IME West, inclusive of sectors like packaging, medical, plastics manufacturing, and the ATX West automation exhibition, was a resounding success, featuring an array of technological innovations from a plethora of companies. The ATX West event, part of IME West in Anaheim, has concluded, with Control Automation at the forefront of uncovering the new advancements brought forth by various firms.
Mecademic: Precision Robotics for Micro-Scale Industries
In a world where technology trends towards larger, more powerful, and faster iterations, it’s intriguing to witness technology tailored to micro-scale industries, demanding supreme precision and tolerance. Mecademic stands out with its ultra-compact articulated and SCARA robots, aimed at industries like optics, semiconductors, electronics, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals, where precision is non-negotiable.
Micropsi Industries: Adaptive Robotic Vision Systems
Variability in robotic processes can be challenging. Before automation, the aim is to minimize discrepancies in various stages of the process. Micropsi Industries specializes in addressing these challenges. Their robots, equipped with stereo vision systems, can dynamically track and adjust to the position of objects during operation, ensuring near-perfect placement even with movement variations.
Vention: Empowering Machine Builders with Analytics and Diagnostics
Machine builders face the daunting task of not only designing and constructing custom work cells but also ensuring their performance post-installation. Vention addresses this with a suite of analytics and diagnostics available on a customer dashboard, offering insights from basic uptime/downtime metrics to live video monitoring of robotic cells.
Universal Robots: The UR+ Ecosystem for Collaborative Automation
Universal Robots (UR) exemplifies collaborative automation, extending beyond their manufactured robots. They rely on a network of integrators and manufacturers, forming the UR+ ecosystem, specializing in various industry sectors. This collaboration ensures clients receive not only top-quality robots but also comprehensive expertise.
SMC USA: Advancements in Air Control and Diagnostics
With a focus on the automation, design, and healthcare sectors, SMC USA presented devices integral to medical and industrial applications, emphasizing advancements in air control and diagnostics. These systems play a crucial role in energy conservation, identifying and addressing leaks to prevent air wastage.
Exhibition Highlights and Product Showcases
- Cognex High-Speed Inspection: Demonstrating the capability to identify imperfections at remarkable speeds.
- Precise Motion from Strain Wave Gearing: Showcasing a vital component in robotic joints, offering precise, backlash-free motion.
- Wieland Safety Equipment: Highlighting the importance of safety in automation with various sensors and safety devices.
- Autonics Motors and Drives: Presenting an array of motor and drive systems, essential for automated operations.
- Staubli Robotic Arm: Exemplifying high-speed precision in automation.
- Palletizing from Motion Ai: A UR cobot-powered palletizer, demonstrating versatility in automation.
- Automation Cell with PLC and HMI: Featuring an Omron PLC and HMI in a motion control trainer from Motion Ai, illustrating integrated automation solutions.
- NI (now part of Emerson) Data Acquisition Computer: Showcasing modular data acquisition, highlighting the importance of data in automation.
