Case Study

When is a safety mat better than a laser scanner?

When is a safety mat better than a laser scanner?

CASE STUDY Business Need In the new flexible factory environment, customers require that every piece of automation earns its spot in the manufacturing process. This means that, not only purchase price, but operator safety, reliability, maintenance, and repair costs all go into the equipment purchase decision. Providing a safe and reliable solution in a robot-AGV-human environment is a must. Unique Solution Safety laser scanners were not a reliable solution for this environment. Omron’s UQM quick disconnect safety mat, F3SG-RA safety light curtain, and MC3 controller were used to create warning and safety zones to accommodate AGV, Human and robot traffic. A four person team was able to install each solution within two shifts. Customer Benefits Omron’s solution enabled t

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