When

Thursday September 29, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
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Where

Mechatronic Solutions 
10900 73rd Avenue North
Suite 132
Maple Grove, MN 55369
 

 
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Contact

Jason Skinner 
Mechatronic Solutions 
763-447-3407 
jskinner@mechatronicsolutions.com 
 

Open House - Technology Expo 

We hope you will join us for our Open House - Technology Expo. Come see our remodeled facility and learn how we can help you with your automation needs. We are offering two classes this year, see below for the details. You can sign up to attend them when you register. We will also have technology displays (mini trade show) and the Festo MML onsite. Below are some highlights. Food and drinks will be provided. Catering by Q fanatic!

Robotic Safeguarding Techniques and Solutions Seminar

This seminar will be an overview on selecting the correct safety solution/devices for Manufacturing Applications based on the latest safety standards, with an emphasis on topics related to the Robotic Safety Standard RIA15.06. 

The seminar will be presented by Rex Keihl, who is a Certified Functional Safety Integration Specialist at Omron Corporation’s Services and Solutions Division. He is responsible for educating and assisting customers in the application and integration of safety automation products into their processes. He has a strong and diverse background with over 20 years in the industrial automation market. He has a degree in electrical engineering, has been an instructor at Wright State University and is certified under TUV(Reinland) as a Functional Engineer of TUV( #10445/15 Machinery). He also sits on the Local ANSI B11 standards committee and participates on the ISO 199 WG-6 international standard committee for guarding designs.

Seminar Time 10:00 to 12:00

Presented by:

VFD & Motor Protection - Code Update

This seminar will educate the attendee on the Harmonization of IEC and North American Safety Standards and the Transition from UL 508C to UL 61800-5-1

  • New standard, when, and why it matters
  • UL Standard for Safety for Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems
  • UL 61800-5-1 harmonizes the IEC 61800-5-1 with UL 508C standards
  • Where will it apply – what kinds of systems, applications, etc.
  • Why it matters – design implications
  • Meeting the new standard: key considerations and challenges

Seminar Time 1:30 to 3:30

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  Mobile Mechatronics Lab

The MML is reloaded with new demo’s for 2016 

Staffed with experts in the field of automation, the Festo Mobile Mechatronics Lab (MML) will be touring the United States as part of a mission to educate companies and schools about energy efficient automation technology and the latest advancements that can improve equipment and operational performance. 

The MML addresses the issues we all experience with trade shows… cost, travel inconvenience, and the loss of key staff members for several days… by bringing the exhibition to your area – completely free and without obligation! 

The MML enables you to discuss your specific application needs with our automation experts while trying out hundreds of the most advanced automation products first-hand…

We will have demo's onsite from OMRON | Adept & Yaskawa | Motoman 

The following manufactures will also be showcasing their newest technologies