Appetite for Automation.RTS (Request To Send) An RS-232 signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving station requesting permission to transmit. Contrast with CTS. 1. (operating system) RTS - run-time system. 2. Flexible Systems has developed a new and innovative assessment process to help uncover 'hidden profitability' in food manufacturing processes through investment in robotics robotics, science and technology of general purpose, programmable machine systems. Contrary to the popular fiction image of robots as ambulatory machines of human appearance capable of performing almost any task, most robotic systems are anchored to fixed positions and automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. handling. The method has been prompted by the findings of the 2006 'Appetite for Automation' research. The Appetite for Automation Audit is being offered to industry in response to the survey conclusions. The survey revealed that the UK's food manufacturers are failing to exploit fully the potential of automation and robotics handling to achieve cost reductions and boost profits. The survey was sponsored by RTS conducted in association with the British Robotics Association, Food Processing Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for consumption by humans or animals. The food processing industry utilises these processes. Faraday faraday /far·a·day/ (F ) (far´ah-da) the electric charge carried by one mole of electrons or one equivalent weight of ions, equal to 9.649 × 104coulombs. far·a·day n. Partnership and the North West Food Alliance. More than 400 senior industry engineers and decision makers were invited to participate in 'in-depth' qualitative interviews. Those interviewed came from manufacturers representing both 'household names' as well as independent producers. They gave their opinions on a strictly non-attributable basis. The Audit involves a specially-developed interview process with senior engineering or project staff, followed by an on-site investigation of the potential of automation to be introduced across the production process. Says David Bradford David Bradford is the name of:
"For companies who feel they could benefit from a consultative approach, RTS is offering the initial assessment and audit process free of charge, as a sign of our commitment to developing broader approaches to automation in the industry. We'd be pleased to hear from manufacturers who want to take part in this project." "The technology for robotic ro·bot·ic adj. Relating to, characteristic of, or employing robots. hardware and applications is now more advanced and equipment costs are reducing. Clearly there are some applications which will never be suitable for automation. However, there are a growing number of processes which could be transformed if the industry's experience of the versatility and flexibility of robotics becomes more widely shared and applied," says Bradford. If you would like to discuss the opportunity of the Appetite for Automation audit with RTS Flexible Systems contact David Bradford. For a copy of the Appetite for Automation survey email sue.jones@rts-group.com. Contact on RTS Flexible Systems on tel: 0161 777 2000 or visit www.rtsflexible.com |
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