Posted by Dan Rexon on Wed, May 16, 2012 @ 09:55 AM
We are gearing up for ATX East/EastPack taking place from Tuesday, May 22nd through Thursday, May 24th, and hope you will join us in Philadelphia. It’s not too late to register and visit Arca and Precision Automation at the show! In fact, we would like you to attend as our VIP guest for free!
Click here to register online and receive your VIP admission, but act quickly. There are only a limited number of VIP packages available, and they are on a strictly first-come, first-served basis.
When you register as our VIP guest, you'll receive the following perks on an exclusive and complimentary basis:
~Complimentary access to all exhibit hall resource displays, presentations, and demonstrations.
~Access to the special VIP Attendee Center with Wi-Fi, laptops, light refreshments and professional staff to help personalize their itinerary.
While at the show, be sure to stop by BOOTH 2827 to see Arca Automation’s labeling solutions as well as Precision Automation’s contract manufacturing, material handling, and system integration services.
Visit Arca Automation's Website to learn more.
We’ll look forward to seeing you at the show!
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Posted by Dan Rexon on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 @ 10:24 AM
Arca Automation is pleased to introduce the EasyLiner Print & Apply Labeling System. The EasyLiner is a lower cost option to our LinerPlus and LINERLESS Print & Apply Labeling Systems and is designed for applications that do not require high speed or LINERLESS capabilities. Demand from our customers has driven this simple and lower cost machine and we’ve already experienced success having sold numerous machines to excited customers across the United States.
The robust EasyLiner is a compact machine that is based off Arca Automation’s very successful Easy Label Applicator. It features the proven Sato LT408 digital print module and can be equipped with two applicator options; a Tamp Applicator (above) or the EASYJET blow applicator (below). Its small footprint makes it perfect for applications with limited available space and it is suitable for all industrial settings.
The new EasyLiner will be featured in Arca Automation’s Booth #2827 at EastPack this May in Philadelphia, PA. Click here to Attend EastPack 2012 for FREE and see the EasyLiner in person!
Additional links:
EasyLiner’s new webpage
Sato LT408 Printer specifications.
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Posted by Dan Rexon on Fri, Mar 02, 2012 @ 07:59 AM
For this week’s “Getting to Know” we chat with Dick Scavello, an applications engineer for our Integrated Conveyor Solutions Division. Dick’s primary focus is coordinating and integrating projects from start to finish. A good percentage of his work is done in Warehousing and Distribution. Over the years he has become a specialist for a variety of material handling applications and system integration projects. Let’s get started and learn a little about Dick!
Dick, how long have you been with our company?
- 23 years.
Can you tell us one of your favorite memories here at Precision Automation?
- The ongoing friendships that I’ve gained over the years.
What do you feel sets Precision Automation apart from the competition?
- Our high level of expertise in many areas.
What are your hobbies?
- Golf and fishing. Both of which have been on hold lately.
Where would your dream vacation take you?
- Sevilla, Spain. Not only is it beautiful destination, but my Son happens to be there for school.
What is your favorite band?
- My taste in music ranges from rock and country to classical and flamenco. I couldn’t specify any specific bands or performers.
Our customers are very fortunate to have a guy like Dick who knows conveyor systems and their various applications inside and out. Having worked on various conveyor projects for a wide variety of applications in production facilities, warehousing and distribution centers, Dick possesses the know-how to tailor unique and cost effective solutions for your business.
With Dick’s upbeat attitude and “customer first” mentality, we’re thrilled to have his experience and expertise on our team. Give him a buzz today to discuss the material handling needs of your business!
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Posted by Dan Rexon on Thu, Feb 02, 2012 @ 06:51 AM
Following up on a previous post, we are thrilled to introduce you to the Conveyor System mentioned at the end of 2011. We’ve just about finished off the final touches of this system and recently set up a mock run for the customer’s factory acceptance test. Luckily for our blog readers and anyone else interested, I was there to videotape the system running. Enjoy this short video that shows the system on our shop floor with a close look at different sections.
In the post titled: The Holiday Season at Precision Automation®, I described this system as a, “…mix of belt conveyor, motorized roller conveyor, line shaft conveyor and various 90 degree transfers…” With this video, you can see exactly what I was saying.
