Mar 1, 2012 3:09:00 PM
With the technology today in motion control and machine automation, there can be a large number of terms used that are unfamiliar. This can lead to miscommunication or in the worst case, a machine that does not work. Here's a short list of common components and terms that are commonly used with respect to machine automation that will hopefully help to reduce some confusion.
Topics: industrial automation nj/ny, robotics, technology, electric cylinder, motion, motion control, assembly, automation, sensor, controls, vision, automated inspection, ethercat, industrial vision
Nov 1, 2011 8:30:00 AM
“The hand is quicker than the eye” is an old adage from magicians and illusionists. Indeed, the human eye can be fooled from time to time. And when it comes to food processing and packaging it is important that our eyes are not fooled. With advances in vision inspection equipment, machines can help with visual inspections. This automation can greatly improve quality, safety and efficiency in a food packaging operation.
Topics: industrial automation nj/ny, knotts company, vision, automated inspection
Feb 10, 2011 11:40:00 AM
Just about every item you find on a store shelf has some kind of code printed, stamped, or burned into the packaging. Whether it's simply the product’s part number or a complex string of date and lot codes, verification of these codes is critical. These codes can be used to track products through the consumer marketplace making consumer support, such as recalling allergy medicine, much easier and more accurately to accomplish. Missing or incorrect information would render the entire coding process useless. In the past, random samples of coded products were inspected by hand. This can be a cost effective solution when it is not necessary to inspect each item coming off the manufacturing line or when quantities are low. In the case of food or medicine, however, 100% inspection is becoming required more often than not and on a high-speed manufacturing line, hand inspection is useless. This is when automatic verification of the codes really stands out.
Topics: sensor, vision, automated inspection, industrial vision, inspection, validation, lot code, date code, laser sensor
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