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The Knotts Co. Proudly Celebrates 65 Years Serving the NJ & NY Area

Posted by Rick Howe

May 31, 2017 9:00:00 AM

A note from our President, Rick Howe.

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Topics: robotics, automation, The Knotts Company, The Knotts Co, NY, NJ

OptoForce - How to Find the Center Point of An Object

Posted by Kelly Howe

Apr 20, 2017 9:00:00 AM

This post is brought to you by OptoForce.

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Topics: solutions, automation, sensor, Universal Robots, OptoForce, center point

Bimba Offers Automated Solutions for Conveyor Rail Adjustments

Posted by Mark Howe

Mar 3, 2014 3:49:00 PM

Custom Bimba Solution - This post is brought to you by Bimba Solution Shop. Contact us if you would like Bimba to look closer at your application.

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Many companies run multiple sizes of products on one conveyor line. To accomplish this, someone must walk the entire length of the line and manually adjust the guide rails to accommodate the different sized packages. This is often done between shifts, due to the amount of time it takes, which depends on the length of the conveyor. Companies with long conveyor lines are looking for an automated solution that reduces changeover time and costs.

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Topics: air cylinder, bimba, automation

The New CT4 High-Speed Cartesian Robot from IAI

Posted by Mark Guida

Feb 7, 2013 10:00:00 AM

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Topics: manufacturing, industrial automation nj/ny, automation solutions, robotics, motion control, solutions, automation

Reduction of Costs Using Electric Actuators

Posted by Mark Guida

Jul 30, 2012 9:54:00 AM

In today's high-paced, tight-fisted economy, cost savings and efficiency are keys to a company's success.  This is particularly true in manufacturing.  For many years pneumatic cylinders have been the staple of motion axes in machines; they are cheap, quick, and are capable of high force outputs.  

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Topics: cost savings, automation solutions, robotics, improvement, electric cylinder, automation

Understanding Machine Automation Terminology

Posted by Mark Guida

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.

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Topics: industrial automation nj/ny, robotics, technology, electric cylinder, motion, motion control, assembly, automation, sensor, controls, vision, automated inspection, ethercat, industrial vision