SICK’s newly-developed MQCS (Modular Quality Control System) is an “off the shelf”, multifunctional machine vision system, and is sold as a ready-to-use package of hardware and pre-written software. Suitable for code reading, 2D or 3D inspection duties, the MQCS reduces cost and development time needed to set up automated quality inspection and logistics applications.
Originally, developed as a solution for non-contact 3D inspection of chocolate moulds in the confectionery industry, the MQCS soon demonstrated its versatility to be adapted for other applications such as “right product/right packaging” code matching, counting and aggregation of varied packages, monitoring the cycle life of materials handling equipment, and other 3D inspection and measurement tasks. [Read more…] about SICK launches ‘ready-made, very versatile’ quality control system
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Your Website Needs to Look and Feel Professional
So you have a business and are looking for the next step to take. The best thing you can do is have a website for your business. In today’s world, people use their smartphones more than ever.
All it takes is typing in the product or service they are looking for and it pops right up on their phones. You want to be right there with all those other companies that will be the first to pop up.
Once you get that achieved, you are going to want your website to pop and attract their eyes away from the competitors. When that happens, you will see your business start to really grow. [Read more…] about Your Website Needs to Look and Feel Professional
SICK launches new image-based code reader
SICK has expanded its portfolio of image-based code readers with the launch of the Lector61x.
The compact device detects 1D, 2D, and stacked codes for identification, inspection, or content monitoring in production processes.
The trend toward smaller batch sizes in manufacturing and production processes drove the development of this compact code reader, which SICK says enables manufacturers to maintain short throughput times, in spite of individualized products, and remain competitive in production. [Read more…] about SICK launches new image-based code reader
Omron launches new range of MicroHawk smart cameras
Industrial automation solutions provider Omron has launched the V/F400 and V/F300 Series Smart Cameras, the latest additions to its popular MicroHawk line that combines code reading and vision inspection capabilities into a single device.
The new solution is available for manufacturers who are concerned that their product inspections are becoming too complex.
The powerful yet compact MicroHawk V/F400 and V/F300 Series Smart Cameras simplify applications by combining code reading and vision inspection into a single, highly compact device. [Read more…] about Omron launches new range of MicroHawk smart cameras
Now you can make Boston Dynamics’ robot dog as scary as you like with the new SDK
Boston Dynamics has launched a software development kit for its robot dog, Spot.
Already one of the scariest robots the world has ever seen, now the nightmare canine can be made even more terrifying by sick and twisted developers.
Boston Dynamics says the SDK enables a broad range of developers and non-traditional roboticists to communicate with the robot and develop custom applications that enable Spot to do useful tasks across a wide range of industries. [Read more…] about Now you can make Boston Dynamics’ robot dog as scary as you like with the new SDK
Buying a Used Ford: VIN Search Is a Must
Henry Ford was a great industrialist and businessman. He reinvented the notion of the American automobile industry by his Ford Motor Company.
This brand has become popular not only in the United States but also all around the world.
Purchasing a new Ford from a salon might be expensive and simply unnecessary. [Read more…] about Buying a Used Ford: VIN Search Is a Must
ArtiMinds boosts its robot programming solutions with Wibu-Systems security
Wibu-Systems, a security technology company, has supported the integration of its comprehensive CodeMeter licensing and security solution into ArtiMinds industrial robot programming software suite.
CodeMeter allows ArtiMinds Robotics, a German provider of sensor-based automation solutions, to protect their intellectual property while enabling them to monetize their software solutions with easy and flexible entitlement management based on different factors, such as user seats or robot-bound licenses.
ArtiMinds Robot Programming Suite combines online and offline programming with a unique approach to create complex robot programs without manually writing a single line of source code. [Read more…] about ArtiMinds boosts its robot programming solutions with Wibu-Systems security
Smart vision inspection system cuts stoppages in packaging
A collaboration between SICK and AutoCoding Systems has resulted in the launch of the first fully-automatic smart vision inspection system for printed coding and marking on food, pharmaceutical and other consumer goods packaging.
The 4Sight Automatic Print Inspection System achieves significant savings in day-to-day production stoppages for producers.
A breakthrough innovation achieved in the AutoCoding 4Sight software, operating on SICK’s Inspector P smart vision camera, enables direct closed-loop communication of the printed message from any brand of printer using standard inkjet, laser or thermal transfer technologies.
[Read more…] about Smart vision inspection system cuts stoppages in packagingB&R software better utilises the potential of robots
B&R Automation has added new functions to its mapp Motion software package. It is now possible to represent the structure of a complex machine intuitively in the configuration.
The various subsystems of a machine can be linked together. The movements of robots can be easily synchronised with gantry systems or workpiece tables with no additional programming.
The “Frame hierarchy” function can be used to represent the actual structure of a machine. Coordinate systems can be positioned at key points, such as the tool mounting flange.
[Read more…] about B&R software better utilises the potential of robotsGroupe PSA carries out autonomous driving tests in L3Pilot project
Since the start of April, Group PSA’s vehicles equipped with level 3 autonomous driving functions have been operating on open roads in France as part of the European L3Pilot project.
Six to eight vehicles will undergo intensive driving tests to validate autonomous functions on dual carriageways.
The project is strengthening Groupe PSA’s expertise in the development of autonomous vehicles, thanks to a global ecosystem of partners, including European carmakers, research centres and roads authorities.
[Read more…] about Groupe PSA carries out autonomous driving tests in L3Pilot project
