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...
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...
When a wheel manufacturer faced a complex problem in palletizing and packaging their products for shipping, they called the experts at Hyperion to solve a multifaceted automation challenge. Challenge Having previously worked with Hyperion on...
Distribution Center Upgrades with Minimal Downtime Recently, National Warehouse Logistics connected our team to West Marine. West Marine had reached out to National Warehouse Logistics looking for solutions to issues that they faced in updating...
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...
When an automotive parts supplier needed a unique robotics application that required customization of a MiR top module, local distributor Allied Automation connected them with the trusted team at Hyperion Automation.
When a wheel manufacturer approached Hyperion with a list of challenges, our team of experts got to work providing custom solutions to meet their goals.
As part of one of their picking cells, Holland manufacturer Precision Metal Products previously used a Fanuc robotic arm to pick unfinished parts from a bowl feeder and then place these parts into a CNC finishing machine.
Local furniture company Haworth, Inc. provides office furniture solutions worldwide, manufacturing some of those solutions right here in Holland. When their conveyor line for cubicle frame walls became labor intensive and proved difficult to...
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...
Holland-based manufacturer OMT-Veyhl creates parts and products such as height-adjustable tables for custom furniture OEMs. When they needed to update their process for the internal pieces of their height-adjustable desks, they turned to Hyperion...
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...
Welcome Evan Slaton Meet Evan Slaton, the newest addition to the Hyperion team as an automation engineer. In this role, he will bring his technical expertise in PLC programming and robotics integration to support complex automation projects. Evan’s 13-year career in...
Introduction As the old saying goes, it’s no use crying over spilled milk. But when we’re talking about dairy production and not the dinner table, that’s a different conversation. To stay competitive, companies face the challenge of staying current with technology...
Welcome Conner Glass Conner Glass recently joined the Hyperion team as an automation assembly technician. In this role, he’ll collaborate with the assembly team to build machines, wire systems and install hardware that keeps conveyor systems and robotics running...
