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AFA Systems' has Partnered with Adept

Adept Technology is the leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services that provide unmatched performance and economic value throughout the production lifecycle, enabling customers to achieve precision, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling and packaging processes.

Benefits of using AFA's Robotic Technology

Robotics can provide significant cost savings and reduce labour
Increased manufacturing flexibility
Shorter changeover time
Ability to fit into limited floor space
Improved employee safety and ergonomics
Better product quality and consistency

Adept Quattro Pick and Place

A patented four-arm Delta-Style design that moves 20 percent faster then Delta 3 systems and carries 5 kg payloads. The unit is also equipped with vision. Adepts integrated vision capabilities set this robot apart from the competition. A built-in controller eliminates the need for a separate control cabinet and the cables in between. These systems are seamlessly integrated into AFAs packaging solutions.

SPP Single Axis Pick and Place

AFA's SPP single axis pick and place has its place for low cost,repeatable pick and place operations. The unit can be used in a wide variety of applications. AFA uses both gripper and vacuum type end effectors. Standard Servo Controls are used to program these units.

AFA's Cartesian Robot

AFA's Cartesian 2-Axis Robot is the standard for low cost, high payload pick and place operations. Over 40 of AFAs Cartesian Robots are in operation throughout the packaging industry. The Twin Servo Devices can be used in a wide variety of applications.

Fanuc Robot Integration

Fanuc's product range and capability are second to none. Fanucs large install base makes adding these robots to a packaging line a simple task. Teaching ability makes this robot easy to program.

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