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Power Protection For Happy Automation
Evolutionary facilities are typically loaded with networked control systems, wireless devices, motor-driven automation and PCs on 5 foot centers. Without predictable, clean power, such equipment can be rendered worthless in the span of one millisecond. In this session, we will discuss current power protection technologies for new and existing applications.
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Adopting A Continuous Reliability Improvement Process
System uptime is as much a product of maintenance culture as it is quality of components. This tutorial will summarize the process and rewards of improving your maintenance culture and environment in the areas of planning, balancing resources, improving pride, data analysis and more.
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Steel Toe Shoes For Your Control System
Changes in national (NFPA) and self-induced safety standards have spawned numerous advancements in control equipment and design. Here we will discuss what has changed and what architectures are now available for automated material handling that could make your system safer for all. Discussions will include progress in the Safety PLC market, redundancy, failsafe design and self-monitoring control.
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Successfully Deploying Total Productive Maintenance
This practical tutorial can help you make impressive gains in maintenance effectiveness by applying the principles of Total Productive Maintenance. The goal of the TPM program is to markedly increase production while, at the same time, increasing employee morale and job satisfaction. Regardless of your current strategy, the examples and approaches discussed will further your success toward system reliability.
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Increasing The Useful Life Of Conveyor Systems
As cost pressures mount, it is important to get the most out of the life and performance of your existing conveyor system. This session will address steps that can be taken to provide extended life to an experienced system. In addition, methods to increase functionality and throughput of an existing system will also be touched upon.
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Responsible Parenting Of Automated Solutions
With reward comes responsibility. Delta Air Cargo installed significant technology to support their aircraft maintenance activities in Atlanta, Georgia. In this case study/lesson about lifecycle management, we will discuss the costs and rewards that exist when owning high technology integrated systems and the steps involved in developing a system management strategy and budget.
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Born-Again AGVs
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have served well in industrial applications for more than 50 years. This session will review the types of systems currently in use and measures that can be implemented to extend the useful life of older generation vehicles. Two specific modernization case studies will be reviewed to provide real life data surrounding schedule, cost and operational impact.
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This Old (Ware)house - The Elements Of A Winning Controls Retrofit
Upgrading the electrical controls of a valuable but aging automated system can be a great way to stretch the dollar and enjoy added features and performance. This session will dissect a typical complex live retrofit of an automated storage and retrieval system. The steps to safe cutover and planning are invaluable take-aways.
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Just How Reliable Is Automation? Really!
In a 2006 Aberdeen Group Automation Benchmark report, 20% of respondents said that reliability fears were holding them back from automation. This presentation includes the results of an enlightening BYU/MHIA study containing actual realized uptime statistics from seasoned users of automation (AS/RS) and includes advice for users and planners on how to maximize automation uptime and flexibility.
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