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The more you embrace automation, the easier it becomes to redirect your front-line workers towards "strategic" tasks. But what makes one task more valuable than another, and why is the "human touch" still crucial in the age of AI? Here’s our perspective.You’ve likely heard it countless times:- "Technology solves problems."- "Investing in technology is the key to efficiency."- "Digitalize and automate everything to stay competitive."These statements are so pervasive that they might echo in your h …

Manufacturing is still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, which has demonstrated how processes may be made more streamlined and effective. Automation is being stressed more, but primarily out of necessity owing to a shortage of competent labor. It is a significant factor in some of the changes that are occurring, but it is also due to the continued strong demand for produced goods. There is a lot of pushing and pulling going on, making it difficult for manufacturers to continue being …

The end of Q3 2022 marks the third straight quarter that American manufacturers have increased their deployment of robots. The food and consumer goods industries saw an increase of about 13%, which has been attributed to a continual requirement to control rising demand for e-commerce logistics automation. In addition to accommodating new logistical structures, collaborative robots are being positioned to increase overall output while lightening the physical and mental burden on hum …

The rapid expansion of distribution and fulfillment centers, fueled partly by an increase in eCommerce, has put warehouse automation in the limelight. The focus was sharpened even more in 2020, as COVID-19/work-from-home trends increased e-commerce growth.Warehouse automation will become increasingly vital in order to keep up with rising demand levels, as it contributes to greater productivity, efficiency, order accuracy, and safety. Furthermore, higher automation levels enable warehouses to res …

This week’s blog explores how UR cobots have emerged as a powerful resource for electronics manufacturers facing critical business pain points such as unexpected spikes in demand, skilled labor shortages, high mix/low volume production and lack of available floorspace in manufacturing facilities.When KOYO ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. experienced a surge in demand for its in-car touch panels, the manufacturer responded by reallocating workers away from manual post-production inspection tasks …