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Robotics in Action: Designed in New Zealand & Built in China
Utilising a range of technologies and managing a revised approach of building select projects closer to market, this project for a major home appliance manufacturer is the first of its kind for Facteon.
Cobots star at FABTECH 2021
There could be no more suitable location than Chicago, in the industrial heartland of the Midwest, for the long-awaited return of FABTECH after a two-year hiatus. More than a thousand stands, spread over three halls, brought together representatives in metal – from cutting, welding, shaping and finishing to additive printing, lasers, automation and robotics, along with management, workforce development, and more.
Introducing The New Era of Robotics Teaching
Meet Debbie, a robotics expert in the making. During her 2020/2021 Summer Internship with Facteon, Debbie worked alongside our Design and Automation teams to develop a new semi-automated method of teaching user frames* for a robot. Here, Debbie discusses the process and what this means for manufacturers.
An Interview with Dieter Adam: The State of Play in the Manufacturing Industry
The Manufacturers’ Network’s Dieter Adam sits down with Facteon to discuss the state of play in the manufacturing industry, both within New Zealand and globally. Following the unexpected events of 2020, Dieter reflects on the year that has been and the impacts on the manufacturing industry.
Mixed Reality: The Smart Manufacturing Technology You Didn’t Know You Needed
Microsoft’s HoloLens is a break-through mixed reality technology which has the potential to increase efficiencies of operator training and on-site commissioning of manufacturing equipment. The travel restrictions in place during 2020-2021 forced Facteon to adapt its approach to machinery commissioning. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Facteon would send a team of commissioning engineers and machine builders alongside the project manager to a customer’s site to complete machine commissioning.
Facteon People: Introducing Mathias Koller, Junior Design Engineer
I’m enjoying the opportunity to contribute to the whole process", says Mathias speaking of his role with Facteon.
The Role of Cobots in the Modern Factory
As Universal Robots announces the 25% increase in lifting capacity of its best-selling cobot, Facteon’s Applications Engineer and robotics expert, Guillermo, reflects on what this development means for Universal Robots' product portfolio and manufacturers.
Facteon People: Summer Intern to Engineering Assistant
Joining Facteon for the summer of 2020/2021, Debbie swapped textbooks for robot simulations and sleep ins for daily team stand ups. When Debbie’s internship came to a close, Team Facteon invited her back to join us on a part time basis as an Engineering Assistant while she completes her studies at University of Auckland. Here, Debbie reflects on the transition to her new role with the experts.
Manufacturing Experts & IIoT Technology Leaders Join Forces to Deliver End-to-End Traceability for the Fresh Food Sector
Persequor, iTrazo and Facteon bring end-to-end traceability to the fresh food space.
Top Trends from New Zealand’s Leading Food & Beverage Manufacturing Trade Show, Foodtech Packtech 2021
After a year of social distancing, a sense of normality was experienced in returning to a tradeshow in Auckland, New Zealand.
Facteon & Dalton Electrical Partner to Deliver World-Class Connected Maintenance for Manufacturers
Facteon, a global specialist in smart manufacturing and automation, and Dalton Electrical, one of New Zealand’s leading industrial automation and electrical service providers, are pleased to announce their partnership to bring New Zealand manufacturers world-class factory maintenance services underpinned by Industrial IoT (IIoT) technologies.
Customer Stories: University of Auckland: Flexible & Mobile Automation for Manufacturers
Most manufacturers are well aware of the power of automation solutions. They are also well aware of the associated costs, risk and inflexibility.