Sandia Harrison

24
Aug

Thank you for helping FPE Automation achieve prestigious Universal Robots platinum status once again!

FPE Automation is Named Winner of Multiple Universal Robots Awards   This week at the Universal Robots partner event, FPE Automation was recognized as one of the country’s top distributors. Above, Justin Tanaka and Kurt Vaeth, both UR Product Managers, accept the prestigious honor on behalf of FPE Automation.  The country’s top salespeople were also honored. In that exclusive group of 50, an impressive

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18
Aug

From Zebra Technologies and FPE Automation: How do I automate my business?

Zebra Technologies Sits Down with FPE Automation for an In-Depth Conversation About Automation Recently, FPE Automation was selected by Zebra Technologies to take part in a video series about companies and how they are using today’s technology to tackle real pain points in their organizations.   This is a must-watch for anyone involved in an industrial automation project. In this

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13
Aug

IMEC: Cook County manufacturers can receive grants to fund automation projects

Grants for Automation Projects for Cook County Manufacturers   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) to announce the launch of Manufacturing Reinvented, a $5 million grant program that will support local, suburban manufacturers with the implementation of projects to improve a business’s competitiveness and resiliency in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic environment. As a

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3
Aug

Come to our Automation BBQ – where we will be cooking up live automation demos!

Sign up for the Automation BBQ here!  Upcoming tech showcase event: Get on the guestlist for our upcoming automation BBQ! We’ll be cooking up more than just a great meal. You’ll see all the latest automation on display: Robotics Vision Machine Tending Palletizing Industrial Components … and more! Choose your date and location: 9/29/22: 12951 Gravois Rd., Sunset Hills, MO

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21
Jun

VIDEO: New adjustable gripper tooling from PHD is ideal for cobot applications

New Product Release: PHD Inc. Introduces Click & Grip Adjustable Robotic Gripper Tooling • Ideal for cobot applications and proof of concept • Fast configuration and reconfiguration • Flexibility with interchangeable components  LEARN MORE Available now at FPE Automation  

21
Jun

The NEW UR20 from Universal Robots packs 20kg (44 lbs.) of payload into a collaborative robot

Product Launch: Introducing the New UR20 from Universal Robots Introducing the new UR20 from Universal Robots. Record-setting performance and an increased payload capacity are not the only advantages. Learn more about the new UR20 collaborative robot here.  OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE  UR20 DATA SHEET  UR20 FAQ FPE Automation is a trusted & certified Universal Robots platinum distributor.

7
Jun

Work here! FPE Automation is hiring…

Jobs in Elk Grove Village, Illinois Come out and see us at the job fair at Elk Grove High School on June 16, 2022. Once again, we’ll be participating in this local event. Work in one of industry’s most cutting-edge fields – automation, robotics, AI and more. FPE Automation is a great company to work for. Local since 1963. Industrial

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29
May

IO-Link: a connectivity tools guide + free download

Taking the Guesswork out of IO-Link By: Sandia Harrison, FPE Automation We are living in an era in which groundbreaking advancements in automation are unprecedented. After decades of solid process improvements, today we are experiencing rapid growth in innovation like we’ve never seen before. The way we manufacture, position, and produce goods today is transforming every day.  If you ask

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27
May

What single factor matters the most when automating?

 Automation Success Made Easy Whether you are in the process of automating for the first time, adding additional automation, or optimizing automation you already have in your production environment, the process can be a bit daunting. There are so many solutions out there. It takes a lot of expertise and experience to make all the components work together. There is

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18
May

Are your valves performing as well as other valves? Here’s how to tell.

“There’s an App for That” TLD Software Compares Valve Performance Valve performance can make a significant difference in your application. How do you compare and measure it? The sales engineers at FPE Automation all have a useful application in their arsenal of evaluation tools, to do just that. It’s called TLD. Today at FPE Automation, Sunset Hills, MO: Steve Carrera, Cody Schmelzle and Kurt

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