Critical Factors in the Design and Implementation of
Automated Assembly Systems

There are many factors involved in the design and implementation of automated assembly systems. Most Customer requirements for an automated assembly system have specific demands for throughput or uptime. Also there can also be a requirement for the amount of scrap that can be generated. These kind of contractual requirements can become a nightmare if not managed correctly from the onset of a project. This document highlights specific tools that can aid in supporting the fulfillment of these system requirements. The tools discussed include simulation, vision, robotics, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) systems. After discussing these approaches, this paper will move on to discus the hardware and software requirements for the protection and reliable use of a PC in assembly applications.

Return on Investment Calculator

This is a guideline to acquaint you with a format to justify your proposed project.
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Summary: The Return on Investment Calculator is provided to assist you in discovering the potential cost savings of adding automation to your system. This calculator has a comprehensive list to help trigger your thought process, but does not require all fields to be filled out in order to provide you with a Return on Investment calculation.

Instructions: Fill in the appropriate fields with the appropriate cost figures. Once all fields have been entered, press the "Calculate" button at the bottom of the page. All costs and savings numbers will be automatically totaled and a final payback number will be generated. The final Payback number represents the number of months for the automation improvements to pay for itself.

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