Category: Material Handling & Conveyors

Material handling systems, conveyors, and logistics automation

The Accumulating Case for Deterministic Control

By Dave Perkon, Technical Editor Reprinted from Control Design, Jun 27, 2019 https://www.controldesign.com/articles/2019/the-accumulating-case-for-deterministic-control/ What do machine builders, system integrators and manufacturers need to know about time-sensitive networking (TSN)? In simplest terms, it is better Ethernet. What used to be many networks and gateways to meet performance requirements will be deterministic control and information on a […]

A History Timeline of Industrial Robotics

A Timeline History of Robotics     IN THE BEGINNING   Before 1920 In ancient times, the percursors to robots were Automata, the word which was originally an Italian renaissance term for a mechanical device, usually powered by water, windpower or clockwork.  The word Automaton was a plural version and came to mean a self-operating […]

November 2018 Newsletter: Go LEAN to WIN!

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   FUTURA AUTOMATION | LEAN PRACTICES,  SMART ROBOTS and CREATIVE SOLUTIONS Streamline manufacturing by  eliminating waste and cost. Our primary mandate and mission is to counsel and support American manufacturers in solutions for advanced manufacturing and robotics (LEAN manufacturing) delivering a leading position in global competitiveness American companies strive to regain global competitiveness and attract back the […]

October 2018 Newsletter: Automation – So Fresh and Lean

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* FUTURA AUTOMATION | THE AUTOMATION & ASSEMBLY ISSUE  How is automated assembly  making the US globally competitive? By utilizing robots for flexibility and Lean Manufacturing Principles, that’s how. This issue of the Futura Automation newsletter, in conjunction with the Assembly Show in Chicago on October 23-25 , is dedicated to Automated Assembly.  Automation assembly machines and […]

Automated Assembly

Automated Assembly and Lean Manufacturing

FUTURA AUTOMATION | Automated Assembly and Lean Manufacturing Automated Assembly: This month we are featuring products from our partners utilized to create automated assembly solutions: Glide-Line, Visumatic, Robot System Products (RSP), and OnRobot. Check out our pallet conveyor partner, Glide-Line, for automated assembly applications. See the video below for the Glide-Line Pallet Assembly Line. This is […]

September 2018 Newsletter: “Advanced Manufacturing And Machine Tending”

<!doctype html>   FUTURA AUTOMATION | SEPTEMBER ROBOT ISSUE  Our automation partners help our customers achieve more: Today we’ll cover Advanced Manufacturing in the IIoT. This month’s email issue is devoted to our partners in automation. Check out the videos and resources on machine tending and the companies who help us achieve Advanced Manufacturing for our clients on a daily […]

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August 2018 Newsletter: “Wireless Machine Safety”

    THE SAFETY ISSUE: Innovative Machine Safety  Machine  safety  in  automation today   Innovative Safety from ReeR: ReeR has always been at the forefront in the field of optoelectronic curtains for automation, measurement and control. Questions? Get in touch Click for ReeR Products     Safety Light Curtains More info   Watertight Safety Light Curtains More info […]

July 2018 Newsletter: “Moving with Macron”

  Save us to your address book, see these robots come to life! In this issue: Last month we looked at the rise of the robot artisan baker: this month we turn to Macron Dynamics and engineered products for specific automation applications Featured Videos Cartesian Gantry Robots Long Travel Linear Actuators The Servotronix softMC The World’s Biggest Robot Read […]

Futura Automation Introduces Dual Lane High Speed Servo Gantry Palletizing System

Futura Automation LLC is pleased to announce the introduction of “Power Palletizer”, a state of the art, BLDC servo-driven Cartesian style robot palletizing system.  Macron Dynamics provides the mechanical components, Delta Technology in Phoenix provides fabrication and field support while Vanguard Automation in Denver, NC provides the electrics, safety and controls.  This new palletizing system […]