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AMRs and AGVs Augment Material Handling Efficiency and Safety

Fabricating & Metal Work

Whats more, these systems streamline workflows and reduce cycle times. With a 600-kg payload, the KMP 600P is a cost-effective platform for efficient material supply from the warehouse to work stations, assembly lines or preassembly lines as well as for process linking and reliable point-to-point transporting.

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Streaming Video With AI Assisted Analytics

Gary Mintchell

Key spots: Missed throughput targets—station utilization lower than expected, unplanned downtimes more than planned Low process efficiency—cycle time variability, too many interruptions Low operations visibility—safety challenges due to best practices violations, missed inspection or assembly steps Use cases: Manage work area or assembly line—real-time (..)

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Streaming Video Analytics AI Assists Industrial Engineering

Gary Mintchell

Low process efficiency—cycle time variability, too many interruptions. Low operations visibility—safety challenges due to best practices violations, missed inspection or assembly steps. Key spots: Missed throughput targets—station utilization lower than expected, unplanned downtimes more than planned.

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Future-proof facilities: How Honda retools its plants

Automation Mag

The plant will continue to build the Civic, the gas-powered CR-V, as well as Honda engines, but the addition of the Hybrid called for an upgrade to the assembly line at the plant. “We We’re starting to look at where we can apply these robots to improve the flexibility of our lines,” Buzdugan adds.

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Manufacturers using digital transformation to future-proof operations

Control Engineering

Capturing manual assembly data Silicon Valley startup Invisible AI helps manufacturers digitally capture data from manual assembly lines to provide valuable insights and drive improvements. You may have 20 or 50 cameras on a line, all communicating with each other, all on the same local network. Watch a demo.

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Kuka Automated Mobile Platforms Streamline Operations

Modern Machine Shop

It lifts all types of load carriers for easy implementation into existing industrial projects to optimize warehouse processes, streamline assembly lines and enhance complex material handling. When cycle times require high-speed travel, front and rear-mounted laser scanners ensure safe operation in all travel directions.

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Kito EQ – revolutionising manufacturing performance

Manufacturer's Monthly

The dual-speed operation allows for faster lifting speeds when handling fewer delicate loads, reducing cycle times and increasing output. The precise load handling enabled by the inverter control system minimises the need for manual adjustments, streamlining operations and reducing the time spent on each task.