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Citation
(2003), "Key2Automation Web site is invaluable tool in provision of solutions-led automation information", Assembly Automation, Vol. 23 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2003.03323bab.006
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
Key2Automation Web site is invaluable tool in provision of solutions-led automation information
Key2Automation Web site is invaluable tool in provision of solutions-led automation information
Keywords: Robotics, Automation, ABB
Key2Automation believes that its newly launched industrial automation Web site, www.key2automation.com, is set to become one of the most established “community” Web sites in industry by offering solutions-led information on robot-based automation (Plate 3).
This industry initiative, which has been in development for 2 years with the backing of ABB, was launched this year and is already proving to be a popular business tool for those looking to streamline manufacturing operations through automation. It is both easily accessible and informative and is proving popular with systems integrators and product developers as it offers real solutions while also providing a discussion forum for open debate with others in the industry.
Plate 3
Key2Automation Web site offers solutions-led information on robot-based
automation
Tinne Dierckx, Sales and Support Manager, Key2Automation, says: “We are fully expecting this site to become the marketplace for automation. Our aim is for system integrators, machine builders and manufacturing industry end-users to automatically turn to the site for detailed and quality information on solutions, products and services. We are not interested in developing this site purely as a directory of company names – it is far more substantial than that. First and foremost it is a solutions-led business tool which will generate an independent community that helps yield more and better business for all participants”.
David Marshall, Business Manager, Robotics, ABB, comments: “This site offers a real two-way communication tool for those looking for automated production and manufacturing solutions. For example, the ‘solutions’ page offers in-depth case studies on a myriad of applications and industry areas. It covers topics such as how, for one company, rod line automation has improved output by 67 per cent with a saving of $13 m, or how a high-speed sorting system has been developed for a postal service which allows every hour over 4,000 tote bins to be unloaded automatically”.
For more information contact: David Marshall, ABB, Auriga House, Precedent Drive, Rooksley, Milton Keynes, MK13 8PQ, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1908 350300; Fax: +44 (0) 1908 350301; E-mail: david.marshall@gb.abb.com