Omron Automation Americas will showcase a variety of new solutions including artificial intelligence-based vision tools, the TM Series collaborative robot, and more.
A range of standard and custom manufactured mechanical components for robotic, pick-and-place, packaging, and materials handling systems have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has allowed many professions to rethink how they do business, including meat and poultry processing plants. Increased automation and robotics allow plants to continue operations, while limiting the risk of infecting workers — or animals.
Attendees will experience how collaborative robots from Columbia/Okura now automate some of the most sought-after tasks in a manufacturing industry facing severe labor shortages.
In addition to vision systems boosting food safety, processors are using vision systems for standard processing procedures such as monitoring label registration along with missed and faulty packaging to help with quality assurance.