Automated processes to control the timing, weight, volume, and application are critical capabilities in factory automation. Multi-stage automated assemblies rely on a series of diverse processes to accurately and efficiently turn out high-quality products. Among these technologies, one of the most versatile is that of automated dispensing. Used across industries to...
LASER ABLATION OFFERS A REPEATABLE, HIGH-VOLUME, PRODUCTION PROCESS YIELDING PRECISE RESULTS FOR MANUFACTURERS ACROSS INDUSTRIES. Drilling, scoring, cutting, stripping, and shaping—material removal processes in factory automation perform a range of functions, each with their own requirements and uses. It is the part of an automation solution provider to know the advantages...
Apple recently announced that it will be investing $100 million into an automated factory in the United States. While this isn’t out of the ordinary for this sort of investment, it could lead to one of the most state-of-the-art facilities operating in the US. A 2009 Apple video of its...
Organic food is known to be free of pesticides, preservatives and genetic enhancements. The food is not only guaranteed to be free of these items, they are regulated and tested by government agencies and individual accrediting organizations to ensure that they are. 'USDA Organic' certification is a way that consumers can...
In many ways, the hybrid car and its gas-powered predecessor are very similar. In fact, the similarities make the transition to a hybrid vehicle a smooth one. Both hybrid and gas vehicles are powered and propelled by a fuel, engine and battery system. This system must be maintained through oil changes, tune-ups and...
Product defects are problematic for customers, manufacturers, and even the legal system. In truth, product defects are a symptom of larger problems within the manufacturing and distribution processes. A problem that begins as a small hiccup has grown into a full-scale crisis by the time ...
The human body’s reaction to foods is still the subject of concern and curiosity. Food manufacturers worry about introducing ingredients into the food that could potentially harm customers. However, there is no way to know or remove allergens for billions of people living off the American food supply. The food...
The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association (AMTDA) released a report on the status of the manufacturing technology industry in 2010. Manufacturing technology describes tools used to produce the goods manufactured each year. The state of this industry reflects a few things about the...
Let’s face it, green products are a goldmine in today’s world of environmental consciousness. Many consumers buy “organic”, “recyclable”, and “green” products by what they see on the label. This makes it all too tempting for a company to slap such a label on the product whether it deserves it...
Idling a car to heat it up on cold winter mornings is a practice that many people swear by, but few have properly tested for efficiency. In reality, idling a car for any amount of time before driving away will cut into your fuel economy much more than driving away...
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