Implementation of Robot Systems: An introduction to robotics, automation, and successful systems integration in manufacturing - Hardcover

Wilson, Mike

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0124047335 ISBN 13: 9780124047334

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2014

Synopsis

Based on the author’s wide-ranging experience as a robot user, supplier and consultant, Implementation of Robot Systems will enable you to approach the use of robots in your plant or facility armed with the right knowledge base and awareness of critical factors to take into account. This book starts with the basics of typical applications and robot capabilities before covering all stages of successful robot integration. Potential problems and pitfalls are flagged and worked through so that you can learn from others’ mistakes and plan proactively with possible issues in mind. Taking in content from the author’s graduate level teaching of automation and robotics for engineering in business and his consultancy as part of a UK Government program to help companies advance their technologies and practices in the area, Implementation of Robot Systems blends technical information with critical financial and business considerations to help you stay ahead of the competition.

• Includes case studies of typical robot capabilities and use across a range of industries, with real-world installation examples and problems encountered
• Provides step-by-step coverage of the various stages required to achieve successful implementation, including system design, financial justification, working with suppliers and project management
• Offers no-nonsense advice on the pitfalls and issues to anticipate, along with guidance on how to avoid or resolve them for cost and time-effective solutions

About this title

From the Back Cover

Understand how robots can solve your manufacturing process problems with this practical, problem-solving guide to robot systems implementation

• Introduces the key technologies in use and their benefits, focusing on the knowledge needed to enable application to your manufacturing problems
• Includes case studies of typical robot capabilities and use across a range of industries, with real-world installation examples and problems encountered
• Provides step-by-step coverage of the various stages required to achieve successful implementation, including system design, financial justification, working with suppliers and project management
• Offers no-nonsense advice on the pitfalls and issues to anticipate, along with guidance on how to avoid or resolve them for cost and time-effective solutions

Based on the author’s wide-ranging experience as a robot user, supplier and consultant, Implementation of Robot Systems will enable you to approach the use of robots in your plant or facility armed with the right knowledge base and awareness of critical factors to take into account.

This book starts with the basics of typical applications and robot capabilities before covering all stages of successful robot integration. Potential problems and pitfalls are flagged and worked through so that you can learn from others’ mistakes and plan proactively with possible issues in mind.

Taking in content from the author’s graduate level teaching of automation and robotics for engineering in business and his consultancy as part of a UK Government program to help companies advance their technologies and practices in the area, Implementation of Robot Systems blends technical information with critical financial and business considerations to help you stay ahead of the competition.

About the Author

Mike Wilson is president of the British Automation and Robotics Association (BARA), director of the Processing & Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA), vice chairman of the Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA) and former chairman of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Mike has a 30 year career working with robots as a user, supplier and advisor. He is an experienced automation consultant, working throughout Europe, North America and India across a variety of industries as managing director of Creative Automation Solutions Ltd.

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0124047335
• ISBN 13: 9780124047334
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 242