In many companies, the decision to automate is not held back by the cost of the robot or by floor space, but by a less visible—yet decisive—concern: technical dependency. The question is not always stated openly, but it quickly emerges in any investment committee: What happens when the supplier leaves? Robotic automation introduces powerful technology,
Palletizing is one of the most critical stages at the end of the production line. Although it is often perceived as a simple process, in practice it involves occupational risks, production bottlenecks, and hidden operational costs. For many years this process has been handled using traditional systems: manual palletizing, semi‑automatic solutions, or low‑flexibility dedicated machines.
Modern industry demands flexible, reconfigurable, and fast automation. Factories can no longer rely solely on fixed production lines; they need solutions that adapt in hours, not months. This need has given rise to a powerful combination: refurbished mobile robots integrated with used industrial robotic arms. This approach delivers the agility required by Industry 4.0—without the
It’s a question that rarely appears at the beginning of a project. It usually comes after the first success: The cell works. Cycle times are stable. Quality is consistent. And for the first time, the team trusts the system. Then someone asks: “What if we double production?” It’s not an innocent question — it’s a
For a long time, industrial robots operated in isolated environments, disconnected from the rest of a company’s systems. Today, that reality has changed. The need for remote monitoring, production data collection, predictive maintenance and traceability has led to connecting robots to corporate networks and even cloud platforms. As a result, a relatively new concern has
There’s an awkward moment in some automation projects when no one really wants to look too closely at the first batches. The parts come out quickly. The robot never stops. Productivity indicators look great. And yet… something feels off. The defect that used to appear sporadically now shows up with impeccable regularity. There’s no debate:
In today’s industrial market, both new and refurbished robots have a legitimate and distinct role within automation strategies. Neither option is universally better; instead, each suits particular technical, operational, and financial requirements. The right decision shouldn’t be based on personal preference, but should come from a careful, comparative analysis that takes into account measurable criteria
MIG/MAG welding is one of the most widely used manufacturing processes, but when performed manually it often leads to significant variation. Deciding to automate is not just about bringing new technology into the factory – it’s about determining whether your process is technically and operationally ready for a robot to deliver real, tangible improvements. There
In the robotics industry, the Motoman MH24 is a six-axis articulated robot designed for high-speed tasks such as material handling, general operations, and other precision applications. While it is not a welding-specific robot like some models in Yaskawa’s AR series, its combination of speed, rigidity, and path accuracy makes it a viable option for welding
At the heart of many automated factories, a group of robots works tirelessly for hundreds of hours on end. But what happens if one of these machines fails unexpectedly? An unplanned stoppage can cost thousands of euros per hour, result in lost orders and delayed deliveries. This is where predictive maintenance steps in: instead of
