Flexicell Officially Certified by FANUC as an Integrator of Robotic Vision Systems using iRVision
Based on our experience with FANUC’s iRVision® product and the successful deployment of robotic vision, Flexicell has been welcomed into FANUC’s Certified Vision Specialist program. As a company already recognized by FANUC as a Strategic Market Specialist and Level 4 Authorized Integrator, Flexicell is honored to accept another distinction that recognizes our dedication to innovation and flexible solutions. The Certified Vision Specialist program is reserved…
Top 10 Reasons to Automate Your Manufacturing NOW, even with a Recession
In our last blog entry we posted our Top 10 Reasons to Automate with Industrial Robots. Well that got us thinking about why it is important to automate NOW. During this economic recession may be the best time to invest in your company’s future, and here are our Top 10 reasons why… It takes time to install a new robotic system. Do it now while…
Top 10 Reasons to Automate with Industrial Robots
Here are Flexicell’s top ten reasons to automate your manufacturing with industrial robotics: To create your best lean automated manufacturing process. To reduce operating costs. To perfect quality. To improve productivity. To optimize cycle times and throughput. To protect employees and reduce Workers Compensation claims. To reduce scrap and waste. To be environmentally friendly with lower energy usage. To add flexibility to future lines. To…
FANUC Introduces New M-3iA Robot Perfect for Assembly, Small Part Handling & Picking Applications
FANUC Robotics America, Inc. has introduced the new FANUC M-3iA intelligent, parallel-link robot designed to maximize speed and flexibility for assembly, small part handling and picking applications. It is a larger version of the company’s M-1iA robot, introduced last year. Available in a four- or six-axis model, the M-3iA offers the same unique parallel-link structure, is lightweight and portable, and accommodates payloads up to 6kg….
2010 Growth Opportunities and Trends in Packaging Automation Equipment
Here is part two of Flexicell’s blog report on “The Road to Recovery”in the Packaging Machinery industry… In our previous blog post, we reported growth in automation categories. In this post, we continue that report with a look at which elements of the packaging machinery business are expected to see more emphasis in 2010. These figures are taken from the 2009 annual report by PMMI,…
2010 Packaging Report Shows Companies Cutting Costs by Adding Automation and Technology
Automation packaging trends sprouting from the recession include increased demand for refurbished or upgraded packaging machinery, surges in demand for copacking and contract-packaging operations, and consumers’ new-found affection for private-label products. Just as importantly, says Chuck Yuska, president and CEO of the Packaging Machinery and Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), lean principles are cutting across all levels of companies’ operations. Consumer product goods companies (CPGs) are cutting…
Robotic Purchases Picking Up in Several Industries
Several trends indicating an upswing in robotic purchases were noted at the International Federation of Robotics’ IREX Robotics show in Tokyo recently, as reported by Jeff Burnstein, Robotics Industry Association (RIA) president. The first appears in the automotive industry—the largest customer for robotics—with indications that manufacturers will remain a significant customer as new car models are introduced into the marketplace. Suppliers to the auto industry…
Automation Robot Purchases Increase in Life Sciences and Food/Consumer Goods Companies
According to a third-quarter report issued by the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), automation robot orders rose in two manufacturing categories: life sciences and food & consumer goods. The increase shows 14% more sales with life sciences customers, and a 12% increase with food & consumer goods customers. The RIA reports that some 192,000 robots are now used in the United States, placing the United States…