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AV&R Vision & Robotics stands apart through its innovative approach and its expertise in engineering and design of complete turnkey automation building on its core competencies.
As a leader in industrial automation for 15 years, AV&R Vision & Robotics offers intelligent automation solutions designed to optimize manufacturing processes and to control quality. Specializing in machine vision, robotics, mechanical, electrical and controls design as well as project management, AV&R Vision & Robotics has completed more than 350 projects to date.
Moreover, AV&R Vision & Robotics lives by the philosophy that the customer should be involved and well informed at all stages of the development of the automation solution. This allows tight control of the project and avoids surprises that could adversely affect budget and timing.
In April 2006, Frost and Sullivan recognized the Montreal firm AV&R Vision & Robotics at its annual awards banquet in the category of advanced surface inspection technologies.
Feasibility studies and prototyping
AV&R Vision & Robotics has developed an effective mechanism for performing feasibility studies and prototyping designs. This is highly effective in the early stages of project design when a part is not yet in production or a problem is very complex.
In these cases, the engineers at AV&R Vision & Robotics offer their expertise in studying the problem carefully and developing a unique solution and budgetary cost for the final system.
In certain situations, AV&R Vision & Robotics will design and build a prototype to show the effectiveness and the correct operation of the solution.
AV&R Vision & Robotics has developed its own algorithms for the acquisition and analysis of images to detect and classify defects, to validate and identify parts, and to evaluate product quality. Its experts are also trained to use existing libraries and integrate them in their solutions.
Since certain inspections or robotic solutions require handling a product (so that all areas are inspected or deburred), AV&R Vision & Robotics has the advantage of in-house expertise in both mechanical and electrical design. This enhances the design, build and testing process, ensuring that it is of the highest quality, at the most competitive price. It has also extensive knowledge and applications experience involving a number of the leading robot and motion controller suppliers, including Motoman, ABB, Staubli and Fanuc. Its solutions have ranged in scope from handling small fragile parts to developing large warehouse-sized gantry systems. In addition, its expertise in lighting and optics adds substantial value to solution quality.
Whether in the design of a surface inspection system or of complex robotic finishing cells, process controls and operator interaction with a machine form a critical layer of the system. The team at AV&R Vision & Robotics includes engineers who specialize in controls and in electrical and HMI design. For a five-hour process or for inspection of 30 parts per second, equipment status and control is at your fingertips.
AV&R Vision & Robotics also helps its customers with process changes following integration of an automated process. This helps customers maximize the benefits of new equipment and optimize their return on investment.
AV&R Vision & Robotics complies with "6 sigma" methodologies and has ISO 9011 and CSIA certification for its training services.