MT Magazine May/June 2024

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Increased Lights-Out Reliability Optimizing lights-out manufacturing includes ensuring an unattended machine's reliability – even through a weekend. At this stage, needs become specific to a shop’s operations: liquid level systems, temperature sensing, autonomous solutions to replace filled bins, etc.

Addressing Lights-Out Problems Roadblocks will appear due to lights-out production relating to the post-processing and downstream steps a ected by parts pile-up, such as deburring, assembly, packaging, and

inspection. Solutions include sensors, customized control systems, and conveyors.

Implementing Lights Out After automating more-mundane tasks, shops look at implementing lights-out manufacturing, often beginning with running longer to finish a job. Machines loaded via bar feeders provide a natural starting point.

Ready To Start? Map your automation journey at IMTS 2024 in the Automation Sector, accelerated by SPS – Smart Production Solutions.

For even more automation solutions, stay tuned for Smart Production Solutions Atlanta 2025 in Georgia on Sept. 16-18, 2025.