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Robot Preventative Maintenance Industrial robots are designed to withstand harsh environments, often running around the clock, and expected to operate flawlessly. When properly maintained FANUC robots can last years, or decades… yes, decades! Typical life expectancy ranges from 80,000 – 100,000 hours, but not limited to. Preventative maintenance and service is paramount for optimal life expectancy. These...

One of our major customers operates several plants in NA.  They were built in 1940’s, 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s.  The fact that factories 32 – 76 years old are still operating is testimony to the continual investment in machine and process upgrades but where does this leave them in the race to industry 4.0?  Investing...

FANUC Authorized System Integrator (ASI) Since 1996, FANUC America’s Authorized System Integrator (ASI) program has fostered strong business relationships with leading industry experts who bring automation to a wide variety of markets, applications, and industries.  These ASI member companies are uniquely experienced in developing and implementing automation solutions that satisfy their customers’ needs.  Working closely...

At Pioneer, our mission is to sell, engineer, and build quality industrial robotics and automation systems to completion while adhering to our core values, that deliver profits, create and maintain jobs, and help our customers be more competitive.   We take pride in building lasting relationships with our customers rooted in delivering dependable machines and service that exceeds their expectations. Our sales and innovation teams work with...

Pioneer developed and patented our PFDS to exceed the requirements of tire manufacturers for green tire spraying.  Green tire spraying applies a release agent to the inside of an uncured (“green”) tire to prepare it for the curing process.  When a green tire is placed in the mold it must be pressed from the inside...

Purchasing automation equipment can be a daunting, extensive, and often stressful task. At Pioneer we take the approach of guiding the customer through our sales process to help alleviate those pain points. We want to create the best possible buying experience that resonates with the customer. We are experts in automation and robotics, but also...

The old cliché “Practice makes perfect” rings true every day. Think about what you are trying to excel in on a continuous basis. You probably have a history of practicing it until you have built “muscle memory”. As proficiency increases you can slow things down and notice the subtleties of the skill development. Golfers notice...