To conclude, I’ll re-quote my value proposition, “… the collection of different conveyors, in one Integrated System, portrays our advantage as an integrator; we make conveyors work for you in the most efficient, cost effective way possible."
Contact Precision Automation® today to discuss all of your material handling needs!
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Posted by Dan Rexon on Wed, Dec 21, 2011 @ 09:15 AM
During the Holiday Season more than ever, we are grateful for those who have made our progress possible. We look forward to strengthening our ties with our existing customers and building relationships with new ones in 2012.
In the spirit of the season, we say simply but sincerely:
Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year!
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Posted by Dan Rexon on Wed, Dec 14, 2011 @ 08:02 AM
During this time of year it is easy to get caught up in the countless to-do’s, decorative lights, endless Christmas music on the radio and gatherings with family and friends. While shopping for gifts and enjoying holiday parties are important, here at Precision Automation®, there is work to be done!
It’s the end of year and our shop is working on a wide spectrum of jobs. We have conveyor, controls, contract manufacturing and engineered systems projects on our assembly floor and in our machine shop. I’m writing this because the variety of projects that are currently in process are descriptive of who we are and exemplify the assortment of products and services that we provide. For example:
~ It’s nice to see an integrated conveyor system in process on the assembly floor. This mix of belt conveyor, motorized roller conveyor, line shaft conveyor and various 90 degree transfers is currently being wired and tested for our customer. The collection of different conveyors, in one integrated system, portrays our advantage as an integrator; we make conveyors work for you in the most efficient, cost effective way possible.
~ It’s nice to see the control panel assembly job (mentioned HERE in a previous post) being diligently worked on by our team of electricians.
~ It’s nice to see engineered systems being built and tested, such as the one above.
~ Lastly, it’s always nice to hear the constant hum of our lathes, CNC machining centers and boring mills working away at machined parts and contract manufacturing jobs.
This atmosphere exemplifies the environment that we intend to carry into the New Year; a diversified assembly area with a nice combination of contract manufacturing, conveyor, controls and engineered systems jobs. We are appreciative of our customers and strive to keep them happy with the highest quality solutions to their needs. Contact us today and let us help you through this holiday season and a prosperous 2012!
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Posted by Dan Rexon on Mon, Nov 14, 2011 @ 10:09 AM
Currently at Precision Automation®, we are working on a very nice job building multiple control panels for one of our valued customers. This recent job has inspired me to put together a blog that highlights our vast capabilities in control systems.
Precision Automation® offers state-of-the-art control systems to operate our equipment. We also offer control panel assembly services (such as the one mentioned) for stand-alone designs per your requirements. Our engineers are well versed in the latest hardware technology and can design a system to meet your needs. We also provide software design and implementation for motion control and equipment operation.
Some of the services we provide:
~ System/panel layout and design
~ Electrical engineering
~ Software development
~ Assembly, wiring and pneumatic piping
~ Testing
~ Installation and start-up services
Whether you need panels built to your drawings or need a system designed for you, our experienced staff of Electrical Engineers and Electricians is ready to serve all your control needs. Precision Automation® also performs machine wiring, testing, start-ups and cable/harness fabrications.
Contact us today to discuss the ways in which we can improve your control systems!
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Posted by Dan Rexon on Wed, Oct 19, 2011 @ 07:51 AM
Precision Automation® is proud to announce a partnership with Sapient Automation, a leader in automated storage and retrieval systems. We are pleased to add these systems to our list of product offerings that are supported by our integration capabilities.
Sapient’s Vertical Lift Modules save up to 85% of floor space, and eliminate mis-picks with 99.9% pick accuracy.
Sapient’s website tells us that, “With decades of satisfied equipment users throughout the world... Sapient Automation’s high density and productivity enhancing Avenger Vertical Carousel, Viper VLM (Vertical Lift Module) and Shark Inventory Management Software provide organizations the ability to implement fast and efficient automation.”
Let Precision and Sapient revolutionize the way your warehousing and distribution centers operate!
Learn more about Sapient Automation HERE.
Click HERE to contact one of Precision Automation's system integration specialists.
