Today was the last formal day of training with Fuji.  Having stayed on or ahead of schedule throughout, we were able to cover the final scheduled topics and then delve into some additional areas.

We first reviewed the process for transferring electronic files between the robot’s and our computers.  This consisted of how to create and/or load backup data files, update software versions, etc. - standard requirements for any computer operated equipment.  We just needed to cover the Fuji-specific process while ensuring our laptops were setup correctly to perform the function.

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After an exciting weekend of soaking in the Japanese culture and road tripping to Hiroshima, it was back to training today.

The morning began discussing a topic easily overlooked in the big scheme of things – how do you physically install the robot?   The fact is that the robot can be cumbersome to maneuver, if not done properly.

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Day 3’s training was structured very much like that of Day 2.  The morning consisted of instructor demonstrations with the afternoon dedicated to hands-on activity for the trainees.  The subject matter was programming the robot to utilize stacking patterns from a pre-established library of options.  Great stuff!  The benefit of this approach is ultimately realized over time as more product programs are added.

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Hi guys. Today was part travel and part training.  We took an early flight from Tokyo to Ube and then a short van ride to Sanyo Onoda City – home of Fuji Robotics.  The class is being lead by Michael Smilansky, Fuji Robotics Engineering Manager out of the Redmond Washington office.  Supporting the class is Hiroshi Nishide, Fuji Robotics General Manager also out of the Redmond office.  There are three of us in the class.  The other two gentlemen are from Rethceif Packaging in Indiana and Reikes Material Handling in Iowa.
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As our clients have seen first hand, PeakLogix invests heavily in staying abreast of the latest technologies and practices that have application to our field. Mike Holler, a PeakLogix engineer has departed for Japan to train with Fuji on its Robitics Palletizer technology, and we have decided to chronicle his trip here for all to see and learn from.

Entry #1:

I’m proud to say that I’ve figured out how to work the toilets and the hotel room lights.  You may laugh, but neither was a small task.
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