Blog de automatización
Producción bajo pedido con una flota avanzada de robots móviles
11 de mayo de 2020 VOLA, un fabricante danés de equipamiento de lujo para el baño y la cocina, ha abierto una nueva fábrica que incorpora una flota de nueve robots móviles de Omron.
Impulsar la producción europea de celdas de batería
01 de mayo de 2020 ¿Qué pueden hacer las empresas de automoción europeas para que sus líneas de producción estén preparadas para el futuro, sobre todo en relación a la fabricación de baterías? La robótica, el control de calidad automatizado y la inteligencia artificial (IA) pueden ayudar a las empresas a hacer frente a la fuerte competencia con la que se enfrentan desde Asia.
Los robots móviles mejoran el nuevo centro de piezas de Toyota
28 de abril de 2020 Los robots inteligentes y un diseño sofisticado están ayudando a Toyota a lograr un mayor nivel de eficiencia en su nuevo almacén en Sydney, Australia.
Integrated data control, motion control and machine vision for next-generation automotive production line
24 de abril de 2020 The Mexican regional headquarters of a leading manufacturer of premium air brake actuators for global on-highway and specialty markets required a new automated production assembly line. One of the company’s key performance indicators is to deliver a fully assembled product every 30 seconds, and it is with this end goal at the forefront that the team started the process of automating the production line.
Cobots y producción flexible: garantía de futuro para las PYMES?
17 de marzo de 2020 ¿Es probable que los robots destruyan puestos de trabajo o ayudarán a garantizar el futuro de las PYMES? Los robots se utilizaron por primera vez en la producción industrial en los años 60 y, desde entonces, su cantidad ha aumentado de forma inexorable. En la actualidad, cada año se ponen en funcionamiento en todo el mundo entre 500.000 y 600.000 sistemas robóticos nuevos, aunque el aumento es especialmente significativo en el mercado asiático, como se indica en el informe «World Robotics 2019» realizado por la Federación Internacional de Robótica (IFR, por sus siglas en inglés) y el instituto alemán Fraunhofer IPA.
ŠKODA AUTO utiliza un robot de transporte totalmente autónomo
17 de marzo de 2020 El robot autónomo contribuye a la mejora continua de la seguridad laboral y ayuda a minimizar los riesgos laborales en la planta de Vrchlabí. Reconoce vehículos en movimiento y obstáculos inmóviles, así como personas que se cruzan en su camino.
Safety in collaborative applications
10 de febrero de 2020 Collaborative robots can be used in a wide range of industrial applications. Thanks to various integral safety features, they can work safely with or near people. In addition, they can easily adapt to changing needs. This results in increased productivity, especially in repetitive tasks, enabling manufacturers to reap the benefits of a high return on their investment. However, for a cobot application to be successful, it must incorporate safety considerations based on comprehensive risk assessments. So, what are the industry safety standards and solutions that will enable a company to gain the maximum value from cobots within a collaborative workspace?
Green is key: sustainability in battery manufacturing for E-mobility
05 de febrero de 2020 Today, sustainability is no longer a niche topic, but something that companies are integrating into their business strategies. Not only are sustainability practices necessary to answer the changing demands of consumers, the marketplace and governments, they are also increasingly being seen as a competitive strength. That’s because sustainability practices reduce energy consumption and waste, and also help companies use their resources more efficiently. They even help companies optimize their manufacturing agility and enable them to respond to fluctuating demand and the growing need for personalization. And finally, sustainability can play an important role in acquiring and retaining customers, as well in developing new market opportunities.
The factory of the future: people and machines working together in harmony
20 de enero de 2020 Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the efficiency of industrial production, through stronger interactions between man and machine that can boost productivity. A new, promising model for ‘factory harmony’ is based on intelligent, integrated and interactive design for tomorrow's manufacturing processes.
Humans and machine collaborate to meet today’s challenges
23 de diciembre de 2019 In Shanghai, labour costs are increasing by 7% every year. With growing shortages in manpower, it is becoming more and more difficult to hire factory operators. On the other hand, companies must consider return on investment and equipment effectiveness when adopting automation solutions in the factory.
How industrial companies are catching up in the AI race
16 de diciembre de 2019 Artificial intelligence (AI) is achieving breakthroughs in the industrial sector. McKinsey recently forecasted that the global market for AI-based services, software and hardware will grow by up to 25% annually and will be worth around US$130 billion by 2025. But AI also represents a major challenge for industries in Europe, which are lagging behind the US and China. So, how can we start putting AI into action? Predictive maintenance is one area that demonstrates its advantages and potential.