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The Rise of Collaborative Robots: FANUC Cobot Integration
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As human-robot interaction continues to grow, so does the need for safe and efficient collaborative robotics. Collaborative robots, otherwise known as cobots, are a type of robot that can safely and effectively work alongside human workers in various industrial and manufacturing settings. Unlike conventional robots, which are typically caged and require certain safety measures to […]
How Automation Improves Food Processing Lines
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The food processing industry was initially slower than other sectors to adopt automated technology. However, companies in wide-reaching branches of food service are now incorporating automation and robotics into food processing operations to maximize efficiency and productivity. Today’s automated assembly machines and other automation solutions help meet the needs of all types of food processing […]
The Upside of Automated Assembly Machines
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Big Sky Engineering, Inc. is an industry leader in automation solutions for the packaging sector, developing and manufacturing accurate, reliable, and cost-effective automated equipment and systems. We aim to provide comprehensive options and adaptable products with a commitment to continuous innovation, superior customer support, and overall excellence. Learn more about automated assembly machines, their applications […]
When Should You Automate Your Packaging Line?
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Manufacturers of consumer goods, food products, and more may experience growing pains as product demands increase. Fortunately, automating your packaging line can aid in solving these issues. There are many signs to look for that may indicate it’s time to automate your packaging line. Here, we’ll go over these signs as well as the process […]
Applications for Pick and Place Robots
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Pick and place robots move objects between locations to fulfill manufacturing tasks. They are some of the most common robots in automated assembly and ensure continuous productivity in repetitive tasks. Automating your pick and place processes in an assembly line can boost productivity and relieve workers of stressful and repetitive tasks in favor of more […]
Factory Automation vs. Process Automation
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Automation is an essential element of success in the rapidly transforming manufacturing and packaging sectors. Factory automation manages the machines that manufacture objects, whereas process automation controls the larger systems that manage these products. Although these forms of automation sound similar, they have key differences that are important to understand before implementing any automation system. […]
Benefits of Automated Production Lines
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Made up of workstations joined by transfer systems to move products and control systems to process the needed coding instructions, automated production lines involve varying levels of technology from robotics and mechanical equipment to specific systems and programs. Human intervention is either unnecessary or carried out in a supervisory capacity. Research from the World Economic […]
TYPES OF PARTS FEEDER SYSTEMS
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At Big Sky Engineering, we specialize in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and integration of industrial automation equipment and systems. Our turnkey automation solutions include all necessary system elements, including parts feeders. The term “parts feeder system” refers to equipment that stores, sorts, orients, allocates, positions, and distributes the components necessary for industrial and commercial operations. As these units […]
EVALUATING INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT OPERATING COSTS
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When you purchase new equipment, the price tag is just the first expense your business will incur throughout its total service life. Before you purchase a big-ticket item—even when the equipment is meant to last for years—take the time to consider ancillary costs that will follow the purchase. Some of these basic cost factors may include: […]
What is Flexible Manufacturing
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The term “flexible manufacturing” refers to the ability of a company to adapt its production operations to produce different parts for different markets without the need for major retooling or equipment investment. Many companies utilize flexible manufacturing as a benchmark for where they stand in the industry; the greater their flexibility (i.e., how fast they […]
