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Whether you are learning to “crawl and walk” well with robotic automation (i.e., going from zero robots to five), or whether you are at a full “sprint” (i.e., going from twenty robots to two hundred), now is an exciting time for robotics. Read More

While traditional robotic welding is still the preferred method for a wide range of tasks, applications that require the utmost accuracy and speed are a better fit for industrial robots equipped with remote laser welding heads. Whether you are just starting to learn about remote laser welding or you are closer to making a robotic purchase, the following information may be helpful to your decision-making process. Read More

In a competitive industrial landscape where unplanned downtime can cost you more than just a day’s amount of production, it is important to be proactive in finding the hidden inefficiencies, anticipating machine and robot failures before they develop. Read More

To push forward into Manufacturing 5.0, where the human touch and robotic technology work in harmony to function at peak performance, there must be a dedicated effort on multiple fronts to enhance current career pathways and to provide adequate industrial education that enables the next-generation workforce. Read More

For companies that approach robotic automation “cold turkey” (with no specific task in mind), having a consultant help look at the big picture can help to highlight production bottlenecks, repetitive tasks and other areas where humans are prone to injury, revealing ideal locations for robotic solutions. Read More