Robot produces spigot in 20 seconds

April 1, 2013

Engineers at Alphr Technology have developed a system for an automotive parts manufacturer toautomate the assembly of molded plastic spigots. The system -- based on a PLC-controlled rotary assembly station and an Omron SCARA robot used in conjunction with a vision system and other Omron automation products -- produces one completed part every 20 seconds.

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