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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Implementing Industrial Sewing Machines for Protective Mask Production
Grapevine, Texas - June 18, 2020
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is announcing the use of its PLK-J Series industrial sewing machines to meet the demand for protective facemasks in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. These machines reduce the production time of each individual mask compared to doing it by hand, and reduce the need for experienced sewing machine operators, as the process is fully automated.
The PLK-J Series sewing machine allows for easy changeover to other sewing operations, sews consistent products and reduces production time. The machine is fully programmable and includes digital tension, presser foot motion, and material thickness detection features. Mitsubishi Electric Automation also produces an application-specific clamp for facemask production. The clamp is designed, assembled, and sewn off in-house.
“In early 2020, there was a concerning shortage of protective facemasks when the COVID-19 pandemic first broke out in North America,” said Warren Shannon, sales and operations manager for industrial sewing machines at Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. “Many retailers were sold out or had their stocks depleted early on. Amid concerns that the pandemic will worsen in the fall of 2020, we can be more ready to meet the high demand for protective facemasks by using industrial sewing machines to automate the production of these products.”
Learn more about Mitsubishi Electric industrial sewing machine products at link.
— About Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is a U.S. affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. It offers a broad product portfolio including programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, robots and low-voltage power distribution products. Additional information about Mitsubishi Electric Automation is available at us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en/.
— About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
With more than 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing, and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation, and building equipment. Mitsubishi Electric enriches society with technology in the spirit of its “Changes for the Better.” The company recorded a revenue of 5,003.6 billion yen (U.S.$ 37.3 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. For more information, please visit www.MitsubishiElectric.com.
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— About Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation Business Group
Offering a vast range of automation and processing technologies, including controllers, drive products, power distribution and control products, electrical discharge machines, laser processing machines, computerized numerical controllers, and industrial robots, Mitsubishi Electric helps bring higher productivity – and quality – to the factory floor. In addition, our extensive networks around the globe provide direct communication and comprehensive support to customers. The global slogan "Automating the World" shows the company's approach to leverage automation for the betterment of society, through the application of advanced technology, sharing know-how and supporting customers as a trusted partner.
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