Scott Innovation Hub UpdateWelcome to your latest update from the Scott Innovation Hub. This update includes a white paper on 'The Impact of Automation', some exciting technology updates in the robotics space as well as our recent announcement regarding a Salmon Pin Bone Removal project with Mt Cook Alpine Salmon and Seafood Innovations. Our job is to bring new products with desirable features to you, our customers. We strive to be customer-led in our approach, so we would welcome your input anytime. Happy Reading! Barbara Webster, Director - R&D and Innovation IMPACT OF AUTOMATION ON MANUFACTURING - WHITE PAPER Labour shortage, high staff turnover, and work related accidents/injuries are some of the issues the manufacturing sectors face. As a result, automation has been increasingly used in the production process. In general, the outcomes of production automation are positive. Increased productivity and yield, decreased worker turnover and decreased work related injuries are some of the benefits to be expected. This recently released white paper summarises the results of recent research on a macro level, and provides some examples of real word applications and effects of automation. The aim is to inform on the labour force challenges we face, the benefits of automation as a solution, and the required steps companies may take to smoothly transition towards greater automation. Read the full whitepaper HERE. SALMON PIN BONE REMOVAL PROJECT Scott has recently partnered with Mt Cook Alpine Salmon and Seafood Innovations to automate the removal of fish bones from New Zealand’s highly prized King Salmon. This is an exciting project for Scott as mentioned by our CEO Chris Hopkins...... “We love a challenge like this. It’s ingrained in our culture, finding interesting ways to apply technology solutions to business challenges – particularly to help fast growing New Zealand companies whose products are delivering valuable export revenues for the country.” Read the full Press Release HERE BLADESTOP CONNECT We are excited to launch BladeStop Connect, a package which reports operation data from our leading band saw technology. Configured with unique individual operator log-in for detailed shift reporting, real time and historical data shows productivity status and operational log BladeStop Connect is available for both previously installed and new BladeStop systems. You can learn more about our BladeStop Connect HERE IIOT BladeStop connect is just one of our ‘Industrial Internet of Things’ developments in the pipeline, we also have: - A BladeStop Connect multisaw reporting package, designed to provide reports from multiple BladeStop’s. - Improved fault reporting for our primal and middle meat machines which will soon be available through our service team.. - A prototype Rocklabs ‘Connect’ device that will monitor the performance of our crushers and mills. We look forward to sharing more with you soon! ROBOTIC REFUELING FOR MINE VEHICLES Scott Robotic Refueling for mine vehicles eliminates human risk by removing the need for manned fuel tanks. Robofuel uses a state-of-the-art vision sensing and detection system allowing the robot to locate the position and orientation of the truck’s fuel tank. This information is used to couple the fuel nozzle with the tank. Fuel spillages are minimised through the controlled coupling and pumping, mitigating the risk of environmental contamination. Learn more and watch the video HERE |