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Added Value: The Importance of Aftermarket Care
You’ve covered every detail in upfront costs and factory floorspace, but what about technical support and service after production starts? Whether buying one robot or hundreds, having access to diverse support services to ensure peak robot performance is vital to maximizing your return on investment. Here’s why.
Real-Time Tracking of Parts Reduces Downtime
To optimize logistical flows, reduce downtime and improve productivity, WorkPLAN 2019 R1 from Vero Software allows users to model their workshop and localize parts during the manufacturing process in real-time through activity time recordings or operator location declarations.
Optical Sensors for Longer Operating Distances
Ideal for Industry 4.0 manufacturing, R20x series photoelectric sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs use DuraBeam Laser and Multi-Pixel technologies for extremely precise detection and distance measurement of small objects.
Making High Efficiency Production and Inspection Even Better
System-integrated and inexpensive, the precision measurement I/O technology of the ELM314x EtherCAT Measurement Module from Beckhoff Automation improves the process reliability of highly efficient machines and test benches used in final inspection.
Smart Proximity Sensors Improve Predictive Maintenance
E2E NEXT proximity sensors from Omron feature exceptionally long sensing distances and IoT functionality that helps shops reduce potential causes of unplanned downtime.
Perpetual Wireless Equipment Health Monitoring
The Vero equipment monitoring system from Nikola Labs promises to simplify maintenance and perpetually power sensors without wires or disposable batteries.
The Future of Industrial Hydraulics
Achieving energy savings up to 60 percent in medium performance applications up to 30 kW, the compact CytroBox hydraulic power unit from Bosch Rexroth integrates IoT technologies for connectivity, condition monitoring, data analysis and more.
Beyond Downtime Avoidance
With the Zero Down Time (ZDT) system from FANUC, users can access robot details from anywhere in the world to maximize production throughput, optimize maintenance costs, take corrective actions and increase the life of their robots.
New ABB Robotics Education Affiliate
Motlow State Community College is new member of the program.
When Production Organizes Itself
Fully automated Industry 4.0 systems from KASTO create an intelligent factory that continually monitors and optimizes itself, produces higher parts, eliminates operating errors, ensuring a good competitive position and heightened customer satisfaction.
Redefining Sheet Metal Automation Strategy
The ASTES4 LASORTING system from MC Machinery is a fully integrated system for cutting, sorting and storage of sheet metal to streamline processes, speed up production and reduce labor costs.
How to Use Virtual and Augmented Reality in Manufacturing
How simulating the factory can help fix mistakes and improve production.
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