Robotics industrial
automation is changing the face of production. Manufacturers around the globe
are implementing some form of automation to become more efficient, safe and
ultimately to increase revenues. While some advantages are obvious, there may
be more than you think. Add them all together and you can see why so many
industries are investing in industrial robots.
8 Advantages of Industrial Automation:
Quality Control - no one likes purchasing an item, only to
be disappointed by the poor quality. Robots are a great solution for higher
quality production. Quality builds trust from customers as well as pride
knowing that you are contributing something of value.
Repeatability - Being consistent and knowing that you will
get the same quality end product is critical to efficiency. A robot is able to
perform the exact same task, exactly the same way, over and over again. Less
errors means less wasted time.
Waste Reduction - Consistent repeatability allows
manufacturers to reduce overall waste. Less errors not only saves time, but it
also reduces the amount of material required to produce the product. A couple
of examples: robots can use less wire for welding, less amount of paint, and
cut closer to the edge.
Faster Cycle Times - Unfortunately humans have their
limitations. Robots have been known to greatly improve production cycle speeds.
The more you can produce, the higher demand you can meet and ultimately
bringing in more money.
Improved Workplace Safety - There are so many dangerous work
environments that can have horrible side effects on a human body. Separating
workers from lifting too much weight, exposure to fumes and gases, close
interaction with lasers or blades, can tremendously decrease the possibility of
injury.
Reduction of Labor Costs - Labor can be expensive,
especially when you factor in medical benefits, paid time off, injury comp
time, etc... Robots can replace certain jobs, but that doesn't mean they are
going to take over the world. It just means we need to adjust our focus.
Understanding that robots are there for our own safety and efficiency allows us
to remove workers from tough tedious jobs, to more fulfilling roles.
Reduced Floor Space - It's easy to start sprawling out
across the shop floor with extra materials, tools, and machinery. Robots can
help reduce the footprint of the required workspace by optimizing everything
into a smaller, confined space.
Integration with Business Systems - Now a days,
communication between multiple data platforms is rapidly growing, improving
efficiency. You can see when there's a bottleneck a lot quicker with proper
technology installed. Robots and machinery are talking with one another to give
business leaders a better view on the overall picture, helping them make
smarter decisions on how to improve their process.
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