DIY Automation

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Q-SPAN™ WORKSTATION KIT

The do-it-yourself (DIY) robotic quality inspection tool

Pick-measure-record-and-place

Combine automated part handling, robotic caliper measurements, and automated data logging

Pick small parts
Measure multiple dimensions on each
Record data for statistical analysis
Place and sort parts based on real-time results

Improve quality and capacity

Fast implementation for high-mix, small batch manufacturing

Return on investment in less than 10 months
Improve inspection accuracy
Increase staff skills and reduce repetitive stress injuries

Watch: How does a Q-Span™ Workstation Kit help your quality team?

Use a Q-Span Workstation Kit to pick, measure and place your small parts with up to three precision gripper/caliper tools on one collaborative robot

Can we help?

If you’re manually measuring small parts (up to about 4 inches) with digital calipers – we can probably help. Let us know what you’re trying to measure and we’ll do a FREE assessment of your part.

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See it in action!

Book an interactive, online demonstration of the Q-Span Workstation Kit. Our applications engineers will tailor the demo to your interests, and answer your questions about automating your quality processes. Book online or call (585) 924-4450 today.

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Beyond ROI to Value Creation

In our last post, we discussed how to calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) for a Q-Span Workstation based on labor savings alone. Now we will discuss one of the biggest sources of error in those calculations. By calculating ROI based on labor savings alone, we...

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Calculating ROI for a Q-Span Workstation

How do you calculate the return on investment (ROI) of implementing a Q-Span Workstation, with a collaborative robot, to automate small-part measurements? While automation delivers value in many ways, it’s common to calculate ROI based on labor savings alone. When we...

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Electronic Data Logging – An Essential Part of Industry 4.0

"We are in the early innings of a technology-driven, decade-long investment cycle centered on data and digitalization that allows businesses to gain insights, improve business outcomes, and drive productivity…the transition to the ‘Data Era’ is accelerating during...

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Metrology Tools vs. Metrology Practices: They Both Matter

When making contact measurements for QC, the quality of your data depends on following good metrology practices. This is true whether you use manual calipers, a CMM, a robotic Q-Span System, or any other metrology tool. In our work with quality teams...

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100% Tax Deduction for Automating Measurement Inspection?

Here’s a great idea from our partner Universal Robots: If you’re a US manufacturer, you may qualify* for a significant federal tax deduction that will stretch your equipment budget and help boost your Covid-19 recovery. Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code allows...

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Explore Q-Span

Learn more about Q-Span Workstations and how to evaluate the benefits in your own operation.

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Contact us to schedule a private, interactive online demo of a Q-Span Workstation.

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Contact Us

Q-Span Workstations are available from New Scale Robotics and select distributors. Contact us to find a distributor near you.

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