| Automated Cells & Equipment
November 2011 eNewsletter | |
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Greetings,
Welcome to this months issue of Automated Cells eNewsletter. 10 Months ago I didn't know what the acronym ERP stood for. Today, having been part of the team to implement an ERP system here at ACE, I have a much better understanding of what these three little letters actually mean.
This month's eNewsletter features: our ACE Spotlight - FANUC Robotics' M-20iA robot, the ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft, our ACE Model 100A Furnace Loader and a little bit of ERP knowledge. Have a particular interest? Want to see more of something? If you have any topics you would like to see covered in future eNewsletters, please feel free to email us. |
ACE Spotlight - FANUC M-20iA Robot
The FANUC Robotics' M-20iA series is a high-speed 6-axis industrial robot that features a hollow wrist. The hollow wrist allows the end of arm tooling to be "Dressed" out easily with no external hoses or cables. All cables and hoses pass through a 50mm ID protective conduit.
The M-20iA is ideal for Assembly, Dispensing, Material Handling, Machine Load/Unload, Material Removal, Waterjet Cutting, Laser Cutting, Machine Tending, Picking and Packing as well as Testing and Sampling. The M-20iA has a 20Kg payload and a reach of 1811mm. A 10Kg payload version is available with a reach of 2009mm.
The M-20iA offers 6 degrees of freedom and is repeatable within +/- 0.10mm. It has large wrist moments and inertias for "real-world" end of arm tools. Its compact size, slim wrist and small floor plan allow for operation in tight work spaces. One of the most useful available options is FANUC iRVision. With its 2D or 3D capability, the robot has the ability to locate, orient, insert or assemble a variety of parts.
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ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft
A new type of airplane is being developed by ICON Aircraft (Los Angeles, CA). Based on changes instituted by the FAA in 2004, a new category for Light Sport Aircraft was created, prompting the development of the A5. What is unique about the ICON A5, is its cockpit design. It's quite different from most modern aircraft in that it utilizes simplified, ergonomic, user friendly controls that would look at home in any modern automobile.
The A5 has retractable landing gear allowing it to take-off or land on either land (grass strip or asphalt) or water. The wings also fold so that it may be transported on a trailer to and from the airport or any small body of water. After you are done flying for the day, you can simply trailer the plane back to your house for storage.
ICON Aircraft was founded in 2005 by Kirk Hawkins, an accomplished engineer, former Air Force pilot and graduate from Stanford Business School. Mr. Hawkins has assembled World Class team of engineers and designers with a concentration not only in aerospace design, but automobile design as well.
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Model 100A Furnace Loader
The ACE Model 100A Furnace Loader provides a low-cost flexible method of loading a sinter furnace. Parts may be loaded directly onto the sinter furnace belt or they may be assembled on top of a ceramic plate and then loaded to the sinter furnace belt. The Model 100A is constructed using a tubular steel framework, which sits on top of the furnace load table and has three vertical sliding doors for easy access.
The Model 100A utilizes FANUC Robotics' LR200iC series 6-axis robust/compact tabletop robot for high-speed motion, versatile flexibility and proven reliability. Operation of Furnace Loader is accomplished through use of a series of push-buttons and the robot teach pendant.
Robot end of arm tooling is available in multiple configurations including: single gripper, vacuum cup or magnetic. The tooling is designed specifically to the application for optimal part handling. Part and ceramic plate infeed conveyors are also available as well as Vision inspection and part location/orientation using FANUC iRVision.
Click here for more info on the ACE Model 100A
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What is an ERP System?
The acronym ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. According to Answers.com, ERP is a method of using computer technology to link the various functions of a company such as accounting, inventory control and human resources across an entire company. ERP enjoyed popularity among large manufacturers in the mid to late 1990's with its ability to facilitate information sharing, business planning and decision making on an enterprise level.
In the early days it was very expensive, costing up to $2 million dollars and only affordable for Fortune 1000 companies. One of the main reasons the cost was so high is the software ran on a mainframe computers and not on the PCs we use today.
Today's more modern ERP software runs on PCs and is much more affordable. The ERP marketplace has now grown to include small to medium sized companies. According to Dave Morrison who wrote in CMA Management, "ERP systems are being implemented today to provide a stable foundation for a growing number of businesses across all segments, from dot-coms to major automotive manufacturers".
Automated Cells & Equipment is proud of our recent ERP installation and looks forward to increasing the value of our products and services to our customers.
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Automated Cells & Equipment is
a leading provider of Factory Automation and Robotics. Our systems perform machine tending, dispensing, press load/unload, palletizing, case packing, robotic spray coating, material removal, and material handling. We are a FANUC Robotics' Certified Servicing Integrator and offer custom solutions as well as a comprehensive line of cost-effective, pre-engineered solutions designed for easy integration and quick delivery.
We look forward to serving your automation and robotic needs.
We encourage you to browse our website and learn more about our company. Contact Automated Cells for a Free Consult on your next automaton project.
Sincerely, 
Michael L Lucey
Business Unit Manager
Automated Cells & Equipment |
 Automated Cells & Equipment, Inc.
3435 Enterprise Drive
Painted Post, NY 14870
Phone: 607.936.1341
Fax: 607.936.1531
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