R+D Automation

Are you curious about pharmaceutical assembly equipment? If so, read below!🌟 Auto-Injector Final Pack Line 💉 Description: In-Line Assembly System to load and thread cartridge to syringe housing with inspection Rate: 80 parts per min. Platform: Chain conveyor with Delrin pucks Challenge to Solution: Accurately handle, load and thread glass cartridges to a plastic syringe housing at rate to meet equipment performance. Our solution was a custom loading station that housed a feed screw to accurately stage cartridges for loading, along with a custom designed threading station that utilized Servo motion and an encoder wheel sensor to thread the cartridges to accurate torque specifications. Technologies: -         Flexible Chain Conveyor -         Encoder-aided Torqueing -         Assembly Vision Inspection -         Integration of downstream labeling and packaging equipment Visit our website to learns more! www.rdcustomautomation.com ☑ #pharmaceuticalassembly #lifesciences #automation #solutions #electricalengineering #mechanicalengineering #servomotor #sensors #torque #visioninspection #packageingequipment

✋STOP, you're gonna want to read about our technology topic of the week... 👀 Auto Injector Assembly & Labeling Machine Description: 8 up, four component assembly labeling and packaging machine. Rate: 150 assemblies per min. Platform: Precision link indexing in combination with continuous motion Challenge to Solution: The challenge was complex labeling with tamper evident tear-seal. The solution was precision servo control with electronic gearing. Technologies: -         Servo driven, precision link indexer -         High speed vision inspection -         Plasma surface treating for label application #techtalk #machines #machinesystems #pharmaceuticals #autoinjector #automation #customequipment #technologies #automatedsystems #servodriven #visioninspection #robotic #bagstacking #engineering #electricalengineering

New week, new Tech Talk 👏 Aseptic Syringe Filling 💉 Description🔎 Semi-Automatic Syringe Filling Machine to fill and cap 3, 5 and 10mL syringes under aseptic conditions. Rate🔎 15 parts per min. Platform🔎 Dial indexing with robotic part handling Challenge to Solution🔎 The Challenge for this customer was filling three different sized syringes to multiple fill levels under aseptic conditions. Our solution was creating an aseptic cell with smart pump technology to allow for multiple sized syringes and multiple fill levels utilizing recipe selection and quick changeover tooling. Technologies🔎 -         6-Axis Clean Room Robots -         Environmental Monitoring -         Data Collection and Reporting -         Vision Inspection for fill confirmation -         Recipe adjustable peristaltic pump utilizing custom tube sets #syringefilling #aseptic #asepticenvironment #lifesciences #pharmaceutical #challenge #solution #automation #electricalengineering #mechanicalengineering #automatedmachine #technologies #visioninspection

Tech Talk of the Week 🔊 Read about how we develop solutions and overcome challenges to design and manufacture our automated systems 💡 Automatic IV Bag Making Machine 💊 Description ➡ R+D designed and manufactured two (2) fully automatic IV Bag Making Machines. The machines were designed to produce ½ and 1-liter containers. There are 56 label configurations produced by changing perimeter die, hot stamp imprint plates, hot stamp foil and slit film types.  Rate ➡ 44 Parts per min. Platform ➡ Servo driven web feeding Challenge to Solution ➡ The challenge for this customer was achieving the rate on perimeter welding 1-liter bags with solid state equipment. Our solution was developing and patenting a method for applying power that reduces weld time and lowers energy usage. Technologies ➡ -         Solid State Radio Frequency “Dielectric” Welding -         Thermal Transfer Printing -         Hot Stamp Printing -         Vision Guided Robotic Scrap Removal -         Robotic Bag Stacking -         Servo Driven Web Alignment  #techtalk #machines #machinesystems #pharmaceuticals #IVBag #automation #customequipment #technologies #automatedsystems #radiofrequency #visionguided #robotic #bagstacking #rngineering #electricalengineering

📣 Friendly Reminder 📣 At R+D Automation, our ultimate goal is to deliver superior solutions to the unique needs of our customers in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and other Life Science markets. We are structured for the higher quality demands of the industry, inclusive of supporting FDA validation ✅ R+D Automation is located in the central area between Milwaukee and Chicago. PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out to us with any automation needs you may have!! 📞📧🌐 #automation #pharmaceutical #medicaldevice #goal #lifesciences #quality #engineering #mechanicalengineering #electricalengineering #automationneeds #customersatisfaction

