Quality control in manufacturing: SPI machine checks PCB deposits

No vision, no problem. 👀   Flexiv’s Rizon 10 adaptive robot completes the CNC tool change process with unmatched precision. ⚙️🤖   How? Force control. 💪   Quite simply, it can feel where a tool is and when it is seated. 🎯 From position correction to tool exchange — one robot, multiple CNCs. 🔄   #Flexiv #AdaptiveRobotics #CNC #Automation #Manufacturing #RoboticsInnovation

Back in 2017, we delivered one of our favourite projects — a Robotic Sealant Applicator for Microwave Ovens. The system featured a Universal UR5 Robot that precisely applied sealant to the oven edges, meeting tight application tolerances to ensure a perfect, consistent seal every time. After completing one side, the oven rotated the unit 90 degrees on a custom-built rotary table, locked it into position, and finished the job — all safely contained within an enclosed safety light barrier. Looking back, it was an early example of how collaborative robots could handle delicate, high-precision tasks that once relied on manual skill. hashtag #Automation##Engineering#Manufacturing #FactoryAutomation #IndustrialInnovation

Technologies that are a centuries apart! For many small manufacturing companies, automation can feel like a dream, something reserved for the companies with big wallets. Some of our machines are workhorses that are solid, reliable, but not exactly “plug and play” when it comes to modern automation. Integrating robotics into older equipment isn’t always easy. It takes creativity, patience, and a fair bit of trial and error. But..... It's absolutely worth it! A while ago, we added a robot arm to one of our cylindrical grinding machines, a machine that’s been in daily use for years. With some smart retrofitting and careful programming, the robot now handles loading and unloading reamer blanks automatically. The result: ✅ Increased machine uptime ✅ Consistent cycle times ✅ And the biggest win 🏆hundreds of extra man-hours per month that our team can now spend on other work. This proves that automation isn’t just for new or large factories with shiny new machines. With the right mindset and a bit of ingenuity, even a small shop can take steps forward. #Manufacturing #Automation #Robotics #reaming #reamers #continuousimprovement #ukmanufacturing #cnc

The RTU Thread Gaging System is an automated system which replaces the traditionally manual “GO” and “NO GO” thread gaging process. Mounted on a robot arm, the RTU will check a wide range of thread sizes at any angle in seconds, reduce inspection time by up to 75% and ensure every thread is inspected. Learn more at Moden Machine Shop today: https://lnkd.in/et67dvFs

🔥 Welding robots just got a whole lot easier. With WeldMate, there's no more complex programming: ➡️ Guide the robot directly from your mobile device — tablet or phone, ➡️ Point to your welds, ➡️ And WeldMate executes with expert-level precision. In just a few taps, operators transfer their know-how to the robot — intuitively, without code, and without technical hurdles. 📱 WeldMate – robotic welding, right at your fingertips. 🎥 Watch the demo video below 👇 #robotics #automation #welding #manufacturing #innovation #FuzzyLogicRobotics

FLDW-based manufacturing of soft electronics! This study demonstrates a programmable, high-efficiency, low-cost femtosecond laser direct writing (#FLDW)-based #Manufacturing pathway for preparing liquid metal (LM)-based high-density interconnect (HDI) #SoftElectronics and enabling the maskless #Fabrication of high-resolution embedded LM microchannels and high-density vertical interconnects for 3D #IntegratedCircuits. #MaterialsScience #MaterialsEngineering #FlexibleElectronics #Robotics #SoftRobotics #IJEM #OpenAccess: https://lnkd.in/ebViiwNW

Labeling Complex Geometries and Sensitive Materials – With Precision and Reliability! Introducing the rOBOTIX X1250 from PROFILABEL GmbH & Co. KG: a cutting-edge labeling system designed to handle products with challenging shapes or surfaces. Perfectly suited for materials that require a high degree of protection and must avoid direct human contact. The centerpiece of the solution? Our clean-room ccertified GEP2000 small parts gripper paired with an EPSON SCARA robot: ✅ Digitally controlled electric gripper for seamless communication. ✅ External magnetic field sensor system for precise position detection. ✅ Sensitive and precise handling of vials and test tubes with speed and flexibility. ✅ Gripping force maintenance through a robust helical worm gear – securely holding components under all conditions. Curious? Find out more about Profilabel's solutions here 👉 https://www.profilabel.de/ and learn more about our electrical small parts gripper here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeSKdH3E #ZimmerGroup #THEKNOWHOWFACTORY #pharma #medical #labeling #robotics #automation 

If you're a manufacturer exploring automation, here's a real-world example of what’s possible. Grewa-Tech, a German toolmaking specialist, needed to increase output and reduce reliance on manual processes. By integrating an Epson SCARA LS10-B robot, it automated pallet loading of stamped parts — achieving up to 45 parts per minute. Compact, reliable, and easy to integrate, the company’s Epson SCARA robot helped reduce manual handling, optimising space, and boosting productivity. With powerful development tools and options like vision and conveyor tracking, even complex tasks became fast and manageable. Take a closer look at how Epson robotics could support your next step in automation https://ow.ly/nE5g50XeepT #EpsonRobotics #FactoryAutomation #ManufacturingInnovation #SCARA #SmartManufacturing #ProductionEfficiency

We have an exciting advancement in automation and quality control to announce!   Our recent article, “New Vision Inspection System Combined with Pick & Place Robot”, highlights how Kistler's vision system technology is leveraging guided robotics to tackle the inspection of extremely delicate and high-precision parts.   The integrated system pairs high-speed robotics with advanced optical inspection to handle delicate components. It can achieve cycle times as fast as 2 seconds while measuring seven parameters per part with ~0.005 mm accuracy.   The modular design enables easy integration into existing production lines, featuring optional features such as laser marking and flexible part feeding (from bulk feeding or blister-packaged components).   For manufacturing and quality teams, it highlights how automation and vision technology can: * Reduce variability * Improve Cp/Cpk capability * Boost throughput without compromising accuracy   Read article at Manufacturing News: https://lnkd.in/eaUrvwUT   It is exciting to see this level of precision and speed being applied to real-world production challenges.   Have you implemented vision-guided inspection or robotic handling in your process yet? We would love to hear about your experience.   Innovators work with Kistler.com #Automation #QualityControl #VisionInspection #Robotics #ProcessCapability #cpcpk #Innovation #Technology #Productivity #Engineering #Production #MedicalDevices #Manufacturing #Automotive #Semiconductor 

Smart Pick 3D Solid, our software dedicated to #binpicking, integrates a deposit control module that automatically provides the #robot with the necessary information to safely place parts after picking. What are the benefits of this technology? ✅ Greater flexibility: more efficient and robust palletizing. ✅ Reliability and safety: thanks to the self-correction system, the robot avoids collisions during the deposit phase. ✅ Operational versatility: management of different product types using the same vision system. Contact us now for a free demo 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSFBVDsJ