Integrated Packaging Solutions from Omron

Phil Black - PII Editor 01/10/2012

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At this year’s PPMA Show, automation expert Omron showcased integrated automation solutions that provide the packaging industry with flexible, efficient and cost-effective ways of addressing the ever-increasing competitive and regulatory pressures it faces.

Central themes included solutions for product handling, data integration and 100% product inspection.

Included on the stand was a demonstration of the recently launched Delta robot system, controlled by the powerful Sysmac NJ Machine Automation Controller. The NJ controller uses EtherCAT as its machine network, with servo drives, inverters, I/O, safety and vision systems all residing on the same network, reducing complexity, increasing response speed and simplifying programming for the user.

Also on show was an example of Omron’s SCARA robot series, highlighting simple conveyor tracking with integrated vision capabilities. Omron now offers complete automation solutions from a single supplier to machine builders in the packaging sector.

An acknowledged leader in the field of visual inspection solutions, Omron also showed its latest vision systems and sensors at the PPMA Show, and gave particular attention to automated checking of human-readable text & barcodes. Omron can offer both OEM component solutions and full turnkey packages designed to provide 100% inspection and eliminate non-conformant products entering the supply chain.

Among the wide range of sensor, safety and inspection solutions being shown was the company’s unique SPU (storage and processing unit) for use with its CJ and CS programmable controller platforms.

The SPU facilitates real-time collection of production, process and inspection data across local I/O and industrial networks such as DeviceNet and Ethernet/IP and makes this data readily accessible to enterprise level IT systems, integrating seamlessly into SQL, Oracle or Access databases. It is, therefore, ideal for use in OEE, WIP and track-and-trace applications.

For more information contact Omron Sales on Tel: 870 752 0861 Fax: 01908 258158

Email: uk@eu.omron.com Web: www.industrial.omron.co.uk