Figure 1: Automated bread factory. (Image source: Getty Images)
Reliability in automation motion control is a critical factor for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Directly impacting the machine’s overall equipment efficiency, the three key variables that contribute to reliability are servo position accuracy, trajectory repeatability, and overall system efficiency. Any failure in these variables can lead to negative consequences such as longer design times for new equipment, commissioning resource runover, and increased production costs for end users.
OEMs face the challenge of increasing the number of competitive features on their equipment while adhering to design constraints that aim to maintain profitability margins. In this context, having confidence in automation motion control becomes essential. By ensuring high levels of reliability in servo position accuracy, trajectory repeatability, and system efficiency, manufacturers can mitigate risks and enhance their competitive edge. This confidence in automation motion control enables them to deliver equipment that meets customer expectations,
reduces downtime, and optimizes production processes. In this article, the food (Figure 1) and beverage (Figure 2) OEM machine lifecycle will be followed from design, to commissioning, to production. Best practices will be introduced that enhance equipment confidence through motion control accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency. In each section, the focus will be on maximizing system performance through simplicity of design, while ensuring that future deployment of data aggregation is non-intrusive.
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