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Once a technology imagined and used for Fortune 500 companies with big assembly lines, robotic automation is now a necessity for most small, medium and large businesses alike to keep competitive. Simple to justify for large quantity runs for automotive and consumer products in the past, today’s cost-effective robots and automation systems are tackling tough jobs for a wide range of applications in nearly every industry. Read More

Increasingly used by different industrial sectors and radically changing the way many products are made, additive manufacturing continues to be a driving force for advanced manufacturing prototyping and production. This process of using digital design data to successfully create solid three-dimensional objects by fusing layers of material together (3D printing) allows a great deal of flexibility in the production process. Read More

Robotic automation is making a transformative impact in the industrial landscape. With that in mind, one of the most popular questions we hear is, “Where should I add robotic automation to my production space?” While many factors, including a plant review with an experienced robot supplier or integrator, will help determine the answer to this, there are several applications first-time robot users may want to consider. Read More

Yaskawa cobots are highly capable of completing a variety of repetitive tasks. From welding to handling, the proper cobot with the right peripherals can positively impact a wide range of production settings. Extremely repeatable and reliable, cobots enable an environment where humans and robots can work together or side-by-side, increasing flexibility. However, there are still limits to what can be achieved. Read More

The moment you implement robotic automation there is potential to cultivate transformative benefits. From saving money on increased labor to meeting production goals via increased output, multiple positive outcomes are common for manufacturers that take the robot leap. A fluid supply chain, effective risk mitigation and inflation hedging are other key takeaways business owners tout along their robotic automation journeys. Read More