FPE Automation's Joe Judge and Joey Bardos Receive PHD Top Performer Award for June 2021
FPE Automation would like to congratulate "team Joseph" this month for recognition received from PHD Inc.
Joe Judge provided PHD's clamps and linear slides to a packaging machinery builder. Joey Bardos helped a customer in the food & related products industry with a custom solution involving a unique modular device.
Both applications provided advantages to the respective companies that were worthy of this appreciation. The customers agreed, which is the best part!
Companies like yours are becoming more profitable, streamlining operations, doing more with less and running more consistently with technology like this. We'd like to help you do the same. Please don't hesitate to reach out to FPE Automation to have a conversation about how you might benefit from technology like this.
At this event, you're the VIP - select the time slot that works best for you, and get a front-row seat to watch the live demos in person. Interact with the collaborative robots (cobots), and also with an expert to answer all your questions about:
Autonomous bin picking
Cobot machine loading
ActiNav and productivity
Don't miss this special one-day event at FPE Automation's state-of-the-art Training & Technology Center in Elk Grove Village, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Introducing the MiR250+Hook Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)
The MiR250 Hook is a user-friendly and efficient mobile robot solution consisting of the MiR250 AMR and the MiR Hook 250 top module for fully automated pick-up and towing of carts in production, logistics and healthcare environments.
This versatile solution can collect carts at different heights, so there is no need to modify your
existing carts or your layout when you are implementing the MiR250 Hook.
Like the other popular MiR+Hook products, the MiR250+Hook has all of these advantages:
Collects and delivers an unlimited number of carts of different sizes
Versatile solution that requires no modification of existing carts
Robust design ensuring long product life
Efficient reversing, all-round navigation, docking features
High performance for optimized transportation of carts
More power and traction for increased pull-force and performance
Plus these new improvements:
Better protection of cables
Better protection of electronic components
Stronger base structure
Optimized traction kit for pulling carts (bogie & top module)
FPE Automation announced that Joey Bardos has been appointed President of the company.
Joey Bardos will succeed David Bardos, who will continue his role as CEO.
Left to right: Joey Bardos, Lori Wolff, David Bardos
FPE Automation was founded in 1963 by Richard Bardos, David's father and Joey's grandfather, along with Jim Murphy. The two were an ideal team; Richard was an intellectual and a brilliant strategist, and Jim was a magnetic, charming and dynamic individual, gifted in sales.
"The business philosophy back then is still the same as it is today," David told employees when announcing Joey's promotion, "The most important assets our company has are the employees, customers and suppliers. [Richard Bardos and Jim Murphy] fully understood that success comes from the sum of all the parts of the organization."
As we entered the 1980s, David, along with his sister (Richard's daughter) Lori Wolff, joined the company full-time. Lori’s accounting background as a CPA and David's experience in sales was again the perfect combination for the next generation taking the helm of the business. "I couldn’t have asked for a better business partner," said David Bardos. "Lori is a major part of our success. Both of us spent years watching and learning from our father and adopting his philosophy of business, ethics, and quite simply, doing the right thing for all parties involved."
Like all companies associated with American manufacturing, the company has survived through challenging times. Fast forward to today, and FPE Automation is positioned very well in their market space. They have always represented the best product lines and have been fortunate to have an exceptional team of people. Under David's leadership, the company weathered some of those industry challenges by being a provider of solutions, not just off-the-shelf products. David put it this way; "We do whatever it takes to, not only take care of our valued customers but to also assist them in being more profitable and more competitive in the markets they serve."
David concluded with these words: "It has been the honor of my lifetime serving as President of this company. Like my father did before me, it is time to pass the baton to the next generation. It is my pleasure to announce the promotion of Joey Bardos to President of FPE Automation. Like myself, Joey has learned from the best; he understands our core principles and is primed and ready for the task ahead of him. Joey will build on the great team we already have in place and continue the legacy. I will serve as Chief Executive Officer and continue to assist in any way I can."
Joey will be transitioning into his new role right away. He is grateful for all of the congratulations and best wishes he is receiving in response to the announcement, and added: "I am looking forward to building off our strong foundation and taking FPE to the next level with the strong team we have."
Robotic Systems Solutions Event with Epson 6-Axis and SCARA Robots
A special, one-day event on Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Attend this special event to see Epson SCARA and 6-axis robots in action and
learn how they can work for you.
SCARA & 6-AXIS ROBOTS
HIGH SPEED FEEDING
BIN PICKING
AND MORE
A RARE CHANCE TO SEE INTEGRATED OPTIONS UP CLOSE
Robots usually don’t work alone. That’s why many regular demos are less than useful. This event is different. You’ll see the robots performing important, real-life functions that you can put to work for you. We’ll answer your questions about automation in general, and how Epson’s world-class robots can solve issues and help you operate better.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
At FPE Automation’s state-of-the-art Technology and Training Center
FPE Automation, Inc. Authorized Training Center 80 Gordon St. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Pick a time slot that’s reserved just for you, and learn how automation can benefit your company.
We’re keeping the crowds to a minimum, both for social-distancing reasons, and also so that you’ll have the opportunity to get your questions answered by the team of experts who will be attending this special event.
Whether it’s the three p’s (picking, packaging, palletizing), parts/machine loading, assembly, or something else - every day Epson robots are transforming process flows in impactful ways. This event presents an opportunity to explore how automation can be a game-changer for you.
Let’s get real.
You’ve seen Epson robots work. They are impressive, to be sure. But how can they work for you? We’ve carefully structured this event to answer your questions about integrating robots into your environment. Specifically, how you can leverage them to make your operations safer, faster and more accurate.
Mark and read your items, and log the results to a database. Use the information you collect for traceability and accuracy in your manufacturing process. Get unprecedented results, without expensive middleware and implementation costs.
In the example you see in this short clip, FPE Automation's Handshake Solutions team utilizes the latest technology in machine vision/barcode reading, PLC, laser marking and more. Here, we are serializing a number on each individual part with a Panasonic laser marker. The mark is then confirmed by a Cognex DataMan barcode reader. Once the code has been verified, we log the date/time and additional test data to a SQL database.
Think of the possibilities. What could you do with technology like this? Reach out to FPE Automation to find out how customers are transforming their operations in ways they never imagined they could.
Congratulations to our very own Scott Jokerst, who received his first PHD, Inc. Top Performer award this month for a unique solution at a plastic bottle manufacturing facility!
PHD's own Scott Peters (on the right) happened to be there today to shake his hand in person. Well done, Scott!
Innovative custom solutions from PHD have proven to be game-changers in terms of reliability. Innovations like these don't win awards unless they enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of facilities like yours. FPE Automation would like to work with you to do exactly that. Reach out to us for PHD unique solutions. Together, we're empowering automation.
