New, Easily Configurable, and Flexible Welding Platform from Emerson

[Ahmet Ö.]

## New, Easily Configurable Welding Platform from Emerson

Emerson has introduced the BransonTM Polaris Ultrasonic Welding Platform, which can fully adapt to evolving manufacturing needs. This new platform is a multi-purpose system with high configuration flexibility, allowing advanced manufacturing engineers to design efficient welding solutions with software and hardware.

The Polaris platform ensures the highest level of production quality and reliability while increasing process efficiency. As an intelligent and adaptable solution offering secure connectivity and real-time control across the factory, it can join many materials and components such as automotive parts, medical devices, food packaging, consumer electronics, bioplastics, and textiles.

### Modern Solutions for Manufacturing Processes
Today's manufacturers face challenges such as customer preferences, regulations, and industry competition. This necessitates achieving highly efficient production lines and sustainability goals in parallel.

Kerryn Harrington (Emerson Branson Ultrasonics Global Product Manager) states, "Manufacturers need automated ultrasonic welding systems that are updatable and seamlessly adapt to changing demands." Harrington emphasizes that Polaris is a scalable, configurable solution for a wide range of applications.

### Features of the Branson Polaris Ultrasonic Welding Platform

• Power supplies and controllers are offered with different functionalities and software capabilities
• Selectable actuator options for every application, regardless of length or complexity
• Benchtop machines for development, laboratory testing, and concept validation
• Transition to fully automated production lines and scalable structure
• Pptional features that reduce system footprint, enhance data storage, and secure connectivity
• Integration with production line PLCs and advanced control capabilities
• Control parameters and process improvement with real-time data access
• Easy performance validation in regulated environments
• Custom system design and full technical support with Emerson experts

The Polaris platform offers manufacturing engineers extensive flexibility; personalized systems with desired features can be created, or existing modules can be adapted to specific applications.

For more information, Emerson's catalog pages and technical support resources can be consulted.