Recently, FPE Automation connected our team with a heat seal packaging manufacturer looking for a solution to increase safety and labor efficiency in their facility. They needed a strategic partner capable of integrating automation products into the facility’s...
Introduction An automotive parts manufacturer with an impeccable reputation for workplace safety brought us a project to decrease the need for forklifts in their facility. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, non-fatal injuries caused by forklift...
An integration partner recently reached out to us for a solution to replace forklifts on their client’s manufacturing floor. The client had several constraints, including: Needing to use a smaller AMR (MiR 250) with a lower weight limit than the payload Needing to...
An automotive manufacturer presented us with a project assembling door handles for a luxury car brand. The client needed their solution to meet extremely high quality standards and to fit seamlessly into their existing workflow without reducing the pace of work. This...
Hyperion Automation was an exhibitor at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo (AME) this year, hosted at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids on August 9 and 10. According to the event's host, over 1000 companies were represented in attendance this year, drawing attendees...
In a world where production demands are at an all time high and, according to the US Department of Commerce, unemployment rates are the lowest they’ve been in more than 50 years, companies are facing unique production challenges. It’s becoming increasingly difficult...
In the last two years, Hamilton students interested in learning about programming, robotics, and other STEM fields have been flocking to the FIRST robotics team to supplement their learning. The team, also known as The Cyberhawks, quickly grew about five times in...
When Dana Burgess got his start on vision systems working at a Grand Rapids automotive supplier in the early 2000s, machine vision was a different game. Starting in quality control, placing cameras was the most common response to quality problems reported by their...
At times manufacturing can be a dangerous industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, manufacturers had the second highest rate of workplace illnesses and injuries. The National Safety Council lists the most common causes of these injuries as:...
When utilizing a vision system for guidance, inspection or picking, it’s important to consider your options. Vision systems automate the decision-making process for manufacturers, determining whether a part meets quality standards or if a part should be moved to one...
Utilizing Mobile Industrial Robots MiRs (Mobile Industrial Robots) have a multitude of applications for manufacturers looking to increase efficiency and safety in their lines. These versatile robots with customizable top module conveyors can transport product, create...
For manufacturers with several independently-running machines, we recommend integrating a SCADA system to centralize machine controls and data collection. But what is SCADA software? Do the benefits truly outweigh the cost to integrate? How can a SCADA-based system...