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When people hear the word automation, they often picture a robot performing a single repetitive task behind safety fencing. While that image still exists, it no longer reflects how modern manufacturing leaders think about automation.  Read More

The factory of the future is not defined by the size of its robots, but by the flexibility of its systems. By integrating peripherals like tracks, gantries, and rotating bases, manufacturers can break free from the constraints of stationary automation and unlock entirely new levels of production capacity. Read More

To create value at scale, organizations are implementing advanced technologies, creating highly productive workspaces that are boosting throughput while unlocking drastic reductions in operational downtime and costs. A key driver for this success is the implementation of robots and their intelligent peripherals, including internet-connected sensors and devices for production monitoring and asset management. Read More

If you’re considering floorspace optimization by adding a standalone robot or a robotic workcell, contacting a robot supplier or integrator to conduct a thorough site audit is a good place to start. This several hour-long process gives an industry expert the chance to meet your internal stakeholders, listen to your operations supervisors, and study how piece parts or goods are manufactured then packaged for distribution. Read More

The first day of the conference, as part of the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Summit, I had the privilege to speak about “The Role of Collaborative Robots in Distributed Manufacturing Systems.” Collaborative robots will play an integral part in the transformation of manufacturing automation and supply chains, and it is important for companies to rethink their manufacturing strategies to maintain flexible, safe and efficient operations. Read More