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Posted November, 1998 Maine-Made Industrial Assembly Machine Loaned to UMaine A new partnership between a Maine-based manufacturer, LANCO Assembly Systems of Westbrook, and the University of Maine is giving UMaine engineering students access to sophisticated industrial technology. The company has loaned an automated assembly system to the UMaine School of Engineering Technology for student research purposes. The system features conveyor belts, robotic arms and other devices which assemble component parts into a finished product as directed by programmable computers. “We hope that the LANCO machine can be integrated into course study to demonstrate real-world applications of technologies being taught in the classroom,” says Tom Zack, president of LANCO Assembly Systems and a 1970 UMaine graduate. “By providing the university with a functional automated system, we also hope to generate interest among the students to consider this field after graduation.” Scott Dunning of the Electrical Engineering Technology program says, “this is an excellent demonstration of how industry-University collaborations can improve educational opportunities for Maine students while assisting Maine industry.” The process line was originally designed to demonstrate the quality of LANCO products for trade shows. Maine students are currently learning to use the system which allows them to take the theoretical principles of automation and process control and apply them to a working process line. The system is used in classes for Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology students. Students will also be examining opportunities to improve on the system design. LANCO Assembly Systems, Inc. is a global company focused on providing modular automation systems and services to customers in the automotive, appliance, electronics, medical, and consumer products industries. Return UMaine Today Research home |
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