Daniela Giroldo 
How much maintenance does an industrial robot need is one of the most common and practical questions companies ask after installing automation. After a robot is deployed, conversations quickly shift away from speed, precision, or ROI—and move toward a much more direct concern: “How much maintenance will this really need?” This question often comes from … Read more
Refurbished industrial robot maintenance and spare parts availability is one of the most critical questions companies face when evaluating automation investments. When a company considers integrating refurbished robots into production, the initial conversation often progresses quickly—but eventually focuses on a key concern: what happens in five or ten years? The initial cost savings may be … Read more
How to choose the right gripper for an industrial robot is a critical question in industrial automation. The correct selection directly affects productivity, safety, cycle time, quality, and return on investment. Choosing a gripper or end‑of‑arm tool (EOAT) requires analyzing the application, the part, weight, geometry, surface, environment, cycle time, precision, and how the robot … Read more
Small business automation allows companies to improve productivity and reduce manual work without requiring a large initial investment. A small business can begin automating operations without a large initial investment by focusing on simple, repetitive, and measurable processes; choosing modular solutions; considering collaborative robots, refurbished industrial robots, or inspected second‑hand equipment; and calculating return on … Read more
Choosing between a collaborative robot (cobot) and a traditional industrial robot is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—decisions in modern automation. A cobot is typically the right choice when the application requires flexibility, close interaction with operators, limited available space, simple programming, and moderate payloads. A traditional industrial robot is usually the better option … Read more
Industrial robots are increasingly central to pharmaceutical manufacturing strategies focused on quality, compliance, and operational resilience. Unlike other industries where automation is mainly driven by speed or labor costs, pharma automation is primarily about error reduction, repeatability, traceability, and risk control. When processes require consistent execution, minimal human contact, and complete documentation, robotic systems provide … Read more
Robotic milling has become an increasingly discussed topic in industrial manufacturing, particularly in sectors where part size, geometry, and variability make traditional manual processes difficult to control. While robotic milling is not a universal replacement for machine tools, it can be a highly effective alternative when companies need flexibility, reach, and repeatability that manual operations … Read more
Palletizing is one of the most repetitive, physically demanding, and operationally critical activities within industrial supply chains. Whether in food and beverage, consumer goods, automotive, or logistics hubs, the way products are stacked, stabilized, and prepared for shipment has a direct impact on throughput, safety, and distribution reliability. In recent years, increasing labor shortages, higher … Read more
It is possible to automate quality control using machine vision and industrial robots without stopping or slowing down production—as long as the solution is designed around the real manufacturing process, not the other way around. When inspection is properly integrated, the robot positions the part, the camera captures critical information, and the software determines within … Read more
Mining is one of the few sectors where the case for industrial robotics is not mainly about speed. It is about reducing human exposure to tasks performed near dust, vibration, heat, heavy equipment, falling material, or hard-to-reach areas. Operations managers in this industry rarely need to be convinced that automation can be useful. The real … Read more