for the U.S. and international customers and Analytik Jena’s product lines for laboratory instrumentation. The campus will include a building and warehouse location for Endress+Hauser’s partner for Sales and Service in the Gulf Region, Vector Controls and Automation Group. The new campus will place approximately 110 employees.
Pat Irwin, Endress+Hauser’s Area Vice President for the Gulf Coast region and Jared Boudreaux, Vector Controls’ President, both agree, “As we have grown our local market presence in this critical Houston area, this investment further strengthens our position and reaffirms our growth strategies for years to come.”
The architectural project performer, Zeigler Cooper Architects, has built a design with emphasis on Regional Texas Architecture. Responsiveness to the local climate, use of regionally authentic interior and exterior materials and attention to scale are important to the success of the project. The building will be manufactured under the instructions of a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) “Silver” project as stipulated by the U.S. Green Building Council, reflecting Endress+Hauser’s sustainability principles. The project will be led and handled by Genesis Property Development.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
Today¡¯s Industrial Revolution is Challenging Old Recruitment Methods
Mar 12, 2019
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In the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there is a debate as to whether our technologically advanced economy benefits or disadvantages the U.S. workforce. Artificial intelligence, robotics and the internet of things are cleaning across industries, triggering job security worries among some individuals. In reality, companies are utilizing such technology to find the right employees, at the right time. With the help of predictive analytics and similar data processing, companies can reach and hire a larger pool of qualified applicants.
Job opportunities are forecasted to meet, even surpass, the historical peak of 2001 in the coming years. As the manufacturing industry reevaluates its future, it is clear that there is a major skills gap. A report by The Manufacturing Institute reveals that unfilled manufacturing jobs could reach 2.4 million by 2028, causing the U.S. to lose $454 billion. Following the economic downturn of 2008, millennials being introduced to the workforce were forced to re-examine the terms of full-time work. This led them to look for part-time contract work, consequently helping the manufacturing industry. To pro-actively load positions in this changing business, there needs to be a strong collaboration between people, processes and systems.
The use of predictive analytics and machine-learning has become an streamlined way to find and employ skilled candidates. Using these processes eliminates the guesswork and time expenditure of placing employees through more traditional methods while allowing for more targeted recruitment strategies.
No stranger to product fluctuation and supply chain breakdowns, manufacturers and top-tier suppliers are in an ideal position to hire from the gig workforce. To streamline the process, operations and workforce management teams can take the following steps:
No. 1 - Utilize predictive analytics to monitor productivity and identify inconsistencies
Gathering quality performance metrics from one end of the supply chain to the other, manufacturers can determine which processes are working and where inconsistencies exist. This type of data-driven decision-making helps target and hire freelance workers who possess the necessary traits and skills to maintain fluidity and performance in meeting objectives. The use of predictive in recruiting from large talent pools allows companies to select and retain talent committed to advancing within the field. Utilizing the gig economy, businesses may find talent to fulfill their need, but that support the long-term mission. Predictive analytics recruits with the goal of retaining; bringing in the best talent and determining best next steps for continued training and advancement. Continuously analyzing workplace and labor data assures hiring and turnover needs are both met and kept.
No. 2 - Deploy a mobile platform
As a predominantly millennial-led group, gig workers spend most of their time on mobile devices rather than traditional forms of communication. To reach the key players of the 21st century, businesses must reimagine traditional recruiting channels. With a text or click, employees are being hired and offered incentives to recruit others. , it is just as to continue utilizing the technology that first attracted the talent. a platform where employees can go to train, receive feedback and monitor progress streamlines processes steering away from constant supervision as a means of assuring quality performance.
Simultaneously, scalable applications, specifically solutions software, can compile employee related data (tenure, attendance, performance, issue identification) for employers into one presentable dashboard while allowing for real-time communication. To effectively communicate through the multiple channels of the management supply chain, liaisons at each manufacturing and supply chain location need to be trained and fluent in the use of mobile, integrated data platforms.
No. 3 - Develop scalable solutions
To further economize, manufacturers and suppliers should carefully analyze the ebb and flow of their production goals, as many experience apparent seasonal trends. A pliable, trained and scalable workforce gotten through the above processes can enable manufacturers to lessen costs and ensure staffing levels are managed accordingly for seasonal production demands.
Leveraging innovative recruiting channels streamlines manufacturing business processes, while lowering overhead and saving time. As competition continues to scale, it is important to adapt to the economic environment; in this case, the utilization of the gig economy in tandem with modern technological offerings and trends.
