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EGSK/P - Compact PRecision Electric Actuator >>
Festo's new EGSP/EGSK electric actuators provide precision in a compact package. Great for end-of-arm/ 7th axis robot applications as well as short-stroke precise positioning to ±3 micron. |
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VUVG - The new value standard in valves >>
The VUVG line of directional control valves from Festo are designed to provide higher performance in a smaller, more compact package. The interchangeable electrical connection, captured screws, and robust manifold simplify installation. |
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Video: Multiple delta robots for high-precision applications >>
Video shows a high-precision robotic assembly operation consisting of two Tripod robots, a rotary table, and a load-unload unit, all controlled by Festo electric and pneumatic products. |
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May Product of the Month - CMMx-AS >>
Built-in Motion Control and Easy Commissioning The CMMS-AS/CMMP-AS intelligent digital servos from Festo are designed to be easy to start up and operate. Singleaxis motion control included, we include sizing and operation software to ideally match these servos to our actuators. |
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DGC/EGC - Electric or Pneumatic Actuation- Your Choice! >>
The EGC and DGC actuators are designed with the same external dimensions, for easy selection of the right
motion technology for your applications.
Mix and match actuators with Festo, to combine the right performance with the right price.
For more information:
www.festo.com/us/egc
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Category: OEE
OEE - Still a blur on the radar screen
May 29, 2009
Among the key performance indicators (KPI's) that grocery manufacturing executives think are most important, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is number four on the list after quality, cost and safety. Yet compared to the first three, there is little understanding of how to implement the OEE measurement. I believe this is yet another indication of the suits and the geeks failing to communicate....
There's More. Click to continue reading "OEE - Still a blur on the radar screen"
The Hype about OEE
March 31, 2008
In response to last month's post OEE is Like Sailing, a reader questioned why all the sudden hype about a technology that is so old. I think that the answer is that it's not about the technology, it's about the business. And sometimes the business performance is so low, that technology isn't the starting place for a solution....
There's More. Click to continue reading "The Hype about OEE"
OEE is like sailing
February 13, 2008
The story goes that for sailors, life is about the journey; while for power boaters, life is about the destination. According to OEE expert Paul Zepf of Zarpac Inc., OEE is also about the journey....
There's More. Click to continue reading "OEE is like sailing"
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| About Keith Campbell |
| Leaders learn from the past while
looking to the future - and bring both to bear on the here
and now. This is the philosophy that has steered Keith Campbell's
30+ years in manufacturing. It has worked for him in operations,
maintenance, engineering, R&D, education, consulting and
professional organizations--and now he's putting it to work
for you--taking you to the edge of his thoughts on packaging
operations. |
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