Adaptec’s in-house application engineering team develops customized solutions by taking a holistic approach to system design. After an initial meeting with an Adaptec Sales Engineer, the Application Engineer (AE) gains a clear understanding of the customer’s requirements and priorities. From there, the AE brings together all system elements to develop a concept designed to address […]
Every Adaptec team member brings something unique to the table, and lately, our robot engineering group has been absolutely crushing it! These talented engineers deserve their time in the spotlight and we’d love to tell you a bit more about who they are and the incredible work they do. Across our Painted Post and Rochester […]
Adaptec is excited to showcase our robotic bin picking system at Forge Fair 2025— booth #829! Designed to optimize efficiency and flexibility in high-variability industries like forging, this system brings a new level of automation that adapts seamlessly to changing products. What is Robotic Bin Picking? Robotic bin picking is a process in which an industrial robot […]
Let us set the scene, a leading candy manufacturer was increasing production and looking to install an automated conveying system to feed up to 74 cases per minute to multiple robotic palletizing cells from ten different production lines with multiple SKU’s. The existing system required significant manpower to handle high-speed packaging and palletizing. Their outdated […]
Integrating advanced technology into forging plants not only offsets cumbersome manual labor but are also significantly boosting productivity, improving efficiency, and achieving superior quality control. The key player in these advancements? The 6-axis robot. The Role of the 6-Axis Robot in Forging Automation Many forging plants operate with older equipment that wasn’t originally designed for […]
Automation is revolutionizing the way industries operate, making processes smarter, faster, and more efficient. At Adaptec, we collaborate with customers to assess how automation fits into their facility and seamlessly integrate it into their operations, keeping them competitive in today’s fast-paced market. Adaptec’s Chief Technology Officer, Bryan Doherty identifies two primary factors that drive businesses to […]
Forge Fair 2025 Adaptec is excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at Forging Industry Association’s (FIA) Forge Fair trade show in May 2025! Forge Fair is America’s largest forging exhibition. A proud member of FIA, Adaptec’s roots in the forging industry date back many years, affording us the opportunity to become a leader in […]
Robotics Make a Debut for a Small Manufacturer In the realm of guitar manufacturing, where precision meets passion, instruments are crafted to resonate with musicians worldwide. Recently, we had the opportunity to delve into this world further by automating a polishing process for American guitar and bass hardware manufacturer, Hipshot. As we reflect on this project, we’re […]
Last week, Mario Trizzino presented at the Forging Industry Association’s (FIA) Automation Conference. Hosted in Canton, OH, the conference was developed to give forgers a first-hand look into the latest developments in industrial automation and how robotics and automation can help forging companies increase productivity, lower costs, and improve workplace safety. A dedicated employee for […]
Adaptec Solutions’ retired executive and current board member, Jim Morris, led a Forging Industry Association (FIA) workshop in Ohio, attended by Mario Trizzino of Adaptec and Drew Hunsinger from Bonney Forge Corporation. After learning about Hunsinger’s interest in looking for that first step in automation, Trizzino joined together with Morris and FIA’s Jim Warren to […]