Manufacturing Automation

Find the useful opportunity

Start with the task that is repetitive, difficult to manage or creating a constraint. Review the application, current sequence and operating context before proposing a change.

• Application and task review
• Opportunities for semi-automation
• Handling and transfer between operations

Plan an achievable integration

Consider how equipment, product and people interact. Integration planning can include interfaces with upstream and downstream operations and coordination with relevant specialists.

Stage the implementation

A workable first step may be narrower than a complete line redesign. Define a practical scope, agree responsibilities and support implementation to suit the job.

Applications to discuss

Filling and portioning, packaging and line-handling applications. Discuss the product, task and interfaces to assess a practical approach.