Maximize Open House
Celebrating 30 Years of Robot Integration
Join Us for an Exciting Day of Robotics & Automation!
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Location: Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. (Fremont, OH)
Lunch Served: 12:15 PM
Open House Training Sessions – See Schedule Below
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- PalletPro: Learn how to build, adjust, and monitor palletizing using FANUC’s PalletPro software.
- Rockwell Automation: Dive into Allen-Bradley control solutions with tips for integration and troubleshooting.
- Smarter Automation with IFM Efector: Go beyond the demo—explore how IO-Link technology drives smarter automation with real-world use cases and benefits with experts from IFM Efector
- Contract Manufacturing: MCRI Group delivers vertically integrated manufacturing — from raw metal and precision machining to powder coating, machine assembly, and service. One team, one process, zero surprises.
- Vision Systems: Understand the fundamentals of vision-guided robotics and quality checks using intelligent cameras.
- Cognex: Learn how Cognex tools are used for barcode reading, part identification, and vision inspection in automation.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM Doors open for tours of the facility
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Trainings & Live Robotics Demonstrations
11:00 AM – Maximize the Moment: Short-Term Chaos, Long-Term Payoff Industry Expert Panel
12:00 PM -30th Anniversary Celebration & Robotics Fun
12:15 PM – Lunch Served
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Trainings and Other Event Schedule
| Time | Activities | Trainings & Demos | |||
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| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Sign-in, grab some coffee, and walk around to each of the stations before the trainings start. We are also asking for 30th Anniversary Messages. | ||||
| Cool off with a Training – Select One Training or Demo on Each Row to Attend (refer to the map for locations) | |||||
| Training Room 1 (#9) | Training Room 2 (#10) | Training Room 3 (#11) | Floor | ||
| 9:30 AM | Trainings | PalletPro Simulation Training with Doug Horn | Reading and Tracking with Cognex | Machine Technology with Rockwell | |
| 10:00 AM | Trainings | PalletPro Simulation Training with Doug Horn | FANUC Vision Systems with Josh Persons | Machine Technology with Rockwell | Layer Build and Palletizer Running AS4 #19 |
| 10:30 AM | Trainings | Smarter Automation with IFM Efector | FANUC Vision Systems with Josh Persons | Reading and Tracking with Cognex | Contract Mfg with Scott Silknitter AS3 #18 |
| Industry Panel and 30th Anniversary Celebration – move to the stage #7 | |||||
| 11:00 – 11:45 AM |
Maximize the Moment: Short-Term Chaos, Long-Term Payoff Industry Expert Panel Scott Lang with Motion Controls Robotics, Dick Motley with FANUC America, Ken Fry with Rockwell Automation, and Robert Huschka with A3 – Association for Advancing Automation. |
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| 11:45 – 12:15 PM | 30th Anniversary Ceremony - Must See! Come See the Surprise | ||||
| 12:15 PM |
Lunch – Bone Boy’s BBQ: Brisket or Stuffed Chicken Breast with sides Dessert: Brownies and Assorted Cupcakes |
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🤖 Live Robotics in Action: Explore Our Demo Lineup 🎯
Full Robot System Running Product
Slit Roll Handling System
Watch robotic automation take on the challenge of packing small tape rolls. This compact, efficient cell picks and places slit rolls into shrink-wrapped bundles of 4, 6, or 9. Then we seamlessly case pack them into RSC boxes. It’s a smart, hands-free solution for bundling and packaging rolled materials.
📍 Location: AS2 - #15 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Full Robot System
Material Handling and Palletizing
This cell handles and palletizes assembled cases with pinpoint accuracy. Watch it stack, move, and organize components like it was built to do it all day (because it was).
📍 Location: AS3 - #5 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
FANUC Demo Cell
Vision-Guided Grouping Cell
This demo features FANUC’s LR200iD and M1iA/.5SL robots working in sync and using a vacuum EOAT to quickly locate and group electronic parts into blister pack stack. This compact cell shows off FANUC’s speed and advanced vision capabilities.
