Robotic Automation

 

Robotic automation refers to the use of robots or robotic systems to perform tasks and processes typically carried out by humans. These robots can be programmed to execute specific actions or follow a set of instructions, often with the goal of improving efficiency, precision, and consistency in various industries and applications. Here are some key aspects of robotic automation:

Types of Robots:

1. Industrial Robots: These are the most common type of robots used in automation. They are typically found in manufacturing settings and are designed to perform tasks such as welding, painting, assembly, and packaging.
2. Collaborative Robots (Cobots): These robots are designed to work alongside humans in a shared workspace. They are equipped with sensors and safety features to ensure safe interaction between humans and machines.
3. Service Robots: Used in various industries, service robots are designed to perform tasks outside of the industrial setting, such as healthcare, logistics, and household chores.

Components of Robotic Automation:

1. Manipulator or Arm: This is the part of the robot responsible for carrying out physical tasks. It can be equipped with various end-effectors (tools) depending on the application.
2. Controller: The controller is the brain of the robot, managing the robot's movements and actions based on programmed instructions.
3. Sensors: Robots use sensors (such as vision systems, proximity sensors, and force sensors) to perceive their environment, detect objects, and make decisions accordingly.
4. End-Effector: The end-effector is the tool or device attached to the robot's arm to perform specific tasks. Examples include grippers, welders, or painting tools.

Benefits of Robotic Automation:

1. Increased Productivity: Robots can work continuously without breaks, leading to higher productivity levels.
2. Improved Precision: Robots can perform tasks with high accuracy and repeatability, reducing errors.
3. Cost Savings: Although the initial investment can be significant, automation can lead to long-term cost savings by reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency.
4. Enhanced Safety: Robots can handle dangerous or repetitive tasks, minimizing the risk of injuries to human workers.

Applications of Robotic Automation:

1. Manufacturing: Robotic automation is widely used in manufacturing for tasks such as welding, painting, assembly, and material handling.
2. Healthcare: Robots are used in surgery, rehabilitation, and patient care.
3. Logistics and Warehousing: Automation is employed for tasks like sorting, packing, and transporting goods.
4. Agriculture: Robots are utilized for tasks like planting, harvesting, and monitoring crops.
5. Construction: Automation is applied in tasks such as bricklaying, concrete pouring, and demolition.

 Challenges and Considerations:

1. Cost: Initial setup costs for robotic automation can be high, and organizations need to weigh these against the long-term benefits.
2. Complex Programming: Programming robots can be complex and may require skilled personnel.
3. Integration: Integrating robots into existing workflows and systems may present challenges.
4. Job Displacement: The increased use of automation may lead to concerns about job displacement and the need for workforce reskilling.
5. In summary, robotic automation involves the use of robots to perform various tasks in different industries, offering benefits such as increased productivity, precision, and safety. However, it also presents challenges that organizations need to consider when implementing automation solutions.

CNC Material Loading Robot

Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca – Melaka (Malacca)

Melaka is a historic city of the Straits of Malacca have been developed since 15^th-century of trading and cultural exchanges between East and West in the Straits of Malacca. Melaka with over 500 years history, the influences of Asia and Europe have endowed the towns with a specific multi-cultural heritage that is both tangible and intangible.

With its government buildings, squares, mosques, churches, temple and fortifications, Melaka demonstrates the early stages of this history originating in the 15th-century Malay sultanate and the Portuguese and Dutch periods beginning in the early 16th century. Featuring residential and commercial buildings, Melaka constitutes a unique culture and architectural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia.

In Malaysia, Melaka is remarkable examples of historic colonial towns on the Straits of Malacca that demonstrate a succession of historical and cultural influences arising from their former function as trading ports linking East and West. These are the complete surviving historic city centres on the Straits of Malacca with a multi-cultural living heritage originating from the trade routes from Great Britain and Europe through the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and the Malay Archipelago to China. Melaka bears the testimony to a living multi-cultural heritage and tradition of Asia, where the many religions and cultures met and coexisted. Town of Malacca reflects the coming together of cultural elements from the Malay Archipelago, India and China with those of Europe, to create a unique architecture, culture and townscape.

Melaka represents exceptional examples of multi-cultural trading towns in Southeast and East Asia, forged from the mercantile and exchanges of Malay, Indian and Chinese cultures and three successive European colonial powers for almost 500 years, each with its imprints on the architecture and urban form, technology and monumental art.

