Symation helped a melon packer in California’s Central Valley optimize control and handling of a three conveyor-lane packaging facility. The project used a Rockwell ControlLogix PLC to control three Dorner conveyor lanes with, six Keyence SR-751 barcode readers, diverters, and automated glue dispenser for sealing cases feeding a robotic pallet packing workcell. Symation wrote software that controlled the diverters based on barcode scanner output and proximity sensors and controlled the glue dispensing. A new HMI tailored to the layout was created and product routing data is now logged.
Symation designs and builds custom stages for inspection using camera, laser and confocal - based inspection heads. Systems can be designed with extended travel up to 650 mm (X), 650 mm (Y), and 450 mm (Z). Systems can be provided with granite bases for maximum vibration isolation. Stages utilize linear brushless motors with 0.1 micron resolution linear encoder feedback. Stages can be provided with stepper motors also. For heavy loads, a pneumatic counterbalance is provided. Systems are provided with integrated motion control and integrated with the inspection application SDK. Motion and inspection applications can be integrated into a single user interface where possible. A pendant with jogging joystick, e-stop and drive power enable are provided.
Economical tabletop inspection tables are also available with integrated motion control and inspection applications. Stage motion range is typically 24" (X), 24" (Y), 6" (Z).
The data capture application provides data collection of GPS and object distance information on a standard Windows computer. A time-of-flight laser or a line laser as well as a GPS tracking device is provided with USB interface hardware and cables. The data is logged in a time-stamped .csv file as well as displayed in real-time on the computer.
The Acuity AR1000 or AR2500 laser is appropriate for indoor or outdoor use and can be mounted to a vehicle. The laser can be configured to locate objects either vertically above or below the vehicle or horizontally away from the vehicle. The application can be used to map objects that provide vertical or horizontal obstructions. It can also be used to measure heights of object piles. The Acuity AP820 line laser can be used with the data capture application to build more precise 3D models of mapped objects
Laser and GPS Data Brochure.pdf
Our approach is to provide a comprehensive perspective of the lifetime needs of the customer and apply that knowledge to our systems’ design and delivery. More than just a supplier, Symation is an automation partner to provide for your needs now and in the long term.
Experienced Automation Professionals
Our team includes individuals with 20+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in all aspects of management and execution of automation disciplines.
Customer Relationships
We take a long term view of the needs of our customers. We have customers that we have provided automation solutions for more than 20 years. We provide solutions expecting that the customer will be using our systems in production for decades and can continue to take ownership and support their systems for the long term.
Facilities and Infrastructure
Our extensive facility provides office, laboratory, assembly and warehouse space to handle complex system integration projects.
Management
Lenson Wong is President of Symation, Inc., a solutions provider for engineered automation systems from design to installation and support. He has several clients who he has served in engineering design, support and program management roles for nearly 20 years. Previously, Lenson worked as Quality Manager for Moog, Inc, a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision motion control products and systems. He was responsible for implementing a corrective action and preventative action program for wafer handling products. As a critical supplier to a company providing an FDA-approved medical diagnostic equipment, he managed a successful supplier audit.
Previously Lenson was Program Manager at Moog. Inc. for custom automation systems. He was responsible for development and implementation of an automated pipeline welding system used for welding oil and gas pipeline sections offshore. He was also responsible for the development of an automated vehicle used to inspect weld joints at nuclear power plants. Lenson was responsible for managing all business and technical issues for these projects and responsible for negotiating key issues with all stakeholders in the program. He also coordinated on-site activities for the customers in the U.S. and overseas.
Previously, Lenson was Director of Marketing at Berkeley Process Control, a provider of motion controllers and complex motion-based systems. He coordinated all tradeshow activities including technical demonstrations and promotions for Semicon West for 5 years. He was also a member of the Sales and Marketing Executive Committee of SEMI. He was responsible for all product marketing and marketing communications activities and also served as Director of IT. Previously, Lenson was the Director of Applications Engineering at Berkeley Process Control where he was responsible for engineering support and business development activities as the company grew from $6 million to $37 million annual revenue. He was responsible for all of the proposal activities for systems integration projects, engineering support, training and technical writing.
Lenson has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley and an M.B.A from Duke University. He has also been a guest lecturer in Engineering at U.C. Berkeley. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).