Flexible Automation System Technology (F.A.S.T.)

F.A.S.T: Mid-West's flexible automation system technology (F.A.S.T.) is an evolutionary family of modular machine bases and interchangeable stations that allow end-users to incrementally expand their automation needs. The flexible design allows the user to grow from prototype through full-scale production while recapturing previous capital expenditures.

Features
• Configurable for cleanroom applications
• Configurable for either servo or mechanical drive
• Reconfigurable
• Allows ease of prototyping
• Future modifications / upgrades simplified
• Capacity can be added incrementally
• Conforms to world standards
• Proven technology

Benefits
• Reduced time-to-market, cost, and risk
• Common platform, technology, spare parts, and training
• Allows product design for assembly
• Allows more time for product development
• Leveraged engineering
• Flexibility
• Reduce spare inventory
• Optimized use of floor space
• Common operator interfaces

Inline: The F.A.S.T. Inline is an open-loop conveyance product capable of 90 cycles per minute (CPM) rate performance for assembly automation, but its real benefit is providing manufacturers with a standard base platform to build upon for their assembly automation needs. It can be configured in incremental lengths and is capable of running sections within the same unit at varying speeds to accommodate process time variances. The machine's modular design allows use of standard pick and motion control devices we have developed enabling it to be easily configured to meet any of the manufacturing assembly applications required in the marketplace. Other added benefits are that it offers future reconfiguration at reduced cost by minimizing capital required to cover expenses associated with tooling redesign or for stations to be converted.

Carousel: The F.A.S.T. Carousel is a closed-loop conveyance product capable of 60 cycles per minute (CPM) rate performance for assembly automation. Its real benefit is providing manufacturers with a standard base platform to build upon for their assembly automation needs. It can be configured in incremental lengths by adding or deleting a section. Its modular design allows use of standard pick and motion control devices we have developed enabling it to be easily configured to meet any of the manufacturing assembly applications required in the marketplace. The machine also offers future reconfigurations at reduced cost by minimizing capital required to cover expenses associated with tooling redesign or stations to be converted.

DT Industries, 1949 East Sunshine, Suite 2-300, Springfield, MO 65804. Tel: 417-890-0102; Fax: 417-890-0525.