COMPANY SPOTLIGHT
Robot application with Gema
Advanced automation is nothing new
to Gema, for many years they have been
integrating powder coating systems
with robots for full flexibility and
efficiency. Leon Hogg, Gema UK
Business Manager explains:
to the situation and using a different approach we can ensure that
meet our customer needs.’
The Gema lab has recently undergone a significant upgrade
programme with all of the existing trial systems upgraded to the latest
Gema technology offering the option to test the complete range of
our technology in a single trial. They have also recently unveiled a
brand new automation cell, this is a dedicated powder coating booth
‘More recently we have seen an increase in
demand for automation within our customer
base, with businesses looking more to reduce
the labour requirement in the production
environment whilst maintaining the flexibility
of a more traditional system. As we respond
to the increased interest in more advanced
automation we recognise the need for in
depth application trials early in the project
specification process.
Our lab facilities in St Gallen, Switzerland
have adapted quickly to the challenges
presented with Covid-19, we are pleased
to confirm that are now offering trials using
virtual meetings and video conferencing to
our UK customers whilst travel restrictions
remain in place. Product trials have been
an integral part of the Gema project process
for many years as we demonstrate our
technologies and capabilities, by adapting
6 JUNE 2020
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