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Five Things: Automated Assembly

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John Sprovieri
May 24, 2022

Symphoni from ATS Automation is a compact, self-contained, pre-engineered automated assembly cell. Equipped with standard servo-controlled devices, including a high-speed delta robot, the cell can be configured to make a wide range of products, from simple two-piece assemblies to complex products having dozens of components and specialized processes. 


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The Right Robot for the Job

Systems integrator mixes and matches SCARA robots for medical device assembly line.
May 12, 2022
“Always use the right tool for the job.” The old adage is applicable whether you’re talking about a hand tool or something as sophisticated as an industrial robot.
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Best Practices for Conveyor Maintenance

Best Practices for Conveyor Maintenance

Timely and proper maintenance is essential for all key conveyor components.
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Austin Weber
April 4, 2022
Despite its advanced capabilities, automation equipment used on assembly lines remains susceptible to failure. This presents manufacturers with the ongoing challenge of preventing unplanned equipment downtime, which is always disruptive and costly.
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Justifying Investment in Automation

Justifying Investment in Automation

Production ‘pain points’ should be identified and well documented.
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Austin Weber
March 31, 2022
Justifying automation has never been easier. The Covid pandemic, coupled with a severe worker shortage, a widening skills gap and the "great resignation," has increased demand for automated guided vehicles, conveyors, robots and other types of equipment.
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Inside or Outside?

Inside or Outside?

Greater process control, lower setup costs and simple equipment programming make it easier than ever for manufacturers to build their automation in-house rather than hire a machine builder.
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Jim Camillo
March 30, 2022
Some questions that manufacturers must address have a simple yes or no answer. Others are not so clear cut. A good example of the latter type is 'Should we build automation in-house?'
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Designing Parts for Automation

Designing Parts for Automation

Design for assembly principles can improve efficiency for manual or automated assembly.
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Jim Camillo
March 24, 2022
That marketers increasingly use robots and automation equipment in their TV ads should come as no surprise. To them, such machinery represents the product they're selling: An automatic and simple push-button solution to the problem consumers are worried about at that moment.
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Man vs. Machine

Man vs. Machine

Industry 4.0 is evolving into human-centric manufacturing.
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Austin Weber
March 23, 2022
Many people are afraid of snakes and spiders. But, robots and other machines also create anxiety and trepidation in some humans. While Industry 4.0 technology, such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, collaborative robots, data analytics and digital twins, now make it easier than ever for humans and machines to work in close proximity, fears persist.
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