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MWES launches new production optimizing AS/RS buffer system
With its automated material storage and retrieval processes, the MWES ASRS buffer system can give a facility back valuable manufacturing time and reduce production errors. The MWES ASRS system can store materials in not only in an efficient manner, it allows for production environments to quickly manage materials as needed. The system does this by cataloging materials and their locations by how they integrate into the production process.
Next level machine tending with MWES’ standard tending cells
Our system was designed from the start to provide off-machine, secondary operations during the usual machine tending operations. That means if a part needs to be cleaned, deburred or repositioned back in the machine for more operations, our system can do it without the need for human help.
Learn how our case packers can increase throughput!
We’ve released a case study on a recent project that helped a CPG producer get more throughput using one of MWES’ standard, drop-in case packaging machines. Our standardized systems are built to be installed as quickly as possible with machines being production ready in as little as a day.
Full Scale Integration and Abraham Lincoln
We’ve talked about big robots before, but at MWES we build the complete automation system in-house before shipping it out. That means having all the processing equipment in house as well, no matter what the scale.
Investigate automation potential with MWES’ Proof of Principle testing
For a lot of operations, the easy automation projects are essentially solved. Simple pick-place operations and general machine tending applications lead that charge with robot-in-a-box solutions. But what if you have a process that’s a lot more complex?
Universal Integrators
MWES prides itself on being independent, even when it comes down to robot selection – the core of an automation system. This allows us to offer the best solutions for our customers without being constrained. As an example, this week sees a Universal Robot getting positioned for a new automation cell build.
The Robot with the Reach
It’s pretty easy to envision a robot welding external features, but how about when it has to get into rather tight internal spaces? One way to do it is by combining two robots into one. That’s what ABB has done with its IRB800 seen in the picture above. In this project, we
Big New Arrival
We just took possession of a brand new FANUC M-2000iA 1200 Industrial robot for an automation project we’re starting. This robot is the third-largest by payload FANUC makes at a capacity of 1350 kg, or 2976 lbs. That roughly equates to a new Mazda Miata with two passengers and whatever sort of
Helping GE Make Ventilators Faster by Streamlining Processes
Midwest Engineered Systems has partnered with GE Healthcare to help build ventilators faster for those in need. GE tapped the firm to help expand its production capacity after hearing of its successes in automating the manufacturing of precision valves for GE’s turbine engine division. One area where MWES has been
MWES is Open and Ready to Help
The Wisconsin State government has named MWES an essential business due to our support of manufacturers in many critical industries including medical, aerospace & defense, heavy industry, food & beverage, and others. As such, we have been authorized to continue to provide critically needed automation systems and services during these