Safety Solutions in Automotive
Automotive manufacturers are under increasing pressure to provide a safe working environment without added downtime or reduced productivity. Many are coming to understand that safety is not achieved with components alone – success requires a comprehensive approach that includes a business strategy, production and maintenance personnel considerations and a multitude of other technical, procedural and operational considerations.
Today's machine safety standards have advanced to the point where they sometimes define the mechanical specifications and design parameters that equipment manufacturers use to build their products. With a multitude of standards, certifications and regulations, manufacturers want to know that a system or solution, once implemented, will comply with various regulations. Fortunately, today’s systems can both enhance productivity and meet safety requirements. Companies leveraging such safety solutions can increase throughput, reduce injuries and improve employee morale by giving workers confidence that the company takes their well being as seriously as they do their productivity and profitability. Rockwell Automation, with its years of experience in industrial automation and safety, can help you design and implement integrated safety solutions to gain a competitive advantage.
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Durr Ecopaint Robot Uses GuardLogix® Safety Controller to Improve Integration Efficiency, Assist with Operational Safety
Protecting operators and maintenance people from injuries is a top priority at Dürr. This is easier said than done, as most safety systems require compromise in productivity and throughput. Based on a Safety Risk Assessment conducted by Rockwell Automation, Dürr set out to select and implement a safety control system for its EcoRP E32 robot that would provide the appropriate safety protection with minimal impact on machine performance and production.
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Rockwell Automation Help Automotive Manufacturers and Suppliers Build Vehicles Faster and Better
Today, Rockwell Automation technology, engineering and manufacturing control and information solutions are helping leading automotive manufacturers and their suppliers accomplish superior results. Our integrated manufacturing solutions provide accurate, event-driven information about materials, operations and finished-product requirements in order to quicken time-to-customer – the ability to deliver and receive the right components, in the right quantities, at exactly the right time and place.
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Make Manufacturing Your Automotive Competitive Advantage
The automotive industry is in one of the most challenging periods in its history. Shifts in consumer preferences and pressures on global fuel consumption are driving brand owners to reinvent their automobiles while still delivering the quality that reflects their brands. Adding to the challenge are new government standards, and the emergence of new markets in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
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