Industrial Automation & Robotics
Industrial automation is transforming the way Australian manufacturers produce, handle and process products. From automated machinery and robotic systems to PLC control, machine vision and safety systems, modern automation can improve production efficiency, consistency and repeatability.
DPAC Automation provides complete industrial automation solutions for manufacturing and industrial applications across Queensland and Australia.
What Is Industrial Automation?
Industrial automation uses control systems, robotics, sensors, software and machinery to automate manufacturing and production processes.
An industrial automation system can range from a single automated machine through to a complete production line incorporating:
Industrial robots
PLC control systems
HMI operator interfaces
Servo and motion control
Machine vision
Conveyor systems
Machine safety systems
Automated material handling
Robotic welding
Robotic palletising
Custom machinery
The objective is to create a reliable automated process that performs consistently while reducing unnecessary manual handling and repetitive tasks.
Industrial Automation Systems
Every manufacturing process has different requirements. A successful automation system needs to be designed around the product, production process, required cycle time, available space and safety requirements.
DPAC can integrate mechanical, electrical and software systems into a complete automated solution.
This can include PLC programming, HMI development, robot programming, electrical control panels, servo systems, machine vision and machine safety.
Industrial Robotics
Industrial robots are widely used for applications including material handling, machine tending, palletising, welding, assembly and processing.
Robotic automation can provide highly repeatable movement while allowing manufacturers to automate processes that may otherwise require significant amounts of manual labour.
DPAC specialises in industrial robot integration and can develop complete robotic cells around the requirements of the application.
PLC, HMI & Motion Control
The control system is at the centre of most industrial automation equipment.
PLC programming controls the machine sequence and communicates with sensors, drives, robots and other equipment. An HMI provides operators with a practical interface for controlling and monitoring the machine.
Servo and motion control can also be integrated where accurate positioning and coordinated movement are required.
Machine Vision & Automated Inspection
Machine vision allows automated equipment to inspect, measure, identify and locate products.
Vision systems can be used for quality inspection, dimensional checking, part identification, robot guidance and automated sorting.
Integrating machine vision with industrial robots and PLC control can create highly automated inspection and handling systems.
Machine Safety
Industrial automation must also consider machine safety from the beginning of the design process.
Safety systems can include guarding, safety switches, emergency stops, safety PLCs, light curtains and other protective devices.
DPAC provides machine safety engineering as part of complete automation projects.
Custom Industrial Automation
Not every production problem can be solved with an off-the-shelf machine.
Custom automation can be designed around specific products, processes and production requirements. This may involve custom machinery, robotics, conveyors, vision systems, linear motion and specialised tooling.
DPAC Automation provides industrial automation design, integration, programming and commissioning from its workshop in Ormeau, Queensland.
Industrial Automation in Queensland
DPAC Automation works with manufacturers throughout Queensland and Australia to develop practical industrial automation solutions.
Whether you require a new automated machine, robotic cell, PLC upgrade or complete production system, the automation process can be developed around your existing equipment and future production requirements.
Talk to DPAC Automation
If you are considering industrial automation for your manufacturing process, DPAC can help assess the application and develop a suitable automation solution.
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