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3 Cobot Success Stories in Electronics Manufacturing
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
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Apr 30th 2021
High-Mix/Low-Volume Manufacturers Reap Most Benefits from Collaborative Robots
Justifying new capital expenditures in an uncertain economy can be difficult to say the least. When there is comfort in maintaining the status quo, we often turn a blind eye to new technology, convincing ourselves that we don’t really need it. The challenge is to continue searching for ways to improve processes that will provide a competitive edge while everyone else is hunkering down with the familiar.
Enter collaborative robots. Designed for human and machine collaboration, cobot
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Aug 4th 2020
Do More with Less: Solve the Labor Shortage with Collaborative Robots
Traditionally, manufacturing was designed around automation. Today, collaborative robots can be deployed within hours to not only supplement a smaller labor pool but work in the existing manufacturing environment. Utilizing collaborative robots can save time and money in both the short and long term.
When customers are relying on manufacturers to meet their demand needs, those facing difficulty filling certain roles can find the solution in collaborative robotics. Cobot deployment is very s
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Mar 16th 2020
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