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4 Ways Robots Deliver ROI to Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers
Robots present a common conundrum for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). On the one hand, they can help smaller operations improve efficiencies and become more competitive within their industry. But are they worth the initial investment, time, resources, and risk to implement?According to the U.S. Census Bureau, SMMs (manufacturing organizations with under 500 employees) make up nearly 99% of all manufacturing organizations in the United States, yet they are often the least likely to t
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Oct 16th 2019
FAQs About the New Universal Robots UR16e
The newest collaborative robot from Universal robots is now available for order. Here are some quick FAQs to familiarize you with this new automation tool. Want to get even more familiar with collaborative robots? Join us for a live demo on October 16. Register here.Click here for UR16e Specs.Q: Why did Universal Robots develop the UR16e? A: The UR16e product seeks to expand what customers can do with collaborative robots
by introducing a high payload robot. The UR16e enables customer
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Sep 27th 2019
Universal Robots Cobot Helps Manufacturer Meet Quality Targets
At the horseshoe-shaped assembly line in Youngstown, Ohio, engine parts move like clockwork on a conveyor with 60-second takt time for each station.“It’s a fast-paced line; everything is just-in-time, just-in-sequence,” says Gary Bobalik, director of marketing at Comprehensive Logistics. The company is the leading logistics and contract manufacturing provider to two of North America’s largest automotive enterprises, operating suspension, powertrain and interior component sub-assembly lines.The l
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Jun 21st 2019
Safety First: Avoid This Million Dollar Mistake
When an investigation discovered that a large UK food manufacturer
failed to install a
safety guard that could have prevented an engineer from major
injury when he was trapped while conducting a conveyor belt
inspection, the company was hit with a massive fine. This lesson serves as a
reminder that every food and beverage processor must plan and implement appropriate
safety procedures.
As safety requirements evolve, older equipment may
require additional safety measures to com
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Jun 10th 2019
Global Running Day
Global Running Day inspires everyone to get up and moving. Whether you are running around with your dog or around the block, the goal is to increase activity while having fun and get others to join you. This year's Million Kid Run aims to get children excited about fitness by living ac active lifestyle. As personalization becomes more and more popular with younger markets, Adidas is harnessing this trend in their SpeedFactory which allows users to digitally create the perfect customize
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Jun 5th 2019