OTC Engineered System Solutions and Capabilities

If you need a full-service engineering system solution, you’ve come to the ideal partner. OTC provides support throughout the entire process, from initial design to final installation. With expertise in areas such as vision systems, finishing technologies, automation, robotics, and data visualization, OTC delivers all the services required to bring your project to life.

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Finishing Capabilities

Your finishing system should be as unique as your business. OTC finishing experts analyze your requirements and create customized solutions for the Automotive, Tier 1, and General Industrial markets.
An otc-designed automated turn-key liquid or powder system will provide you with a repeatable application while
minimizing quality concerns and maximizing transfer efficiency.

LIQUID COATING APPLICATION

Automated application equipment can be used to coat products with liquid materials such as stains and paint. Application can be achieved through manual or automated processes utilizing robotics and/or fixed automation equipment.

OTC experts will work with you to develop the best liquid coating process for your facility, whether it’s waterborne, solvent-borne, electrostatic or nonelectrostatic.

POWDER COATING APPLICATION

A powder coating system is a great way to improve the look and durability of your products. It is a dry finishing process that involves applying a fine, electrostatically charged powder to the surface of a substrate. This process creates an even and consistent coating free from drips, sags, or unevenness.

Powder coating is a popular choice in a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, construction, and manufacturing.

PROCESS EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM DESIGN

If you are uncertain about how to achieve your desired result for your finishing system, OTC can help. Our specialty is designing and implementing complete, functional finishing systems, taking a holistic approach towards process design applications. This includes designing and installing individual process equipment such as booths, ovens, washers, clean rooms, mix rooms, conveyors, and paint kitchens.

FLUID DELIVERY

Fluid delivery in finishing systems is the transfer of liquid material from a storage container to an application device. The delivery system is extremely important to the quality of the end product.

Fluid delivery systems can be as simple as a pressure pot and a manual gun, or as complex as a fully automated paint recirculating system delivering multiple colors to multiple application points.

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Automation Capabilities

OTC automation experts offer customized solutions to optimize your operation. We serve as your automation partner - an extension of your team - and we specialize in your success.

FUNCTIONAL SAFETY

Functional safety is a must-have for your overall safety program that guarantees the protection of your assets, including personnel, facilities, and equipment. With state-of-the-art functional safety technologies such as physical barriers, visual indicators, safety sensors and area scanners, you can rest assured that your business is fully compliant and safe. OTC Experts are the industry leaders who can provide you with comprehensive support in understanding and carrying out Safety Risk Assessments

PROGRAMMING

All automation solutions, such as robots and sensors, require programming. Robot programming involves creating computer programs that allow the robot to perceive its surroundings, make decisions, and perform tasks. Our automation team possesses a broad and in-depth understanding of the
ever-evolving technology and devices across all industrial manufacturing applications. At OTC, we have the necessary expertise to configure and program complex automated systems that require dynamic and synchronized motion. Solutions include Motion Controllers, Cameras/Vision, PLC, HMI, OCR,
Robotics, Peripheral Equipment & Automation Devices.

AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are an innovative solution to enhance your workforce. They offer the ability to reduce operating costs while increasing productivity, safety standards, and quality control. Unlike Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), AMRs are designed to work independently without the need for induction loops, floor markings, or magnets. From transporting small parts, pallets, and even cars throughout your facility, AMRs do all the heavy lifting safely and efficiently.

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Vision Applications

Incorporating inline machine vision into quality inspection processes is a game-changer that can significantly enhance
productivity and drastically reduces the number of defective products.

The inclusion of tailored vision applications, OCR technology, part identification, barcode, and RFID tagging are crucial to
ensuring that each product undergoes a thorough quality inspection process.

QUALITY INSPECTION

Automating your Quality Inspection Process with inline machine vision increases productivity and throughput, while reducing the risk of defective products. Quality Inspection is highly specific to your product, and it’s vital to use a reliable vision application tailored to your product for proper quality control.

OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology that converts images containing text into machine-readable text, widely used in factory automation. OCR uses vision and scanners to verify the accuracy of tags, labels, and badges, making it an essential layer in your Quality Inspection process.

