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Stressed supply chains, slow product throughput, poor part quality and scarce worker availability are issues plaguing manufacturers today. Sadly, these concerns often lead to low employee morale and sub-par competitive edge. For a growing number companies, highly reliable and efficient robots are helping tackle these tough challenges, optimizing operations and helping manufacturers survive the new industrial landscape. Read More

Stark predictions for labor deficits continue, prompting a greater need for workforce development. The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute reports that 4.6 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled in the United States over the next decade, with the prospect of 2.4 million of those going unfulfilled due to lack of training, including jobs for robotics and mechatronics. Read More

The potential presence of pathogens and contaminants in the workplace is always something to take seriously. With this in mind, food manufacturers and suppliers in today’s Covid-19 landscape are often focused on addressing two key questions: 1) How do we keep our population safe from food borne illnesses? and 2) How do we keep food production workers safe in times of social distancing? Read More

The need to package products in diverse containers remains strong throughout the industrial landscape. To deliver the packaging customization required, manufacturers continue to use cost-effective plastic materials. From transparency to biocompatibility, multiple customer specifications are easily achieved using this versatile option. Read More

Fast cycle times, efficient floorspace utilization and user-friendly production tools are all necessary for spot welding success. When it comes to the latter, there are several solutions that help manufacturers maximize the benefits that robotic automation can bring to the resistance welding process. With that in mind, here are some spot welding robotic technology “must haves”. Read More