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Posted by Dan Rexon on Wed, Sep 07, 2011 @ 08:23 AM
We are very fortunate to have a guest blog this week from another one of our summer interns. Tom Petri has been assisting our sales and marketing department for the last month or so and has helped us in various ways. Last week he requested to write an article for our blog about a topic that has been of interest to him during his time as a student at Drexel University. So without further ado, I’m going to let Tom take over our blog soapbox and talk to us about multitasking, distractions, and productivity in the workplace…
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“There is time enough for everything in the course of the day, if you do but one thing at once, but there is not time enough in the year, if you will do two things at a time.”
-Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773)
“When was the last time you felt like you had a really productive day at work? That long ago? Really? Wow.
But don’t worry, you’re in good company. Offices are a hotbed of distractions, and it's not likely to change anytime soon. Everyone has a computer with emails streaming in constantly, phone calls to be returned, and co-workers and bosses to talk to and collaborate with. None of this is bad generally, but when you need to get a project done or do something creative, it’s lethal. Being interrupted kills productivity.
In American offices, it has been found that workers spend approximately 11 minutes on a single project before switching to something else, and they switch tasks within a project every 3 minutes. Research shows that it takes anywhere from 15-25 minutes to fully shift your focus back to a task after being distracted. It is easy to spend a good portion of the day with your mind in limbo, in the middle of rearranging all of the cognitive resources that have been usurped by the distraction.
It’s not just distractions that are so problematic. Multitasking, seemingly mastered by teenagers and day traders, is a complete myth. We can’t multitask. It’s just not something that our brains can handle. When confronted with two tasks that need the same processing power, the brain switches the work from the hippocampus to the striatum, from the area for the formation of long-term memory to the area for mundane tasks that you quite possibly never remember.
The consequence and fatal flaw of multitasking is that once you stop trying to process both sources, you rarely remember either one. When you try to do two things, you never actually do them both adequately; you just switch between them every couple of seconds, so rudely interrupting yourself over and over again, all the while losing effectiveness.
The implications of these findings are huge. Understanding the best way to keep your brain focused and thinking will give you a productivity boost, and can free up your time so you can do what you want, not just what you have to do.
The solution, and it’s not anywhere as easy as it sounds (I’m having an incredibly hard time with it right now), is to do one thing at a time. If you’re working on a project, focus solely on that. Don’t check your email, your phone, or your Facebook page. Put everything else on the back burner until you are truly ready to stop. Even when it seems tough, keep pushing through until the end, until there is literally nothing else you can do.
When we are faced with a particularly tough assignment, it is so tempting to distract yourself with the immense number of options the internet and the world provide us. But that is the exact way to drag the whole process out longer and make it harder to finish. Devoting all of your resources for 30 minutes is way more effective than messing around with a project for 2 hours. You’ll get way more done and still have an hour and a half left.”
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Tom is currently a sophomore, enrolled at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. He is triple majoring in Management Information Systems, Finance and Accounting. His grasp of business and his multi-headed approach to a business degree has given him a unique perspective of business dynamics and processes even at an early stage in his collegiate career. He has been an asset to Precision Automation over the last few weeks and for that we thank him and wish him luck in the continuance of his studies.
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Posted by Dan Rexon on Thu, Aug 25, 2011 @ 10:30 AM
Arca Automation is excited to be exhibiting at Pack Expo 2011 from September 26th - 28th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Be sure to click on the button below to attend the show for free and come see us at BOOTH C-2635!
We are also excited to announce that our new LinerPlus and LINERLESS Print and Apply Labeling Solutions will be on display throughout the week. Featuring a variety of new controls to meet your needs; the LinerPlus is entirely customizable to your requirements. Ease of use is a highlight as well as its robust construction and design which make the LinerPlus suitable for any industrial environment.
LINERLESS is the eco-friendly and cost effective solution to the labeling industry. It will cut your costs and reduce your carbon footprint. All of Arca’s Print and Apply solutions are available with a wide variety of applicators and adjustment assemblies for precise label placement on the top, side, bottom, and front or back of your product. Be sure to ask about the Value LinerPlus, LinerPlus Advanced and LINERLESS Print and Apply systems at Booth C-2635.
Visit packexpo.com for more information on the show.
Arca Automation continues to provide complete labeling systems for various applications. These systems apply up to four labels on a product and are supported by Arca Automation’s turnkey production and packaging line integration capabilities.
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