Glossary of Industrial & Manufacturing Terminology

A Dictionary of Useful Terms

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IO-Link Wireless Use Cases & Applications

CoreTigo’s solution addresses a variety of industries, such as automotive, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, metalworks, and more. These solutions drive operational efficiency, production optimization, higher availability, and greater intelligence to manage the business.
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Transport Tracks & Conveying Systems

Maximize Capacity & Adaptivity

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Transport Tracks & Conveying Systems

  • Increase capacity & perform actions while in motion
  • Enable a range of products/package types
  • Support multiple designs & materials in a singe machine
  • Reduce mechanical components & external equipment
  • Conduct monitoring & predictive maintenance on the go
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Retrofit & Condition Monitoring

Reliable & Scalable Data Collection

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Retrofit & Condition Monitoring

  • Simplify relocation & upgrades of existing machinery
  • Support fixed & fast moving components
  • Connect analog, digital & IO-Link devices
  • Reduce cable wear & tear and unplanned downtime
  • Scale to hundreds of wireless units in a work cell
  • Overcome RF, noise and hard to reach areas
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Wireless Robotics

Maximum Flexibility for End-of-Arm Solutions

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Wireless Robotics

  • Achieve full rotation flexibility & agility without interference
  • Enable efficient deployments & simple tool changeover
  • Reduce downtime & maintenance caused by cabling issues
  • Reduce end-of-arm payload
  • Save on cost of expensive high-torsion cables & accessories
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Smart Machine Tooling

Real-time Control & Monitoring at the Tooling Point

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Smart Machine Tooling

  • Achieve precise workpiece & tool setup automatically
  • Improve quality & performance via real-time measurement
  • Reduce inadequate clamping force safety hazards & damage
  • Enable early detection of deficiencies and wear & tear
  • Enhanced traceability & analytics
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Rotary Tables & Carousels

Real-time Control & Monitoring on Rotating Components

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Rotary Tables & Carousels

  • Increase capacity & perform actions while in motion
  • Reduce wear & tear, component dependency & sterilization
  • Enable automatic changeover & rapid tooling setup
  • Simplify sensors & actuators add-ons
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Machine Optimization & Data Collection

Machine-centric Optimization & Tuning

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Machine Optimization & Data Collection

  • Centralize all machine data as if coming from a singe source
  • Enhance remote support & collaboration
  • Enable on-machine cause/effect investigation
  • Accelerate time-to-market R&D cycle
  • Optimize processes with optimal recipe tuning & msec resolution
  • Trace past & real-time data as it is being generated

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