📍 Location: AS3 - #12 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
FANUC Demo Cell
Coordinated Motion & Tool Change Demo
This FANUC cell showcases aux axis coordination and servo tool change. Witness next-level flexibility as this FANUC robot switches tools quicky. One robot—endless possibilities.
📍 Location: AS3 - #12 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Robotic Automation Product Demo
Pallet Inspection System
Ever had a pallet collapse mid-shipment or while sitting in the warehouse? This smart inspection cell catches bad pallets before they cause a domino disaster. This innovative inspection system protects your product, people, and bottom line.
📍 Location: AS2 - #14 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cutting Edge Manufacturing
Cutting Edge Manufacturing
We’re fueling the growth of American manufacturing — whether as part of MCRI’s vertically integrated product and service offering or as a trusted contract manufacturing and build-to-print partner. Our expert machining, fabrication, cutting, bending, and welding capabilities are at the core of the American manufacturing resurgence
📍 Location: AS3 - #18 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
FANUC Demo Cell
Collaborative Material Handling
This FANUC cobot knows how to hustle—safely and efficiently picking and placing metal rods in a demo built to showcase human-robot collaboration. As you approach, the robot slows down, and with a simple touch, it comes to a complete stop. It’s a hands-on look at how cobots work in real-world environments, bringing flexibility and safety even to the tightest spaces.
📍 Location: AS3 - #12 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
MCRI Original Product
Explore the BA Palletizer
Our collaborative, portable and dockable palletizer is designed for fast deployment and flexiblity. This palletizer is ideal for manufacturers looking to start or expand robotic palletizing with lower up-front investment.
📍 Location: AS1 - #13 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Safety Demo
Safety Integration Demo
Get a hands-on look at our standard enclosures, safety gates, and light curtain muting systems. Explore how smart sensors and safety-rated hardware are built into robot cells to enhance reliability and meet workplace safety standards.
📍 Location: AS1 - #2 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Full Robot System Running Product
Layer Build & Palletize
This dual-robot system builds complete layers of flour bags with one robot, then uses a second robot to palletize each full layer. The setup increases speed, stability, and efficiency for high-volume packaging.
📍 Location: AS5 - #19 | ⏰ Time: 10:00am - 10:30am
Demo System
AMR + FANUC Cobot System
Mobility meets muscle in this dynamic demo. See how an OTTO AMR teams up with a FANUC collaborative robot to deliver and drop off materials. This pair brings next-level flexibility and efficiency to your workflow.
📍 Location: AS4 - #4 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Powder Coating Samples
Dynamic Coatings
Whether you need a durable, protective, or vibrant finish — for a single part or high-volume production — Dynamic Coatings delivers. Serving individual customers and supporting MCRI’s vertically integrated operations, we provide long-lasting finishes that stand the test of time.
📍 Location: AS3 - #18 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Compact Palletizer
Compact Palletizer
This space-saving palletizer is designed for simplicity and efficiency. It features two product infeed lines and two pallet build stations. The system is ideal for facilities with limited space and offers reliable performance, quick changeovers, and minimal operator involvement.
📍 Location: AS4 - #6| ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Product Demo
M-Wrap Demo
The M-Wrap system takes your palletizing operation to the next level by fully wrapping and securing each load for shipment. It is designed for efficiency, safety, and seamless integration. The M-Wrap helps ensure product stability while reducing manual labor, all within a compact footprint.
📍 Location: AS1 - #17 | ⏰ Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Demo System
AMR + FANUC Cobot System
Mobility meets muscle in this dynamic demo. See how an OTTO AMR teams up with a FANUC collaborative robot to deliver and drop off materials. This pair brings next-level flexibility and efficiency to your workflow.
📍 Location: AS4 - #4 | ⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch
Lunch
Join us for Bone Boys BBQ for lunch - Brisket, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Smashed Garlic Reds, Green Beans w/ Bacon, Sweet Buttered Carrots, Broccoli Salad, and Rolls w/ Butter. Dessert - Brownies and Assorted Cupcakes
📍 Location: AS5 - #8 | ⏰ Time: 12:15
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