Automation and industrial robotics, a train in motion
20-12-2017
The implementation of automation and industrial robotics in different sectors is changing production processes. Therefore, IK4-TEKNIKER works alongside companies in their search for the automation solution that best suits their needs.
The Basque Country´s industry has a strong ability as regards integrating the most advanced technologies linked to manufacturing activities such as process optimisation or automation.
Technological needs of manufacturing firms have been met by internal & external engineering resources with the support of technology centres and universities, especially with regard to R&D activities.
In the specific field of automation, however, each solution has to be adapted to a given approach by means of diverse technologies such as artificial vision, advanced sensorics, industrial communications, robotics, PLCs, CNCs, etc.
Robots offer flexible and reconfigurable solutions that play a key role in the field of automation as they have significantly transformed production processes linked, for instance, to welding, palletising or packaging.
Before addressing an automation process, it is important to consider how much return can be expected from an investment. The IK4-TEKNIKER solution for industrial robotics and automation covers several phases: Technological prospection; feasibility study; simulation and design; developing a pilot solution; implementation and commissioning; updating and monitoring.
Eneko Ugalde, Automation and Industrial Robotics Coordinator at IK4-TEKNIKER