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…
Save Your Factory with Robotic Automation — Automate Now
As more companies struggle to maintain a competitive edge, robotic automation provides a key advantage for your manufacturing productivity. In the grand scheme of things, deciding to implement automation will most likely be the easy part. Deciding on the who, what, where, when and why is the difficult part. Here are some tips to help you through the decision-making process. Why automate? To improve throughput,…
When Considering Controllers…Do Operating Systems Matter? Flexicell Responds in Control Engineering Magazine
Traditionally, a programmable logic controller (PLC) was simply a black box that sported a proprietary operating system. The PLCs of 25 years ago were basically in the background, and most had to be programmed either on an attached keypad or with a hand-held unit that plugged into the system with proprietary programming methods. Today, there are many more choices of controllers and a push for…
What is a System Integrator?
A robotic system integrator is a company that combines a variety of components around one or more core robots into an entire working system called a robotic cell. A custom integrator creates individualized solutions based on each client’s manufacturing or material handling needs. Since components can come from a variety of manufacturers, the integrator must maintain a solid understanding of how all the components work…
8 Tips for Successful Automation Integration Projects
As much as 80% of project problems are due to a lack of proper communications between the client and the integrator, according to the results of a recent survey of system integrators by Control Engineering Magazine. These 8 tips explain the need to ensure all project details are discussed with every stakeholder; disseminate all decisions to everyone responsible for designing, implementing or using the system;…
Top Criteria for Selecting Robotic System Integrators
As a system integrator Flexicell often asks our clients and potential clients what criteria they use to qualify the firm they are considering to provide automation in their manufacturing plants. They tell Flexicell they want an integrator with a solid reputation, experience in automating their type of manufacturing environment and a reasonable price as their top priorities, and secondly, they want a good relationship with…