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Posted: 03/11/2021 05:23:54 p. m. by Sarah Mellish
Topics: Education and Training, Events, Trade Shows

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

Posted: 28/10/2021 06:40:27 p. m. by Sarah Mellish
Topics: Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Supply Chain

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

Posted: 26/10/2021 02:17:38 p. m. by Sarah Mellish
Topics: Handling, Packaging, Plastics

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

Posted: 18/10/2021 12:30:36 p. m. by Josh Leath
Topics: Spot Welding

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

Posted: 04/10/2021 12:46:25 p. m. by Seth Angle
Topics: Arc Welding, ROI, Spot Welding

Automation is a game-changer for welding operations in facilities of all sizes and across manufacturing sectors. Consider these advantages: weld quality improves, workplace culture and jobs evolve, skill gaps and worker shortages may be offset, and throughput and efficiency increase. Read More