Software, Control Design and Equipment for Industrial Automation

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Robotic Automation Cells

Integrated robot systems for material handling, machine tending, assembly, test loading, and coordinated production operations.

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Robotic Automation Cells

Integrated robot systems for material handling, machine tending, assembly, test loading, and coordinated production operations.

Production challenge

The requirement.

A robot rarely works alone. The complete cell must manage parts, fixtures, tooling, upstream and downstream equipment, operator access, safety functions, faults, product changes, and the production rate expected from the line.

PCS approach

The integrated solution.

PCS develops the robot, PLC, HMI, controls architecture, safety interfaces, peripheral equipment, and operating sequence around the production process. Simulation and offline planning are combined with practical integration and commissioning at the machine.

Capabilities applied

One system, coordinated disciplines.

Robot selection and application

PLC and HMI integration

End-of-arm tooling interfaces

Cell safety and access control

Machine and conveyor coordination

Commissioning and production support

Production result

Designed for the real operating environment.

A robotic cell that is not only capable of automatic production, but also provides understandable recovery, sensible manual operation, and supportable interfaces for the people who operate and maintain it.

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