F67: Introduction to Flexible and Custom Automation in Manufacturing

Introduction to Flexible Automation – What, When, and How
Automation continues to become more popular and is sought out to solve different challenges. These challenges include replacing labor, reducing costs, and making the workplace safer. As the demand for automation has grown, so have the ideas for implementing it. Fixed automation is no longer the only show in town! We now have flexible or part-time automation solutions to consider. This presentation aims to introduce one to flexible automation and introduce a few considerations from evaluation, implementation, and beyond.
Ryan Lemmel – Cincinnati Incorporated

Small Manufacturers, Big Tech: Mastering Custom Automation
Small manufacturing companies are at a critical juncture today due to the widening gap in automation capabilities compared to their larger counterparts. This presentation targets the heart of this issue, advocating for a strategic embrace of custom automation solutions. It challenges the popular but often unsuccessful outsourcing route, promoting instead an approach of command and control of the custom automation project from design, debugging, to commissioning. Drawing on years of direct automation experience in fields such as component assembly, fastening, and welding, the speaker shares invaluable case studies. These examples will spotlight the frequent missteps encountered in automation projects and offer practical, actionable advice for overcoming these obstacles. Attendees will leave equipped with a roadmap to navigate the complexities of automation, with a focus on their unique operations. This session is an essential convergence of theory, practice, and innovation specific to small manufacturers to overcome technological challenges for successful automation.
Rahul Sarkar – Clarity Manufacturing Consultant

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