Automation Strategy & ROI

Strategic guidance for manufacturers evaluating automation — cost-benefit analysis, investment planning, risk assessment and real-world ROI case studies.

Foundry robots meet the heat challenge and help successfully complete a wide range of tasks in a more productive and efficient manner

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The industry has seen great technological advances in recent years, especially in the field of robotic automation. Robotic arms have become essential in different sectors, such as the industrial sector. In particular, robots used in foundry processes have proven to rise to the challenge of heat and help successfully complete various tasks. Robotic arms for … Read more

How industrial robots can improve productivity and safety in 4D tasks

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Autonomous mobile robotics have revolutionized the industrial scenario, radically transforming production and the management of manufacturing processes. The incorporation of robots in the industrial environment has completely revolutionized traditional work methods. For years, industrial robots have been used to perform repetitive and dangerous tasks, thus relieving the human worker of physical wear and tear and … Read more

How Remote Industrial Robotic Control Makes The Most Out Of Automation

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In today’s fast-paced world, automation plays a crucial role in various industries. One of the main advances in automation is remote industrial robotic control, which allows operators to control robots from a distance. This innovative technology has revolutionized the way companies operate and has numerous advantages. In this article, we will explore how remote industrial … Read more

Automated robotic window cleaning in skyscrapers

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Using Ozmo, a system that integrates industrial robots, computer vision systems, AI and machine learning, Skyline Robotics has effectively automated the cleaning of skyscraper windows. By removing humans from the window cleaning platform, Ozmo reduces the time required to complete the process. Skyscrapers are now safe thanks to this innovative, industry-changing approach. Ozmo is a … Read more

Is it worth investing in robots?

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Companies must allocate funds for a risk assessment to ensure compliance with RIA safety regulations, as industrial robotic technologies are a costly investment. The cost of safety precautions suggested in a risk assessment can exceed $15,000 for a robot costing between $50,000 and $60,000. Omitting safety jeopardises workers’ lives, legal liabilities, insurance and shutdowns. Many … Read more

Robot-based automation: the 3 secrets to successful implementation

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Robot-based automation is a growing trend in the industrial sector, offering numerous benefits such as increased productivity, quality and safety. However, implementing a robot-based automation system can be challenging, as it involves a number of steps and decisions that can affect the time and cost of the project. Therefore, it is important to follow some … Read more

Relocation of production is possible with robotic automation

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With rising international wages and increasing transportation costs forcing companies to reconsider the merits of maintaining production facilities overseas, the groundwork has been laid for the offshoring of US manufacturing. An important component of the equation is the newer generation of robots, and the environment in which this shift will occur reflects new economic realities. … Read more

Boosting Productivity In The United Kingdom With Robotic Automation

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With a manufacturing output of £183 billion, the UK ranks ninth in the world, but due to its slow adoption of industrial automation, its position at the top is in jeopardy. Even countries such as Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Hungary are catching up with the UK in the use of robots. The UK automation community … Read more

Automate industry and meet energy reduction targets with collaborative robots from universal robots

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Through the Renewable Energy Sources Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive, the European Union has set as its main objective to maximise the energy efficiency of its Member States. By 2030, it aims to reduce primary energy use by 39% and final energy use by 36%. Energy efficiency is increasingly crucial as industry becomes more … Read more

Robotic automation is now more flexible thanks to the compatibility of Micropsi Industries’ IA Mirai software

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FANUC customers can upgrade their robots, in particular the CRX series, with useful hand-eye coordination thanks to compatibility. Factory automation and industrial robots FANUC customers can upgrade their robots, in particular the CRX series, with useful hand-eye coordination thanks to compatibility. In Japan, MIRAI, together with its US subsidiary FANUC America, is a leading supplier … Read more