System Integration for Life Sciences, Aerospace, Testing and Manufacturing
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AB Controls can integrate data acquisition, vision, motion control, robotics,
statistical process control, and other sub-systems into one seamless structure.
In today's manufacturing there is often a need to integrate various devices
into a working and integrated system. there is often a need to integrate various
devices, instruments, sub-systems, control systems, test equipment etc. to
create a seamless system that works as one.
The "glue" to make it all work together is software. What is needed is a
multi disciplinary understanding of the whole process. That's where we can help.
We offer full service system integration: this means integration of mechanical
systems, electrical/electronics and software to create a completely integrated
system.
Not only can we integrate systems, we can also help you specify systems. if
you are wondering which instruments to use and integrate towards a certain
outcome, we can help you choose the right components.
Here are some examples of sub systems and devices we have integrated before.
With many years of experience we are quick studies and we can find out how your
specific system needs to be integrated.
| PLC, HMI, Instrumentation |
Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Opto22, Omron, RS Logix,
Wonderware, Intellusion |
| Data Acquisition, Analysis |
National Instruments, HP, Agilent, Tektronix |
| Motion Control and Motors |
Galil, Parker, Delta Tau, Advanced Motion Systems, Animatics |
| Robotic Arms |
Mitsubishi, Denso, Kawasaki |
| Laser Beam Profilers and Power Meters |
Ophir, Spiricon |
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solutions related to life sciences and laboratory automation click here.
For robotic arm integration solution please click here.
For solutions related to
automated test equipment (ATE) click here.
Following are some other projects that we have successfully tackled and
delivered. Call us for a free consultation about your projects. We can help.
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System Integration for Sputtering Thin Film
Machines Our customer in this case is a leader in development of thin
film and various coatings of thin film on glass. Their requirement was to
integrate all systems into one package and create a custom software that
allowed them to operate the machine with various settings that resulted in
different coatings such as ITO, IMITO, OLED, etc.
This machine integrates various instruments: a PLC runs all automation
processes, while settings for targets, power sullies, flow controllers, etc.
need to be downloaded to remote devices such that the appropriate result is
created.
We provided the enabling technology to make it all happen. See it on
See it on YouTube.
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System Integration for Press Automation
Our customer, a leading provider of fasteners for aerospace applications
wanted to automate one of their presses. This project was later on expanded
to several presses. These presses, between 5 tons to 500 tons, are used to
shape stainless steel slugs into various head shapes. The robot needs to
interact, not just mechanically, but eclectically as well, with the press
and other accessories associated with the press.
The automation not only saves money and labor, but it significantly
improves safety. Interacting with the press is a dangerous business. The
robot takes over this function and it does it dutifully with no mistakes.
Examples like this one can also reduce insurance costs. We can help you
perform a cost/benefits analysis very simply. Our solutions often pay for
themselves within 6 months from launch.
Click here to see a video of the
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System Integration for Ultrasonic 3-D
Scanner Our customer, a major research university wanted to integrate
several components including: an arbitrary function generator, a 3-axis
Cartisian robotic system from Parker, an ultra high speed, with deep
on-board memory to create a 3-d scanner for biomedical purposes. The system
allowed coordinated motion and data acquisition based on reflections of
ultrasonic wave emitters. The data was then analyzed and a 3-d model of the
subject scanned was formed. This project required through understanding of
various components integrated.
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Development of LIMS System Laboratory
Information Management Systems can be very complex and costly to implement.
They often involve many levels of integration between a database of raw
materials and processes and instruments. We have successfully implemented
LIMS systems for our customers.
Our expertise in instrument communication and knowledge of validation
process for instruments allows us to deliver integrated solutions in record
time and on budget.
Please call us for a free consultation about your LIMS project
implementation.
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Southern California
Based in Orange County, we conduct local projects throughout Southern California (San Diego, Orange County, LA), Northern California (San Jose, San Francisco) and nationwide.
Contact Southern California Office.
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