2018_2q_omron_e
26/45 - Three “i”s: integrated (Evolution in Control)
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First, looking at ‘integrated’ or the evolution in control. This is very much at the heart of automation. An example in digital would be smart phones, where an extremely high level of alignment is necessary in manufacturing display panels with its multiple layers. Moreover, processing or polishing steps must be done at high speed. To make this happen, you need to be able to ensure synchronization between the controller, robots, motors, conveyors and other equipment. Increasingly, this needs to be a seamless process. Another example is in the auto industry, and particularly with EVs more recently. Batteries are a key device. Manufacturing involves a winding process. The process requires consistent winding tension throughout, but with high levels of precision and speed. Achieving this requires extremely high levels of control. Another example is the picking process. Robotic picking looks easy at first glance. However, it must be synchronized at an optimal speed for the conveyor in order to successfully pick an item. Moving too quickly could damage the conveyor or merchandise. The robot must be synchronized to the speed of the conveyor but needs to also adjust down the speed of its own motion at the instant it approaches the item to be picked. Achieving this makes high levels of productivity possible. This is what we mean when we talk about the evolution in control. This video will give you a sense for the high levels of control needed. What you are watching is an example of vibration control. This is being done just by a combination of software. If you look at the water in the cup, you can see that there is no vibration. It is not vibrating because the springs are not vibrating. This has applications in high speed handling. If vibration can be eliminated, it could potentially enhance conveyance speeds by 30%. This is made possible by the harmonization we discussed earlier and software capabilities. In this video, the equipment is screwing caps closed. The equipment is synchronized with the motion of the underlying conveyor while also rotating the cap, all being done in the absence of vibration. All of this control is being done by software. Although this particular example does not include robotics, it does capture what we mean when we talk about ILOR+S. These types of solutions that are based on the evolution in control are made possible by the combination of Omron’s uniquely diverse product lineup and software components that we call ‘function blocks’. This is the concept of the evolution in control. Soft control is the subtle adjustment and control of motion when placing an item on to the conveyor belt. This is done to ensure that the item is placed softly and is not damaged, while maintaining high speeds. This would be relevant for manufacturing sweets, as an example. The evolution in control will make it possible to achieve this type of automation.
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