Melaka is living testimony to the multi-cultural heritage and tradition of Asia, and European colonial influences. This multi-cultural tangible and intangible heritage is expressed in the great variety of religious buildings of different faiths, the many languages, ethnic quarters, dances, costumes, art and music, food, worship and religious festivals, and daily life.

Historical And Religious Attractions

1. Dutch Square (Red Square) Malacca (Melaka)
2. Dutch Square (Red Square)
3. The Stadthuys
4. Christ Church Melaka
5. A Famosa (Kota A Famosa)
6. Saint Paul’s Church
7. Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum
8. Samudera Museum
9. Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
10. Kampung Kling Mosque
11. Malacca Straits Mosque
12. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
13. Poh San Teng Temple
14. Sri Poyyatha Vinayaga Moorthy Temple
15. Church of St. Francis Xavier
16. Hang Tuah Center
17. Melaka Historical Vehicle Park

Please visit Malacca Attractions for more information. 

Pangkor Island

Pangkor Island is located in Perak. Pangkor Island (Malay: Pulau Pangkor) is a popular tourist island in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia. Pangkor Island has a population of approximately 25,000. Nearby islands include Pangkor Laut Island, Giam Island, Mentagor Island, Simpan Island, and Tukun Terindak Island. The major industries of the island are tourism and fishing.

Historically, Pangkor was a refuge for local fishers, merchants and pirates. In the 17th century, the Dutch built a fort to control the Perak tin trade known as the Dutch Fort. In 1874, it was the location of a historical treaty between the British government and a contender for the Perak throne (the Pangkor Treaty), which began the British colonial domination of the Malay Peninsula. The old British name for the Pangkor Island group was the Dindings.

The east coast of the island faces the mainland and is a continuous strip of residential villages, including Sungai Pinang Kecil,  Sungai Pinang Besar and Pangkor Town, the major centre of population.

The road that runs along the east coast of the island turns west in Pangkor Town and crosses the island to one of the most famous beaches on the west coast of the island, Pasir Bogak (about 2km from Pangkor Town).

From Pasir Bogak, the road runs north to the village of Teluk Nipah, where most of the budget accommodation is located. From Teluk Nipah, the road is connected to the east coastline, we will get an Airport, after the airport is Teluk Dalam. After Teluk Dalam, the road turns to the east and finally join to the road on the east coast in Sungai Pinang Kecil, completing a full ring.

Besides the simple ring road mentioned above, there is only one branch off in Pangkor Town where the road runs southward to Teluk Gedung and Teluk Baharu. In Teluk Gedung is the 17th-century Dutch fort and the Batu Bersurat (Written Rock). After the Dutch Fort, we will get the Floating Mosque.

Place Of Interest on Pangkor Island

• Pangkor Fishing Villages - On the east side of Pangkor Island there are three fishing villages facing the mainland: Sungai Pinang Kecil, Sungai Pinang Besar and Kampong Teluk Kecil. In fact, it's a long strip of villages that continues to Pangkor Town. Although the villages are small they are interesting to visit. Many of the houses are traditional and some are built in the sea on stakes.
• Pangkor Town - The main town on Pangkor Island, is located on the east coast. It is a small town and only has one street. There's a range of souvenir shops, dried seafood shops, coffee shops, duty free shop and few restaurants along the street. Some of the best food you will find in the local stalls. 
• Dutch Fort at Teluk Gudang - The fort was built in 1670 by the Dutch, with the purpose of the storage and protection of tin supplies from the sultanate of Perak. The Dutch Fort was destroyed in 1690 by the Malay people who were discontent with the ways used by the Dutch in obtaining the minerals in Malay. Dutch Fort was rebuilt by the Dutch in 1743, and a total of 60 soldiers was placed to protect the fort until 1748, when the force was disbanded and abandoned.
• Fu Lin Gong Temple  (福临宫） - Fu Lin Kong temple is more than a hundred years old. This temple is decorated with large rocks and stones.
• Batu Bersurat (inscribed stone) - also known as Tiger Rock due to the etching found on this huge granite boulder. The rock measures about 10.7 m long and 4.6 m wide and stands at 4.3 m tall, and today, there is a pavilion built to shelter it. Batu bersurat is located close to the Dutch Fort, in Pangkor Island. The etchings show the picture of a tiger carrying away a child. There are also two round-shaped leaves, and the letters "If Carlo 1743" and "VOC". The "VOC" probably refers to the Dutch East India Company. There are several theories about the inscription. One sinister version of the tale claimed that the Malays and Bugis kidnapped and murdered a Dutch dignitary's son in 1743, in revenge of the ill-treatment of the Dutch to the locals. When the Dutch looked for the boy, the locals made up a story that they saw the boy was snatched by a tiger. In commemoration of the incident, the Dutch soldiers etched the inscription.
• Kali Amman Temple - While you are in Sungai Pinang Kecil, you might visit the Kali Amman Temple. This is the largest and the only Indian temple of any significance on the island. It is noted as one of the two Indian temples in Malaysia that have the entrance the shrine of the goddess Kali, facing the sea.
• Pasir Bagok Beach is situated at the southwest coast of Pangkor Island. Pasir Bogak Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the island.  Pasir Bogak Beach  is a 1.5 km stretch of soft white sand and clear water, a breath-taking sight making it quite popular in Pangkor Island.
• Teluk Nipah Beach (Pantai Teluk Nipah) is located on the western side of Pangkor Island, facing the Strait of Malacca. Teluk Nipah Beach is the most popular and most lively beach in Pangkor Island. Snow-white sandy beach with clear blue water is a famous gathering place for visitors who love of snorkeling, diving, water skiing and picnic.

