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Collaborative Robots Creating Jobs and Increasing Job Satisfaction
Even for labor-intensive countries like India, the surge in
use of collaborative robots is having a positive effect. With the goal of
reducing errors, achieving consistent quality, and reducing the workforce in
areas of mass production, Indian factories still need human operators for the
robots. Some manual processes are still required, which offers the workforce
some protection.Humans must co-exist with innovative technologies. The idea
of collaborative robots was introduced in India by U
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May 24th 2017
Foundations of Building a Collaborative Robots Training Program
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
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May 19th 2017
The Biggest Problem with Cobots
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
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May 3rd 2017
Competition Intensifies Need for Collaborative Robots
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
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Apr 17th 2017
Video: Universal Robots Polishing System Raises Production by 50%
For Paradigm Electronics, launching an immediately successful new finish
on their speakers threw their production estimates for a loop. Because they
make their products completely in-house, Paradigm made some clever decisions on
how to accommodate the upswing in demand. “In order to produce that finish,
you have to apply multiple layers of lacquer and between each layered
application, you have to sand and buff, sand and buff. There’s a lot of manual
labor involved in that. The problem is t
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Apr 13th 2017