The challenging labor market has many Midwest manufacturers looking for new, cost-effective automation solutions. Sure Controls Robotics engineers and technicians can partner with you to optimize your operation and improve your bottom line. What is a collaborative SCARA robot? Depending on who you ask, the answer will vary. The SCARA acronym stands for either Selective […]
Traditional vs. Collaborative Robots Midwest manufacturers are waking up to the benefits of plant automation. While robots have been popular in European plants as well as in U.S. East and West coast operations, the Midwest has been a bit slower to adopt. The labor shortage has provided a significant nudge toward investigation and implementation […]
Stretch films are essential in the packaging industry as they provide a versatile and high-quality solution for packing products in a safe and economical way. Film is produced by a flat die extrusion process where AC motors and AC variable speed drives play a significant role in ensuring a high-quality output. The process starts with […]
Special Guest Author: Bob Kroll Have you ever seen or built a workbench made from 2×4 lumber and a plywood top? The material is easy to work with, fairly sturdy and adaptable to just about any size needed. Now imagine making this same workbench out of steel. Things begin to get a little more complex. […]
When approaching the automation of a system there are many factors to take into consideration including: product in-feed, product out-feed, cycle rate, quality inspection, and as important as the technical specifications a shared definition of success. When you move into applications that involve handling small parts “microparts” another level of complexity is typically added to […]
