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Q: Power Motion Pick-to-Light Systems

Pick-to-light systems represent a major improvement over manual or paper-based systems by improving picking accuracy/efficiency and lowering labor costs. The systems use lights at item/part storage locations to guide employees on the correct stations and amounts for each step. By eliminating walking and reading time associated with other procedures, they can deliver substantial improvements in picking speed, precision, cycle times and throughput. Power Motion's fast and accurate light-directed order fulfillment systems are custom-engineered to meet strict project and process requirements. Our pick-to-light systems are designed to help ensure the proper sequence and quantity of a high volume of parts for your product applications. This robust and easy-to-use system will enable you to reduce inventory errors, streamline workflow, cut downtime, boost operational effectiveness and optimize warehouse picking operations. Our pick-to-light systems are available nationwide. Key Benefits: Automated and paperless Supports any number of bins from two to 24 Bin sizes can vary to fit project needs Easily programmable Simple user training Key Applications: Manufacturing Order Fulfillment Parts Picking Kit Assembly Warehousing Read this guide for more information on the components, uses and value of pick-to-light, and please contact us to learn more about how we can help.

Q: Request a Yaskawa Robot Demonstration

Yaskawa's innovative HC10DT collaborative robots (cobots) are an ideal balance of strength, flexibility and efficiency. They are easily deployed to operate in the same space as workers, reducing the need for hard safety enclosures. Simplified programming and the low-cost robotic arm put the benefits of collaborative automation within reach of any manufacturing operation. This six-axis cobot has sensing technologies that allow it to safely interact with humans and is programmed to respond to various situations in order to avoid putting a human in harm’s way. Key benefits: Safely coexists with workers EasyTeach application Through-arm utilities eliminate safety issues 10 kilogram payload capacity and 1,200 mm reach Networked safety for easy and scalable integration Dual torque sensors in each joint Full enterprise connectivity Cast aluminum construction for industrial durability

Q: Case Study: Alliance Machine Systems Multi-Axis Servo Application

The Situation Alliance Machine Systems needed assistance with the world’s largest corrugated box folding and gluing machine. The Alliance Specialty Folder Gluer is 17 feet wide and more than 100 yards long. It folds and glues die-cut corrugated blanks into boxes, then shingles them for unloading. The machine can handle material from 8” to 210” at speeds up to 1000fpm. A base machine is 22-axis coordinated motion, with various options taking the total axis count above 30. The Solution Our involvement with this multi-axis servo application covers more than 20 years and three control platforms. Our expert support staff members have helped program the control systems and upgraded all servos to a new series of Yaskawa drives and motors . We added new features via software control, including jam detection, and ensured tight control of all belts and camming action. The Value Our improvements have enabled Alliance to increase productivity without extra hardware costs, as well as maintaining the same basic operator setup and controls with each new platform. Our support helped improve the quality of cartons produced and increased the speed of changeovers for different box sizes. We are proud to provide value like this to build long-lasting, successful relationships with customers.