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Lights-Out Operation Increases Productivity 24/7 CNC machine tending solutions

Cobots are defined by their affordability, flexibility, and ease-of-use—traits that are critical for new lights-out applications. CNC machine tending with our Universal Robot is designed for continuous operation enabling simple "lights-out" operation, 24/7.    We can help you establish an operator-less second or third shift using a collaborative robot to automate your CNC mill and lathes with a standard machine tending solution within days.

A Universal Robot cobot with an adaptive gripper can handle multiple part sizes and allows you to increase capacity without making the significant investment in an additional CNC machine. Learn more about 24/7 Machine Tending

Cognex Introduces Edge Intelligence Platform Quick data access to resolve performance issues

Cognex’s machine vision tools and barcode reading systems produce insight-rich data across manufacturing and logistics facilities. With Edge Intelligence’s powerful visualization and diagnostics tools, our customers can now use that data to identify performance issues and take corrective action faster.   Within just a few minutes of installation, Cognex’s EI software begins securely collecting critical device data and displaying the results in visual dashboards.   Customers can use this data to analyze performance trends, monitor configuration changes, and capture no-read and failed validation images for further analysis. Learn more about Edge Intelligence

Miniature Conveyors One of the smallest conveyors available

Looking for a conveyor to move small or lightweight product? Dorner’s 1100 Series Conveyor may be the perfect fit! Featuring a 3/4″ frame, the 1100 Series is one of the smallest conveyors available. This low profile enables the conveyor to fit into the tightest of spaces, freeing up valuable machine or worker space. The 1100 Series is designed for lightweight or very small product movement and is Cleanroom Class 100 Certified, making it ideal for medical, pharmaceutical and life sciences applications.

Learn more about automating with miniature conveyors

Compact Isolation Valves 2- and 3-port valves for chemical solutions

Koganei PVS Series ultra-efficient compact designs allow engineers to reduce machine footprints or accommodate future expansion and designs. These are 12mm width indirect acting solenoid valves for chemical solutions. Synchronous operation of up to two air operated valves by one solenoid valves.   1.5 mm orifice diameter and 12 mm width indirect acting 2- and 3-port solenoid valves Best suited for dispensing process of analyzers Indirect acting valves adopted not to transfer heat to media Free combination of manifolds (Up to 20 valves can be mounted) Learn more about PVS Isolation Valves

Powerful Electric Vacuum Gripper Ideal for cardboard box palletizing

VGP20 is the world’s most powerful electric vacuum gripper, with payloads up to 20kg (44.1 lbs) and none of the cost, complexity, and maintenance of pneumatic grippers. The VGP20 is ideal for palletizing cardboard boxes, including those made with thinner, more porous recycled cardboard, as well as bulky and irregularly shaped shipping bags. That helps shippers save even more, while also reducing waste.

Saves up to 90% over pneumatic grippers  Built-in intelligence and multichannel functionality ensure failsafe, flexible operation Complete out-of-the-box vacuum gripper offers fast, easy deployment with any leading robot Learn more about VGP20 Electric Vacuum Grippers

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