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There are two ways to source in-house robotics experts: through recruitment or training. Even through recruitment, you may struggle to find applicants with the robotics training matching your exact application needs as there is currently a skills shortage in robotics. Training is likely to be part of every move to in-house expertise, even with new recruits.An alternative to in-house robotics expertise is outsourcing. Contractors, or robot integrators, can design and install your robotics s …

To improve the dental crown milling method at Glidewell Laboratories, in-house engineers have established their own, low-cost, machine vision system. With the goal of refining productivity, the machine vision system monitors stock levels of 16 shades of blanks that are used for machining the crowns and to sense dispenser jams while supporting a robot in tending four Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.During the procedure, a UR5 robot from Universal Robots selects a crown to be mille …

As a global leader in Electro Magnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMAT) ultrasonic inspection, Innerspec Technologies has built the largest selection of products, accessories and successful inspection applications available. They are known for their high-performance non-destructive testing and inspection solutions that are proven to increase inspection speeds, improve manufacturing processes, and reduce costs. With both portable and factory-installed solutions available, Innerspec is usin …

Are your competitors leaving you in the dust when it comes to automation? Both large and small companies are having to find better ways to compete. Cobots are a safer, cost-effective, flexible solution that is easy to learn and use. So why are some people resistant to installing them? Let’s explore the top reasons that key stakeholders in cobot adoption may hesitate to implement this simple solution.Manufacturing EngineerSince the Manufacturing Engineer’s responsibility is to make sure pr …

Thailand is the next country expected to embrace collaborative robots due to increased local competition as well as from nearby countries thanks to the Asean Free Trade Area Agreement.Many companies see the cobots and as enrichment to their current workforce that relieves employees of repetitive or dangerous tasks and allowing them to advance their skills in other areas. Universal Robots is one provider of collaborative robots (cobots) that is being deployed in industries worldwide, includ …