More Information : pangkorislandtourism.com

Visit Sekinchan

Sekinchan is a well-known fishing and paddy farming village in Selangor. The fishing village is located to the west by the sea while its paddy fields sprawl along Federal Route 5, turning inland for about 6 kilometres and southbound till Kampung Sungai Sireh in Tanjung Karang, northbound till Bagan Terap in Sungai Besar, covering a total area of 180 square kilometres. Paddy needs abundant water to grow. The paddy fields and the irrigation canals between them are actually man-made wetlands that, if properly managed, can support a range of plant and animal life to flourish.

Along the way, you will find a water path (aqueduct), a little bridge, birds, and of course the paddy. There are also factories which allow visits. The staff will brief you on the paddy plantation process, type of rice, and so on. You can also purchase the rice here which is not available in the market. Besides rice, you can also get nice mangoes at the stalls along Sekinchan main road. On the other side of the road is the fishing village. You can also stop by to have a look at the fishing boats and jetty. Do stop by for some seafood too.

The rice in Sekinchan is harvested twice a year – the middle of the year (around May and June) and the end of the year (around November and December). Sowing is done in between March and April as well as August and September. The paddy field is a vast expanse of green during sowing months and turns into a golden sea during the harvest period.

Nutrition Facts for Jackfruit

Jackfruit is one of its own kind tropical fruits,in common with other tropical fruits such as durian, banana, etc., Jackfruit is rich in energy, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins and free from saturated fats or cholesterol.

Following is the nutrition facts table for Jackfruit.

 

Sources:  Jackfruit  Nutrition Facts

Jackfruit Exporter

Sai Kim is Jackfruit (or Nangka) Whole-seller and Exporter from Malaysia. We have own Jackfruit Farm, Jackfruit Collection Center, Jackfruit Processing Center and Retail Counter. We export Malaysia Jackfruit to varius country including Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai & Europe.

We export Jackfruit in following method.

1. Sea Transport -  20" Container about 8-9 metric tons.
2. Air Transport - Min of 500 KG per shipment.
3. Land Transport - To Singapore Only. 

Feel free to contact us for more information or inquiry of the Jackfruit Export.

Jakcfruit Malaysia

Jackfruit, in Malaysia more popular with its Malay name as Nangka. Other name of Jackfruit including jack tree, Jakfruit, or sometimes simply Jack or Jak, scientific name call as Artocarpus heterophyllus.

Jackfruit (Nangka) is a species of tree in the Artocarpus genus of the mulberry family (Moraceae). Jackfruit is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia, and is believed to have originated in the southwestern rain forests in India, in present-day Kerala, coastal Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Jackfruit tree is well suited to tropical lowlands, and its fruit is the largest tree-borne fruit, reaching as much as 30-40 kg in weight, 36 inches in length, and 20 inches in diameter. Jackfruit tree is widely cultivated in tropical regions of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Jackfruit is also found across Africa, such as Cameroon, Uganda, Tanzania, and Mauritius, as well as throughout Brazil and in Caribbean nations such as Jamaica.

Feel to visit Jackfruit / Nangka for more information.