The Automation and Manufacturing Technology Show, hosted by the Manufacturers Resource Center in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, was attended by manufacturers from different regions. The event showcased advanced automated technology to industry professionals. Rich Hobbs, President of the MRC, highlighted the importance of bringing automation to the forefront for manufacturers to have access to it.
The show featured demonstrations of robots, lasers, and VR technologies. Around 150 attendees participated in learning about machine vision, cyber security, augmented reality, and success stories of technology implementation. One of the vendors, Austin Hooper from Applied Control, showcased the universal robot UR20 palletizer and other automation technologies using AI for inspection applications.
With an ongoing challenge of labor supply in the manufacturing industry, there has been a significant interest in adopting advanced technology. Jason James from Brentwood Industries, a plastics manufacturer, highlighted the importance of using robots for insert molding in the plastics industry. He expressed interest in learning how others are implementing technology to improve productivity and efficiency.
Hobbs emphasized that implementing automation doesn’t always require million-dollar investments but can start with small, cost-effective solutions. He mentioned that even solutions as low as $1000 can have a significant impact on increasing productivity for manufacturers. The Automation and Manufacturing Technology Show provided a platform for manufacturers to explore and understand the benefits of incorporating automated technology into their operations.
Manufacturers from various regions gathered at Upper Macungie Township’s Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) for the Automation and Manufacturing Technology Show aimed at showcasing advanced automated technology to industry professionals.
Rich Hobbs, President of MRC stressed that bringing automation to the forefront is crucial for manufacturers to access it.
The event featured demonstrations of robots, lasers and VR technologies among other things.
Around 150 attendees learned about machine vision cyber security augmented reality success stories implemented by others.
One vendor Austin Hooper from Applied Control showcased their universal robot UR20 palletizer along with other automation technologies using AI for inspection purposes.
Jason James from Brentwood Industries highlighted how robots are used for insert molding in plastics industry boosting productivity while Jason shared his interest in learning how others implement tech efficiently.
Hobbs emphasized that implementing automation doesn’t always mean spending millions but can start small with cost-effective solutions like those worth $1000 or more that could increase productivity significantly.
In conclusion, The Automation and Manufacturing Technology Show provided an opportunity for manufacturers to explore and understand the benefits of integrating automated technology into their operations while addressing challenges such as labor shortages in manufacturing industries with innovative technological solutions.