PART IDENTIFICATION, BARCODE, & RFID

Part Identification can detect shape, size, and style and serves as a communication tool for downstream process automation. In addition, Barcode and RFID tagging technologies are employed to assist in this process. The OTC Vision Experts possess extensive experience in a variety of Machine Vision applications across a wide range of industries.

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Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, & Training

Continuous improvement is crucial for the success of manufacturing operations. At OTC, we offer our expertise through
process audits and training to assist you in your continuous improvement endeavors.

PROCESS AUDITS

Process Auditing is a procedure that ensures that processes are functioning within the prescribed limits. It also helps identify the four major types of waste: waiting, motion, defects, and transportation.

During audits, OTC’s robotics and automation experts may suggest small process changes to optimize your existing equipment, or to procure additional equipment to improve your process. We can identify inefficiencies and waste in your manufacturing process, which can help you focus on your Kaizen and CI efforts.

TRAINING

Downtime is a major financial burden for any plant. To minimize this risk, it is essential to cultivate a highly skilled maintenance team that can identifying and troubleshooting issues.

OTC experts can tailor hands-on training courses for your team according to their equipment and skill level, such as PLC, HMI, Functional Safety, Robotics, and more.

Robotics Integration Capabilities

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses need to be efficient to stay competitive. One way to achieve this is through
the integration of robotics in production operations. By programming robots and robotic systems to perform specific
tasks, companies can streamline their manufacturing, material handling, shipping, and inspection processes. At OTC,
we specialize in robotics system integration, analyzing your existing operations to identify areas that could benefit from
automation technology, including robotics.

PAINTING

Automate your liquid and powder paint applications with turnkey robotic systems that precisely handle color changing, flushing, and paint application.

Automating your process ensures consistent and high-quality coating, reduces material costs and downtime, and increases productivity and safety.

OTC Finishing Experts are here to provide you with support from the initial concept to the final completion of your new robotic paint system.

DISPENSE

Automated dispensing systems play a crucial role in achieving consistent quality during the highly repetitive process of dispensing Coatings, Adhesives, Wax, Lubricants, and Sealants.

OTC specializes in designing automated dispensing systems that use advanced vision technology to inspect the seams and beads, thus optimizing the quality control processes.

MATERIAL HANDLING

Material handling robots automate tasks in production lines, allowing for efficient delivery of goods. They offer several benefits, including performing repetitive, hazardous, monotonous, and physically demanding tasks with ease.

OTC Robotics Experts can integrate material-handling robots into existing processes or design a new process incorporating material-handling robotics.

INSPECTION & TESTING

Automated Inspection uses robotics, AI, and custom software synced with analysis libraries during quality inspections of parts on your production line.

OTC automation experts can integrate any camera with any robot, and robotic arms adapt to different parts on your product line, ensuring consistent quality in your new or existing production line.

COLLABORATIVE

Collaborative robotics integration involves installing robots alongside employees to complete tasks. These robots are known as cobots and can function autonomously.

With scanners and sensors, cobots sense employee proximity and adjust speed accordingly. This allows personnel to work safely alongside the robots, requiring less floor space. Typical applications include dispensing sealant and adhesive, collaborative work cells, and inspection robots.

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Visual & Data Management Solutions

Visual management can provide a simple yet effective solution to enhance information flow in many manufacturing shop floors. Easy access to production information maintains the integrity of production quality and can also be used to boost efficiency and aid in training.

OTC empowers you to track production data seamlessly with dynamic dashboards and visual management solutions.

ANDON

Andon is a visual management tool employed in manufacturing to display real-time alerts and key performance indicators (KPIs). These alerts can be activated manually by workers through the use of a pullcord or button, or they may be triggered automatically by the production equipment itself.
The simplicity of OTC’s Andon systems makes it easy for floor management to monitor and evaluate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) at a glance.

VISUAL DASHBOARD & SCADA SYSTEMS

SCADA is a centralized control center that collects and analyzes production data from various manufacturing processes across the enterprise, providing businesses with a comprehensive view of their operations.

OTC collaborates with you to define process metrics, personalize your command center with visual dashboards, and monitor production data without any limitations.