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Collaborative Robots Bring the Efficiencies of Automation to Manufacturers of All Sizes
The automotive industry leads the pack in deployment of industrial
robots, but in 2016, robot sales spiked for the North American food and
consumer goods industry, which found use for new collaborative robot equipment
in applications such as pick and pack and palletizing.Collaborative robots continue to rise in popularity among
smaller manufacturers due to their more compact size, application and
programming flexibility as well as the relatively low cost compared to
traditional robots. The
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Mar 8th 2017
Collaborative Robot ROI Protects Against Future Recession
Investments in collaborative robot automation today will enable early adopting
companies to avoid setbacks during an economic downturn. At a time when every
purchase is scrutinized, a collaborative robot’s relatively low cost, lifespan,
flexibility and productivity justify the cash outlay.Calculating the ROI of a collaborative robot makes the
decision much easier, offering a trackable benchmark and appropriate
expectation. According to AutomationWorld,
one manufacturer purchased three col
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Feb 16th 2017