This article is orignally posted on Tronserve.com
Job opportunities are forecasted to meet, even surpass, the historical peak of 2001 in the coming years. As the manufacturing industry reevaluates its future, it is clear that there is a major skills gap. A report by The Manufacturing Institute reveals that unfilled manufacturing jobs could reach 2.4 million by 2028, causing the U.S. to lose $454 billion. Following the economic downturn of 2008, millennials being introduced to the workforce were forced to re-examine the terms of full-time work. This led them to look for part-time contract work, consequently helping the manufacturing industry. To pro-actively load positions in this changing business, there needs to be a strong collaboration between people, processes and systems.
The use of predictive analytics and machine-learning has become an streamlined way to find and employ skilled candidates. Using these processes eliminates the guesswork and time expenditure of placing employees through more traditional methods while allowing for more targeted recruitment strategies.
No stranger to product fluctuation and supply chain breakdowns, manufacturers and top-tier suppliers are in an ideal position to hire from the gig workforce. To streamline the process, operations and workforce management teams can take the following steps:
No. 1 - Utilize predictive analytics to monitor productivity and identify inconsistencies
Gathering quality performance metrics from one end of the supply chain to the other, manufacturers can determine which processes are working and where inconsistencies exist. This type of data-driven decision-making helps target and hire freelance workers who possess the necessary traits and skills to maintain fluidity and performance in meeting objectives. The use of predictive in recruiting from large talent pools allows companies to select and retain talent committed to advancing within the field. Utilizing the gig economy, businesses may find talent to fulfill their need, but that support the long-term mission. Predictive analytics recruits with the goal of retaining; bringing in the best talent and determining best next steps for continued training and advancement. Continuously analyzing workplace and labor data assures hiring and turnover needs are both met and kept.
No. 2 - Deploy a mobile platform
As a predominantly millennial-led group, gig workers spend most of their time on mobile devices rather than traditional forms of communication. To reach the key players of the 21st century, businesses must reimagine traditional recruiting channels. With a text or click, employees are being hired and offered incentives to recruit others. , it is just as to continue utilizing the technology that first attracted the talent. a platform where employees can go to train, receive feedback and monitor progress streamlines processes steering away from constant supervision as a means of assuring quality performance.
Simultaneously, scalable applications, specifically solutions software, can compile employee related data (tenure, attendance, performance, issue identification) for employers into one presentable dashboard while allowing for real-time communication. To effectively communicate through the multiple channels of the management supply chain, liaisons at each manufacturing and supply chain location need to be trained and fluent in the use of mobile, integrated data platforms.
No. 3 - Develop scalable solutions
To further economize, manufacturers and suppliers should carefully analyze the ebb and flow of their production goals, as many experience apparent seasonal trends. A pliable, trained and scalable workforce gotten through the above processes can enable manufacturers to lessen costs and ensure staffing levels are managed accordingly for seasonal production demands.
Leveraging innovative recruiting channels streamlines manufacturing business processes, while lowering overhead and saving time. As competition continues to scale, it is important to adapt to the economic environment; in this case, the utilization of the gig economy in tandem with modern technological offerings and trends.
This article is orignally posted on Tronserve.com
Platinum Tools® Launches New ezEX®38 RJ45 Connector
Mar 12, 2019
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NEWBURY PARK, Calif., March 11, 2019 - Platinum Tools® (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination and testing of wire and cable, is happy to announce the launch of the new ezEX®38 RJ45 connector.
'Now available, the ezEX38 RJ45 connector is manufactured for smaller insulation diameters commonly found in Cat5e and smaller Cat6 cabling,' stated John Phillips, Platinum Tools, Inc. product manager. 'The ezEX®38 features the same distinctive integrated branded Hi-Lo stagger load bar, allowing the conductors to pass through the front end of the connector making it easy to validate the wiring sequence before terminating. This connector is typically utilized with Cat5e and smaller Cat6 cabling. The compatible crimping tool is our EXO Crimp Frame® and EXO-EX Die™ (100061C).'
Additional features and specifications include:
• Simple one piece/pass through design, no bars or liners
• Insulation Diameter (Conductor) Size range: .033in. - .038in. (0.84 -0.97mm)
• Max Outer Diameter: .290in. (7.36mm)
• 50 micron gold plated contacts
• 5e/6/6A compliant
• Solid or Stranded 24-22 AWG
• TIA, TAA, RoHS, UL & FCC compliant
'Platinum Tools has been inquired by installers to create an ezEX that will work on the smaller insulation diameters, and we answered the call,' Phillips concluded. 'Now we can offer a full range of insulation diameters from 0.033 in. through 0.048 in.'
