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
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
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
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,
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
Introducing MIO-Link™ By Sandia Harrison, Director of Marketing, FPE Automation You may have heard about the highly-anticipated MIO-Link™ launch. It is MAC Valves‘ new total connectivity fieldbus solution. Today I’m partnering up with FPE Automation’s Colton Rentsch, Automation Engineer, to delve into the functionalities of MIO-Link™ and explore how this latest technological advancement can elevate your automation. What is MIO-Link™? At
Celebrating Excellence: MAC Valves Announces FPE Automation is Winner of Distributor of the Year Award for 2022 Breaking news: July 6, 2023, Wixom, Michigan By Sandia Harrison, Director of Marketing, FPE Automation MAC Valves announced today that FPE Automation is the recipient of their Distributor of the Year award for 2022. It is the company’s unprecedented fourth time receiving the
For Dust Collectors, Sustainability is Key Minor savings in energy costs can result in added costs and risks elsewhere. Dust collectors have options. By Sandia Harrison, Director of Marketing, FPE Automation “Consider This – Single Energy Projects Don’t Maximize Savings” Industry Week reports. If you’ve been a part of a corporate energy initiative, you might have found that statement to be painfully obvious.
FPE Automation Receives Recognition for Highly Specialized Application in the Biotech Sector By Sandia Harrison, Director of Marketing, FPE Automation FPE Automation’s Steve Moore received recognition in an industry insider partner newsletter this month for a unique and special application. One that saves lives. Plasma is the liquid component of your blood that contributes to 55% of your blood’s total volume.
When Equipment Manufacturers Improve Product Quality, Everyone is a Winner By Sandia Harrison, Director of Marketing, FPE Automation Our story begins with an Illinois-based manufacturer of packaging equipment. Scott Peters, Territory Sales Manager for PHD Inc., described the application this way, “An ‘up-packer’ is located at the ginning press at a cotton gin and straps cotton.” For decades, the unpacking portion of