Conversation With an Expert: Considerations for Robot EOAT Design
Conversation with: Tom M., Senior Mechanical Engineer & Alex W., Senior Controls Engineer – Topic: Considerations for Robot EOAT (end-of-arm tooling) Design With the integration of robotic equipment in your manufacturing facility, you’ll open vast possibilities for the work you can accomplish. However, there is another necessary component beyond just the robotic arms and their … Read More
Conversation with an Expert: Industrial Controls Architecture
Conversation with: Mike T., Electrical Engineer Topic: Industrial Controls Architecture In the current manufacturing environment, it has become increasingly possible through Industrial IoT (internet of things) and Industry 4.0 to add sensors and communication protocols that tap into important product and process data from machines. For businesses that want to remain competitive, it has also … Read More
Conversation with an Expert: Data Exchange / MIS
Conversation with: Mike P., Controls Engineering Manager Topic: Data Exchange / MIS As you know, in factories people and machines work together to reach production and bottom-line goals. One silent partner in the process that can ensure the system runs smoothly is data. How quickly is the line moving? What is the defect rate? How … Read More
Conversation with an Expert: Communication Protocols
Conversation with: Zach P., Controls Engineer Topic: Communication Protocols Proper communication protocols are critical to the success of your automation integration. Each piece of equipment in your factory needs to be able to “talk” to each other to ensure processes run correctly and your operation is streamlined. Depending on the manufacturer and type of equipment, … Read More
Delivering the best solution on time, every time.
The Wes-Tech team delivers custom engineered solutions to solve your complex manufacturing challenges. Our 3-step process – Define, Develop, Deliver – ensures our team can help you get to the best solution, on time and in budget. In this series of posts, we are examining each process step in depth to give you more insight … Read More
Creative problem solving and engineering expertise right where you need it.
The Wes-Tech team delivers custom engineered solutions to solve your complex manufacturing challenges. Our 3-step process – Define, Develop, Deliver – ensures our team can help you get to the best solution, on time and in budget. In this series of posts, we are examining each process step in depth to give you more insight … Read More