For additional pricing and more information on Platinum Tools and its complete product line, please visit www.platinumtools.com, call (800) 749-5783, or email info@platinumtools.com.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
'Now available, the ezEX38 RJ45 connector is manufactured for smaller insulation diameters commonly found in Cat5e and smaller Cat6 cabling,' stated John Phillips, Platinum Tools, Inc. product manager. 'The ezEX®38 features the same distinctive integrated branded Hi-Lo stagger load bar, allowing the conductors to pass through the front end of the connector making it easy to validate the wiring sequence before terminating. This connector is typically utilized with Cat5e and smaller Cat6 cabling. The compatible crimping tool is our EXO Crimp Frame® and EXO-EX Die™ (100061C).'
Additional features and specifications include:
• Simple one piece/pass through design, no bars or liners
• Insulation Diameter (Conductor) Size range: .033in. - .038in. (0.84 -0.97mm)
• Max Outer Diameter: .290in. (7.36mm)
• 50 micron gold plated contacts
• 5e/6/6A compliant
• Solid or Stranded 24-22 AWG
• TIA, TAA, RoHS, UL & FCC compliant
'Platinum Tools has been inquired by installers to create an ezEX that will work on the smaller insulation diameters, and we answered the call,' Phillips concluded. 'Now we can offer a full range of insulation diameters from 0.033 in. through 0.048 in.'
For additional pricing and more information on Platinum Tools and its complete product line, please visit www.platinumtools.com, call (800) 749-5783, or email info@platinumtools.com.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
KEYENCE Announces New Safety Interlock Switch
Mar 12, 2019
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Itasca, IL: Today, KEYENCE Corporation of America, a major supplier of sensors, measuring systems, laser markers, microscopes, and machine vision systems worldwide has circulated a new safety interlock switch. KEYENCE is adding value to their established offering of innovative safety light curtains and safety area scanners. The new GS Series safety interlock switch is developed to simply work better. It has a compact and robust design, forgiving and stable alignment, and is easily integrated into any safety system.
KEYENCE has pressed the limits of what safety interlock switches can do. Every aspect of safety interlock switches has been carefully researched and upgraded with advanced features, resulting in a much simpler device that manufacturers have never seen until now.
Innovative Features
• A redesigned actuator allows for much easier door closure and the ability to maintain door closure over time even when doors/gates sag or machine vibration occurs. This improvement eliminates unnecessary machine stoppages.
• Large LED status indicators change colors depending on door status, allowing personnel to easily check if the door is open/closed from a distance. These features maintain valuable machine uptime.
• An extremely small footprint allows for direct and flexible mounting, increasing the location options.
• The new Safety Interlock switch integrates seamlessly and can achieve the highest level of safety all while eliminating the need for additional components.
• Cascade/daisy chain up to thirty units while maintaining individual door I/O. This minimizes wiring yet allows for quick isolation of areas needing attention
Each design feature serves to reduce time and costs associated with installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
For more details about the GS Series, visit www.keyence.com/GS-PR
KEYENCE Corporation of America is an 8-time Top 100 Most Innovative Companies in The World award winner. KEYENCE is a leading supplier of sensors, measuring systems, laser markers, microscopes, and machine vision systems worldwide, KEYENCE is at the forefront of factory automation. Focusing on innovation helps drive KEYENCE's global network of direct sales engineers in providing over 200,000 clients with value-added solutions.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com
KEYENCE has pressed the limits of what safety interlock switches can do. Every aspect of safety interlock switches has been carefully researched and upgraded with advanced features, resulting in a much simpler device that manufacturers have never seen until now.
Innovative Features
• A redesigned actuator allows for much easier door closure and the ability to maintain door closure over time even when doors/gates sag or machine vibration occurs. This improvement eliminates unnecessary machine stoppages.
• Large LED status indicators change colors depending on door status, allowing personnel to easily check if the door is open/closed from a distance. These features maintain valuable machine uptime.
• An extremely small footprint allows for direct and flexible mounting, increasing the location options.
• The new Safety Interlock switch integrates seamlessly and can achieve the highest level of safety all while eliminating the need for additional components.
• Cascade/daisy chain up to thirty units while maintaining individual door I/O. This minimizes wiring yet allows for quick isolation of areas needing attention
Each design feature serves to reduce time and costs associated with installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
For more details about the GS Series, visit www.keyence.com/GS-PR
KEYENCE Corporation of America is an 8-time Top 100 Most Innovative Companies in The World award winner. KEYENCE is a leading supplier of sensors, measuring systems, laser markers, microscopes, and machine vision systems worldwide, KEYENCE is at the forefront of factory automation. Focusing on innovation helps drive KEYENCE's global network of direct sales engineers in providing over 200,000 clients with value-added solutions.
This article is originally posted on Tronserve.com