ODIN manufacturing workstation
Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview
IT in Manufacturing
ODIN Workstation is a process security solution for improving efficiencies on your production line. Its core products assist with enhanced operator guidance, traceability and production planning. An entire production process can be managed, and line efficiencies improved, by using digital technologies to empower your operators, process engineers and line managers. Find out more information by visiting Stand C501.
A daily competition, with prizes on offer, will be held for visitors to play noughts and crosses against the Dobot.
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