Book description
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
Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- Dedication
- About the Author
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Industrial Robots
- Chapter 3: Automation System Components
- Chapter 4: Typical Applications
- Chapter 5: Developing a Solution
- Chapter 6: Specification Preparation
- Chapter 7: Financial Justification
- Chapter 8: Successful Implementation
- Chapter 9: Conclusion
- References
- Abbreviations
- Bibliography
- Appendix
- Index
Product information
- Title: Implementation of Robot Systems
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2014
- Publisher(s): Butterworth-Heinemann
- ISBN: 9780124047495
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