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April 30, 2021 We believe automation should be affordable and accessible to manufacturers of ANY size or skillset. Mini-Mover Conveyors, as a @readyrobotics partner, and a member of READY Market, we’re very excited about the upcoming launch of the Forge/OS 5 cross-brand automation platform. Like our products, we believe Forge/OS 5 has the potential to make automation much...
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April 20, 2021 When transferring slick, brittle ceramic parts downhill to the next work cell, our customer had a breakage concern. We solved the problem by equipping this declined LP Series conveyor with a sticky, grippy belt to slow the parts on their downhill slide. Sometimes, just a seemingly small change of belting material can make a big...
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April 13, 2021 Using our highly adaptable, indexing LP Series conveyors, this medical manufacturer’s work cell features corner-transfers for a perfect fit into a confined space. The Mini-Mover LP offers indexed conveyor function to allow multiple inspections of each assembly being transported through the cell.
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March 31, 2021 A Mini-Mover LP (low-profile) Series conveyor speeds up sheet metal shingles into a stacking device, where each shingle gets labeled. By automating this process, the manufacturer’s throughput on this line increased ten-fold.
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March 18, 2021 This Lite Series Mini-Mover conveyor is working with a Rousselle metal stamping press for aluminum Tesla parts. Mini-Mover conveyors are built to withstand the rigors and heavy vibration of your harsh environment, while running flawlessly during stamping operations.
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March 16, 2021 This metal stamping machine is made more efficient with a Mini-Mover Lite Series conveyor to carry off scrap material during production. The automotive parts made here go into Tesla automobiles. Metal stamping operations create metal scrap, which needs to be carried out of the stamper during operation. Our Mini-Mover conveyors are durable enough to withstand...
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March 9, 2021 Many of our customers automate their inspection processes, using both conveyors and vision-enabled cobots, An essential in inspection, of course, is good lighting. Mini-Mover Conveyors provide a custom fit for the backlight equipment your automated inspection cell is using. Built to your exact specifications, too. Showm here is a Mini-Mover LP Series Conveyor.  
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March 4, 2021 Whether it’s for high-volume precision machining or a packaging line sorting bottle caps, hoppers paired with an inclined conveyor provide a smooth transfer of components. Our Mini-Mover conveyors have proven to be an ideal companion for these setups. Shown in this photo, collected parts in the hopper will be released onto an inclined, cleated Lite...
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February 24, 2021 The optional stainless steel overlay tops for Mini-Mover Rotary Table Accumulator (RTA) units offer added table-top protection when you are handling highly abusive parts or materials. Ordered as a factory option. Call us at 1-800-586-4584 for info.
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February 16, 2021 Echelon Materials, founded in 2005, aims to improve the protective capability of textiles used in ballistic protections such as body armor for military and law enforcement personnel. The company has developed a patented new fabric, called Ti-Tek™, which includes titanium “knives” to better protect wearers from high-velocity rifle bullets. A proprietary weaving process produces the...
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