“Makino integration services enable manufacturers of all industries and sizes to more efficiently manage time and resources wh i le ensuring smooth installation of theirMakinomachining centers and other multi-vendor equipment,” said a Makino spokesperson. “With extensive process and operational expertise, Makino offers machine tool and automation integration, including material load/unload, customization of machine operations and third party equipment and fast, on-site resolution of engineering issues.” Makino’s full automation services include cell controller programming, robot reach services, robot end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) gripper design, robot programming, conveyor designs, thirdparty technicalmanagement and human machine interface (HMI) development. Makino also offers custom fit cell controllers that can performa series of automated functions, including display of cell status overviews, robot start/stop controls and access to robot work area, gage cycle counters, cell runout, part type selection and part tracking. “Makino integration solutions are organized to provide efficiency and convenience to manufacturers in their already busy day-to-day operations,” the spokesperson said. “Project managers offer a single point of contact throughout the project timeline that manufacturers can turn to for all of their questions and concerns. Makino project management oversees all third-party vendors, coordinates all activities between all parties, tracks and reports the project’s schedule and takes care of any project changes. “Makino’s team of project engineers brings a depth of knowledge and expertise in machining that significantly improves part cycle time, throughput and efficiency while ensuring a robust and reliable process. Project engineering includes specification/design reviews, drawing approvals,mechanical engineering, robot EOAT design, layout design, control engineering, design, programming, third-party equipment runoffs, system runoff support at Makino and at your site, installation and startup support and final documentation.” For more information contact: Mark Rentschler Makino Inc. 7680 Innovation Way Mason, OH 45040 800-552-3288 www.makino.com