Tuesday, March 10, 2020

FPE Automation Offers Online Training for Companies Taking Coronavirus Precautions

Live Training Available Via Webcam for Companies with 'No Outside Contact' Policies in Place

FPE Automation is offering webcam-based training to companies who have policies in place preventing in-person visits.

With the recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) causing growing disruption across the country, organizations of all sizes have adopted a "no outside visitors" policy to protect their employees and to prevent accidental spread of the virus. We understand the need to take precautions. 

At the same time, a growing number of automation professionals have a need for FPE Automation's authorized training. If you need it to, FPE's extensive catalog of automation, robotic and machine safety training will come to you! 

Contact us to schedule your webcam-based training today. 









* Available only to customers in FPE Automation's geographic territory. 

Is mGrip by Soft Robotics right for you? Take the quiz!

New Robotic End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) Quiz

Are you in the process of selecting end-of-arm-tooling for your robot? Take a short quiz to find out if mGrip by Soft Robotics Inc. is right for you:




Tuesday, March 3, 2020

FPE Automation's CEO David Bardos is Keynote Speaker at Enclave's Business Leader's Forum

FPE Automation's CEO, David Bardos has been selected to be the keynote speaker at Enclave's Beyond Business Friendly Business Leader's Forum

NOTE: This event has been cancelled by the organizer amid coronavirus concerns. Rescheduling information is not yet available. 

Entrepreneurial Human Stories behind Robotics and other Emerging Automation

Human Stories Behind Robotics and other Automation

David Bardos will share with us highlights and lowlights of the highly personal entrepreneurial journey he and his family navigate to bring FPE Automation to its current considerable success, and to its state of readiness to grow further.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020


5:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT

Location
ENCLAVE Learning-and-Earning Center for Entrepreneurs75 Turner AvenueFounders Hall, Main FloorElk Grove Village, IL 60007


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MAC Valves Bullet Valve Pump for Liquid Applications

MAC Valves Bullet Valve Pump

Innovative technology for high precision.

Pumps that combine MAC proven liquid technology with extremely precise dosing capabilities for a variety of industries. The new whitepaper provides an overview, along with technical specifications. Download/view it here. 



Monday, February 24, 2020

High-tech Authorized Training Center for Industrial Automation, Robotics and Vision


FPE Automation Offers Expert Training at High-tech Facility for Industrial Robotics, Vision/ID, Machine Safety and More


FPE Automation is proud to offer one of the Midwest's only fully authorized training centers for industrial automation. Whether you or your team needs Universal Robots CORE training, machine vision and ID, safety or other training, come to FPE Automation. Here, practical application is key. We've invested in several fully-equipped robot stations in a large training room, where guests get individual hands-on training by industry experts. Each station has a collaborative robot arm, vision and conveyance so that every guest can interact with the equipment personally. The facility also has a separate, high-tech vision lab which includes robots and 3D vision.

For a full training schedule, visit www.fpeautomation.com and select 'Events'.

Friday, February 21, 2020

New High Tech Industrial Automation Training Center

FPE Automation Opens One of the World's First Authorized Industrial Automation Training Centers


ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL,– February 20, 2020 – FPE Automation, Inc. an award-winning, industrial automation product and solution provider celebrated the grand opening of a new, high-tech training facility, less than a mile from the newly-developed Elk Grove Technology Park on Thursday. The 5,300 s.f. facility features several full robot training stations in a large training room, where hands-on training will take place. Each station has a collaborative robot arm, vision and conveyance. The facility also has a separate, high-tech vision lab which includes robots and 3D vision. It is one of the first of its kind in the world.

The grand opening celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Trustees from Elk Grove Village as well as an Economic Development Specialist were in attendance. Also participating in the ribbon cutting were FPE Automation’s management team as well as individuals from Cognex, Universal Robots, MAC Valves, PHD Inc. and Tolomatic.



Training has already been scheduled to take place and class registration is underway for a variety of training, all geared toward industrial automation. The roster includes robotic, vision, industrial safety classes and more. Leading global manufacturers such as Epson, Omron, Universal Robots, Cognex, MAC Valves, PHD Inc., Robotiq, Yamaha/YRG and more provide content and industry expertise.

David Bardos, CEO of FPE Automation said, "Throughout FPE Automation’s history, we have made every effort to supply Illinois-based manufacturers with the best products and solutions to help the companies we do business with to be the best in their respective industries. The industrial market is evolving at a faster pace than it ever has. Automation is finding its place in all market sectors. Here at FPE, we feel that the education of our customers and their employees is paramount in the successful implementation of in-plant automation; in particular, collaborative robots, vision and motion control. With that in mind we are pleased to present our new training facility located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.  This center will give our broad base of Midwestern customers and their employees hands on training on the latest technology. This training will increase the comfort level, acceptance and success of the automation implementation in their facilities. The intended result is that manufacturing remains strong in the region. All of the training conducted at the facility is factory-certified and taught by field experienced instructors. We are extremely proud of this investment, which allows us to be an even bigger asset to our customers. Their patronage over the years has allowed us to reinvest in our business to better serve you. For that we are extremely grateful.”




Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Machine Vision Workshop Coming to St. Louis

Join our automation experts at the new authorized training facility in Sunset Hills, MO for an exclusive one-day machine vision workshop.


We’ll cover:

Machine Vision Essentials

The basics of machine vision for industrial applications like automatic inspection, process control, and robot guidance.

DALSA iNspect Express Vision Software

Use of the popular Teledyne DALSA iNspect Express vision software, the easiest point and click vision software available anywhere. So simple, as a matter of fact, that other vision companies are trying to imitate this easy-to-use software.

Machine Vision Lighting 

Lighting is critical to a successful application. It’s a topic that is often overlooked. We’ll show you how to use various lighting solutions in your applications. We’ll cover axial, darkfield, dome, spot and different colored lights. 


You will leave with iNspect Express demo software, a FREE six color test light, and the knowledge to better manage machine vision!

Q&A: Following the session, we’ll be available to answer any questions about your actual application. Bring in an example from your work environment and our experts will assist you.

Cost: $250
Lunch will be provided.
Workshop: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm


VIEW AVAILABLE DATES/REGISTER: http://www.fpeautomation.com/smartcamera

Location

FPE Automation, Inc.
Authorized Training Center
12951 Gravois Rd # 120, Sunset Hills, MO 63127