August 2023

29
Aug

Getting a grip: the role of robotics in car tire manufacturing

On the Road Again: Robotic Gripper Application at a Major Car Tire Manufacturing Plant Car tires. Where the proverbial “wheels hit the road.” It’s where every journey starts. Or is it? Most of us have never given any thought about the journey every tire makes before it ends up on our car. It turns out that AI-driven robots are revolutionizing

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28
Aug

FPE gives back: saluting female veterans

Recognizing Unseen Heroes: Honoring the Contribution of Female Veterans of the US Military The AllenForce team had this to say, “Our annual event includes a ceremony honoring a specific group of people from the military. This year [2023], we are honoring Women of the Military, the 75th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. On June 12, 1948, President

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25
Aug

When to manufacture it yourself – and when not to

Value-added Services: How and When to Use Them By Sandia Harrison, Director of Marketing, FPE Automation In today’s post, let’s tackle a question that is arguably one of the most difficult in manufacturing  If Shakespeare were alive today and working in production ops, instead of the famous quote, “To be or not to be,” he might ask, “In-house or not

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17
Aug

Simplify component management with this handy do/don’t list

Here are some helpful suggestions to optimize your factory automation journey – and a few to avoid.  This month’s featured article is a helpful do’s and don’t’s for anyone in automation controls, production management, or maintenance. Packed with valuable tips, condensed into a 2-minute read. What could be better? I hope you enjoy it! By Sandia Harrison, Director of Marketing,

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10
Aug

It’s all about efficiency: automation hot topics for the remainder of this year and into Q1 2024

Important Automation Trends Worthy of Your Attention By Sandia Harrison, Director of Marketing, FPE Automation Just a short time ago, it was hard to imagine being in the midst of an automation revolution. Yet here we are. It’s an exciting time to be in manufacturing! Still, as summer winds down, and we approach the fourth quarter of 2023 and start

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8
Aug

Avoid these common misunderstandings when using machine vision or barcode scanning

Do’s and Don’ts: Unleashing the True Potential of Machine Vision By Sandia Harrison, Director of Marketing, FPE Automation In the ever-evolving world of technology, businesses and industries have a real need to consistently seek innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. Put simply, if they don’t, they won’t remain competitive for long.  Machine vision and barcode scanning technology

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