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A Pressing Matter: Safety solutions for an extrusion press line.
A Safety Remediation Case Study Extrusion Press Line Safety Remediation Designing, engineering, and implementing a new safety control system in a safety remediation project for a Hydro aluminum plant. The Problem: Safety hazards need remediation A plant in Yankton,...
Crispy Innovation: Developing the new standard for automation systems.
A PlantPAx and Automation Consulting Case Study Developing the New Standard for Systems with PlantPAx As part of building a new greenfield plant, a global frozen potato supplier wanted to standardize its French fry process and packaging control through all of its...
We Steel Got It: Increasing accuracy and safety for a large steel manufacturer.
A Robot Integration Case Study Six-Axis Robot Integration Increases Accuracy and Safety Nucor Steel is a successful company with a rich history as one of the nation’s largest producers of steel products. And yet demand for its products outpaced its ability to...
Bake Me an Intricately-and-Uniquely-Decorated Cake as Fast as You Can: Upgrading existing machinery to increase accuracy and quality.
A Robotic Retrofit Case Study Upgrading existing machinery in a robotic retrofit to increase accuracy and quality Rise Baking Company outside Atlanta makes and decorates cakes that it sells to large supermarket chains. Responding to these retailers’ requests for more...
Go-Go, Gadget Arm: Automation solutions for moving a new product to market.
A Robotic Workcell Case Study Moving a New Product to Market with a Robotic Workcell Vestcom helps retailers maximize the shelf edge as it serves more than 70 percent of retail food, drug and mass merchants in the U.S. It identified an opportunity to reduce labor...
Pick-Up Sticks, Robot Style: An automated solution for safety + process optimization.
A Random Bin Picking Case Study Automated Random Bin Picking Solution Provides Safety & Process Optimization Automating labor-intensive factory tasks with the use of bin picking robots prioritizes worker safety and increases profit. The problem At a truck and axle...
Soaring Efficiency: Redesigning an aerospace paint hangar system.
A Complex Controls Upgrade Case Study Redesigning An Aircraft Paint Hangar System The manufacturer wanted to improve accuracy and efficiency, and eliminate costly delays caused by the need to repark aircraft during the painting process. The Problem The customer wanted...
Ice, Ice, Baby: Increasing reliability and safety for the U.S. Coast Guard polar icebreakers.
An HMI and PLC Control Upgrade Case Study Increase reliability and safety for the US Coast Guard polar icebreakers. When the US Coast Guard was ready to install new crane hardware and hydraulic units on its two polar icebreakers, it turned to Concept Systems to...