Tag: XYZ System
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When an Articulated Arm Robot Will Not Reach
Linear Robots or Cartesian gantry system can be used to cover a larger work envelope, carry heavy payloads and get the job done often for a lower cost than articulated arm robots. Background: When most people picture a robot in a manufacturing operation they see an articulated arm robot, a very popular and useful tool.…
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Vertical Farming Leverages Modular Automation Stations
Background: While the majority of the world’s agricultural and horticultural products are grown through traditional farming over an outdoor space in natural environments, a growing number of farmers are beginning to embrace modern, vertical farming. Vertical farming is the practice of growing plants in vertically stacked layers. It’s typically done indoors and is highly automated. This…
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Biotech Pick and Place Tube Sorting Gantry
Macron recently delivered an XYZ pick and place gantry to a biotechnological machine manufacturer to be integrated into their tube sorting system. Application: Pick and Place Tube Sorting System Industry: Biotechnology Problem: A manufacturer of automated biotechnical systems contacted Macron seeking a lightweight gantry system capable of controlled X/Y/Z motion to use in a new…
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Low Cost X/Y/Z Liquid Handling Gantry
Macron developed a unique X/Y/Z gantry solution of MSA-PSC actuators and a connector kit, as well as a MacBUILT rail screw table for a liquid handling lab project. Industry: Education / Development Lab Problem: A bioengineering student at the University of Pennsylvania recently needed an X/Y/Z linear robot to aid in the construction of a liquid…
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MacBUILT 3 axis Cartesian Gantry System
See how a MacBUILT XYZ Gantry is an integrated part of this commercial outdoor products manufacturer’s complex fabrication process. Application: MacBUILT 3 axis X, Y & Z Cartesian Gantry system Industry: Commercial Outdoor Equipment Product Manufacturing Problem: A client recently came to Macron Dynamics seeking a highly flexible work cell to press stamp product blanks…