Fishman® Corporation may have just added a middle name to its patented AirFree® Technology, but to the many manufacturers that have come to rely on the SmartDispenser® featuring AlgorithmicControl™ and AirFree® Technology the addition comes as no surprise. As users of the SmartDispenser®, they know from experience that Fishman® has long been an advocate of […]
Air driven fluid dispensers have become outdated technology. The erratic fluctuation of air supply from compressors continues to result in never ending firefights when it’s obvious what the root cause of the problem is: air pressure. Eliminating air pressure entirely creates a more stable production cell with traceability to the point of dispense. Here are […]
Design thinking is the process of focusing on the end user’s experience and matching people’s needs when developing new products. Adopting this process in a manufacturing facility is a way to gain a competitive advantage as factories are becoming more connected. Consumers are accustomed to technology that is easy to use in both their personal […]
Eliminate Human Error Once the Auto Program Load – Machine Verify SmartApp™ is installed, the Administrator can activate the SmartApp allowing the operator to scan a finished products bar code to automatically load the fluid dispense program specified for the assembly of the finished product. This SmartApp™ eliminates the potential of a human erroneously selecting the wrong […]
For the past few years, there has been a push in manufacturing to focus on quality control. This is a good business move, as selling quality products is something that pleases customers and can increase profitability. According to Assembly Magazine’s “State of the Profession” Report, manufacturers have embarked on a “quality crusade”. Manufacturers are increasingly focused […]
It’s true that robots have become an integral part of U.S. manufacturing. According to International Manufacturing Technology Trade show, there will be 1.3 million industrial robots operating in factories around the world according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). (Source) Today’s robots are sophisticated and built to do nearly anything on the shop floor […]
Are you looking to upgrade your fluid dispensing solution? When purchasing a fluid dispensing system, one of the most important factors to consider is the cost of ownership which includes all process control, maintenance and energy costs for the life-time of the system, or the number of years that you plan on using it. With a […]
Lean manufacturing, now considered the standard in manufacturing, is the process in which companies focus on becoming more efficient in order to improve productivity and reduce waste when producing a product or service. It is based on a company culture that aims for continuous improvement. Every manufacturer should strive to achieve this, and we have […]
The SmartDispenser® Fiber Optic Assembly Station automates the LC, MT, or SC fiber optic connector assembly process ensuring greater efficiency. Automation of the process also standardizes performance workstation to workstation and facility to facility, reducing rejects, rework and wasted fluid, and increasing production yields. To learn more, watch this video.
Designed for any 37ml, 50ml or 75ml two-component cartridge with 1:1 and 2:1 fluid mix ratios, the DualDrive™ System replaces unreliable by-eye dispensing with numeric programming for peak precision and repeatability. Additional capabilities can be added to the DualDrive™ System making it even more effective. To learn more, watch this video.