What is Smart Automation?
Smart Automation
Automation is the use of machines, control systems and information technologies to optimize productivity in the production of goods and delivery of services.
The correct incentive for applying automation is to increase productivity, and/or quality beyond that possible with current human labor levels so as to realize economies of scale, and/or realize predictable quality levels while increasing productivity and lowering operating costs.
At Smart Automation Solutions we work with your engineering staff to provide the best automation solutions for all your needs.
Vision Guided Robot Sytems
A Vision Guided Robot System is comprised of three core systems including robotic system, vision system, and component bulk handling system (hopper or conveyor system).The vision system determines the position of randomly fed products onto a recycling conveyor system.
The vision system and control software give the robot exact coordinates of the components, which are spread out randomly beneath the camera field of vision, enabling the robot arm(s) to move to a selected component and pick from the conveyor belt. The conveyor, normally, stops under the camera where the position of the parts is determined. If the cycle time is short, it is also possible to pick a component without stopping the conveyor.
This is achieved by fitting an encoder to the conveyor and tracking the component through the vision software. This functionality is usually referred to as vision guided robotics (VGR). It is a fast-growing technology and a way to reduce manpower and retain production, especially in countries with high manufacturing overheads and labor costs.
Convertibility and Turnaround
Manufacturers are increasingly demanding flexibility and convertibility in their manufacturing processes. Manufacturers are increasingly demanding the ability to easily switch from manufacturing one product to next without having to completely rebuild the production lines.
Flexibility and distributed processes have led to the introduction of Automated Guided Vehicles with Natural Features Navigation. Our engineers will implement a process to seamlessly guide you through this process.
Packaging Automation
Smart Automation Solutions staff has a long heritage of providing advanced motion control and robotic technology for packaging lines including integration experience with flow wrappers, vacuum packaging systems, carton, bag and specialized package filling lines.