AGV and AMR Technology: Solving Your Internal Logistics Challenges
Adoption and utilization of automation and robotic technologies continues to proliferate across industries while evolving into use in increasingly complex tasks and processes. In-order-to effectively address these increasingly advanced applications, the implementation of emerging technologies such as Co-bots, Artificial Intelligence, and Autonomous Vehicles is becoming significantly more common. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV’s) and Autonomous Mobile […]
Digital Transformation: What does that even mean, and where do I start?
The digitization of manufacturing and ongoing industrial evolution towards Industry 4.0 is a trend that simply can’t be ignored and one which, when properly strategized and implemented will allow the organizations who embrace it to establish significant competitive advantage. Smart factories driven by cyber-physical systems monitoring physical processes, processing vast amounts of data, and autonomously […]
Pipeline Hack Raises Questions and Concerns
How secure is your industrial network? Do you have shared passwords? While working on OT related networks, can you access the internet and your email? If you have been following the news and happen to work in a process or manufacturing facility, you are probably thinking about how secure your environment is, and if it is […]
Partners like EPlan help JMP continually redefine what is possible for our customers.
Two years ago, the Electrical Group within JMP Solutions’ Automation & Robotics Division in London, ON was looking for ways to reduce design hours and improve accuracy on their custom automation projects. Their lead electrical designer and department manager, Lori Russell, was tasked with finding the right tool to support her team. As she compared […]
Collaborative Robotics Open Doors for Manufacturers
Collaborative Robotics Open Doors for Manufacturing Collaborative robots, or “cobots,” are highly productive automated systems. They can unlock new applications that have previously not been done with robots and employees or more experienced factory personnel from tasks that are repetitive and tedious. Collaborative robots are intended for use in industrial settings by “collaborating” with human […]
What Can AGVs Do for you Business?
AGVs, or Automated Guided Vehicles, are used in industrial applications to transport heavy materials around a large industrial building, such as a factory or warehouse. The most common application for an AGV is to deliver parts or product to various parts of the plant for manufacturing production or shipment. Because AGVs are unmanned, they provide you with staffing flexibility allowing […]
When to Upgrade Legacy Control Systems
Your goal: maximize the efficiency of your equipment while keeping costs under control. This sometimes translates to a modernization effort that will improve throughput by decreasing cycle times associated with equipment that is slower in performance. A modernization project will help you to reduce lifecycle costs. Old equipment gets more expensive to maintain over time […]
Top Factors to Consider When Choosing a System Integrator
Choosing an integrator for your project can be a confusing task, but don’t worry… JMP is here to help. Below are a few tips on what any company should be looking for when they choose a Systems Integrator. Resources: As you would with even a household project, you should seek out recommendations of a trusted […]
How would an Onsite Assessment benefit your company?
At JMP Solutions we have a culture of assume nothing. We are an engineering company that constantly evolves the engineering of own processes to deliver the best for our clients. One of our key tools is our Production Lifecycle Framework that employs best practices that can be leveraged in different applications. The key to successful […]
Protecting Your Business from Security Threats
There is a diverse landscape of threats that are becoming increasingly prevalent to organizations of all sizes. Protecting your business from security threats with a proactive approach will ensure your data and production environment are not at risk. No one security method is sufficient in this landscape to protect what is of value to your […]