Savoring success: efficient motion for OEMs in food and beverage
program within the same software package, the complexity of using additional software is eliminated, reducing the risk of errors during the selection process. This integrated approach simplifies the process and enhances the accuracy of servo sizing, leading to improved machine performance. The Commissioning of Trajectory Repeatability – Motion simulation without hardware. Motion trajectories have a symmetrical effect on overall equipment efficiency, where the acceleration, deceleration, and motion paths affect throughput times, probabilities of crashes, and quality of the final product at a disproportional rate compared to other aspects of the machine design. Simulating trajectories in the same software environment as the program is created not only removes the risks of creating an unstable process on the factory floor, but gives end users confidence that the product will perform in production the same as it performs during the runoff. The Commissioning of System Efficiency – 3D simulation without hardware . 3D simulation can be used instead of physical hardware to simulate the entire assembly, which can greatly improve the commissioning process. It is important to consider that motion is not the only factor on the factory
floor. It is also necessary to verify motion alongside safety processes and data collection. This is common when traceability and vision are intricate to production processes. By utilizing 3D models provided by manufacturers and simulating them in the same software environment as the program, teams can ensure safety without introducing risks during commissioning. Additionally, this allows teams to create an optimal operating procedure and enables runoff teams to validate performance against a known standard before approving the construction of the equipment. This significantly increases the likelihood of the machine exceeding the expectations of downstream users before investing in physical construction. Production Designing and commissioning original equipment can be a significant investment for manufacturers. However, the key to securing repeat customers resides in the performance stage of the equipment’s lifecycle. Factors such as future scalability, process uptime, and the ability to gather process data can greatly impact the overall customer satisfaction with the automation system and their potential for future business.
The Production of Position Accuracy – Automation modularity flexible to future demand. The highest-performance all-in-one automation platforms not only have hundreds of off-the-shelf modular IO part numbers for plug-and-play installation but also a single software with drag-and-drop programming. These platforms connect using globally open industrial protocols beyond EtherCAT®, extending a modular PLC’s connectivity beyond a motion by leveraging the network effects of these open networks and using Fail Safe Over EtherCAT®, EtherNET/IP™, CIP Safety ™, IO-Link, MQTT, OPC UA®, and SQL all as each was intended to be used. The most OEM conducive automation platforms have been designed to adopt new technologies quickly from the very beginning and without introducing undue complexity to the factory floor. For example, handheld traceability that communicates over Ethernet is becoming more common in motion applications. OEMs can use pre-published third-party connectivity guides and function blocks to help bridge the gap between manufacturers while preserving the modularity required for food and commodity manufacturers to remain flexible to evolving industry standards, new packaging materials, and shifting consumer trends.
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