Bastian Robotics recently donated several pieces of powered conveyor, gravity conveyor, electric controls, hydraulic and pneumatic hardware for Vincennes University to use in their Indiana Center for Applied Technology building (ICAT).

The University recently purchased 28 ABB robots for their workforce redevelopment program and needed ancillary equipment to present the robots in a meaningful setting for the students…

Implementing complex material handling and robotic systems poses many challenges to both the systems integrator and the customer. These systems usually involve all disciplines of engineering and manufacturing. A collaborative effort from this team of varying origins is required to successfully integrate automation solutions within industry. I have been engaged in engineering and integration of material handling and robotic solutions since 1985 and will offer the following key factors that contribute to the successful integration of any complex system…

As robots continually penetrate our daily industrial lives to improve productivity, reduce waste and inefficiencies and raise quality, one would expect that they would demand more, not less compensation for their hard work. Quite the contrary – the costs are reducing!

In the industrial world, few words cause people to cringe more than the word “startup”. It is common for people to associate startups with 18 hour days and plenty of frustration. Startup of an automated system is an extremely important phase of the project, as typically the Return on Investment (ROI) is based on a certain date to realize savings, but more important is the down time required to install the system and get it up to speed.

At BMH Robotics, we understand how critical this phase of the project is and for that reason, we have put several key processes into place to ensure that startup at your facility is as smooth as possible…

Before making a robotic system investment, companies have begun to require feasibility research through simulations in order to demonstrate the system’s working process. This is accomplished through accurate data driven animations that graphically represent the proposed system and product flow. Customers use the robotic simulation to detect early risks and develop contingency plans from the early design stage. This allows them to take into account the future growth of their company and ensure they will have a viable system for years to come…