Once you have a part DON'T let it go‼ 🤝 Part orientation is key to any reliable piece of automation. There are multiple techniques used to do this: ⚙ Centrifugal bowls ⚙ Vibratory bowls ⚙ Vision guided robotics ⚙ Operators stationed to load manually ⚙ Press-side mold part extraction Maintaining orientation through the process is a ✨necessity✨, here are some variables that can jeopardize part orientation: 🔷 Gravity - Chutes - Tracks - Drops 🔷 Air - Assist - Blast 🔷 Over-handling 🔷 Pucks Visit our website to learn more about how we evaluate and design these risks out of our projects to maintain the integrity of part orientation!👀 www.rdcustomautomation.com #parts #spareparts #automation #gravity #variables #visionguidedrobots #robotics #pharmaceuticals #medtech #partorientation #engineering #electricalengineers #mechanicalengineering

🌏 Embracing Diversity in the Workplace 🌏 In today's globalized world, diversity is not just a buzzword- it's an important element of success. Diverse teams bring together a variety of perspectives, experience, and ideas. This melting pot of viewpoints fosters creativity and drives solutions!! R+D is fortunate to be a member of the Krones group, who thrives off creating a more inclusive future for everyone! 👏 #diversityintheworkplace #success #automation #diversity #pharma #medtech #electricalengineering #mechanicalengineering #KRONES #kronesgrouop #employees #employeerecognition #differences

In automation, managing risk is ❗ crucial ❗ for producing quality equipment that meets expectations. Here’s our simple process for evaluating risks on every project: Risk Points 📋 • Part feeding/orientation • New processes • New products • Inspections Risk Levels 📈 • Highest Risk: No one has done it before. • Moderate Risk: Someone else has done it, but not you. • Lowest Risk: You and others have done it before. De-Risking Strategies 📉 • Highest Risk: Develop a thoughtful and deliberate plan. • Moderate Risk: Execute a plan based on others' success. • Lowest Risk: Replicate what’s been done (easier said than done). The power lies in the details and execution. We’re happy to share our experiences and insights on managing these risks!! 😊 www.rdcustomautomation.com #derisk #automation #electricalengineering #mechanicalengineering #qualityequipment #rulesofautomation #lifesciences #pharmaceuticals #engineering #automationinsights #medtech #pharma

All products must be the same. Designing and building truly custom automation can present significant challenges. Understanding the individual parts that make the final product is key to developing a successful system. Variations in critical dimensions that run outside tolerance or excessive flash are a couple of examples that can lead to decreased system performance and aren’t always easy to see. We carefully look at the variables that go into the process and ensure that we have a robust system with an operating window that works for our customers. Some of the subtle indicators that parts are running out of specification are: Rate decrease in feeding systems. Lower OEE, particularly after a batch change Pick & Placing issues during material handling operations. Higher reject levels We have 40+ years of experience building custom equipment. Let us share our experiences on how these can and possibly have impacted your business! www.rdcustomautomation.com #automation #successfulautomation #engineering #lifesciences #electricalengineering #rulesofautomation #understandingautomation #medicaldevices #robotics #mechanicaldesignengineer #pharmaceutical #biotech #manufacturing #systems #solutions

Top 10 rules of Automation 1.     All products must be the same. 2.     Identify and assess risk upfront. 3.     Once you have a part do not let it go. 4.     Vacuum isn’t the greatest. 5.     Air assists are hiding problems. 6.     Overbuild. 7.     Sensing...less is more. 8.     Prioritize HMI messaging. 9.     Build to the appropriate size...not to fit into a space. 10.  Avoid beta tech. We have 40+ years of experience building custom equipment. Let us share our experiences on how these could, would and probably have impacted your business. Let's discuss how this approach can benefit your operations. www.rdcustomautomation.com #automation #successfulautomation #engineering #lifesciences #electricalengineering #rulesofautomation #understandingautomation #medicaldevices #robotics #mechanicaldesignengineer #pharmaceutical #biotech #manufacturing #systems #solutions