Originally Published October 23, 2019 9:00 am UTC+0 What Changed Since We First Looked at Automation Trends Editor’s Update: This article was originally published in 2019 to look ahead at industrial automation trends for 2020. It has been updated to reflect what actually happened, what changed across manufacturing, and where robotics and automation are heading […]
a) I think the better question is what do you need, each and every system is designed for the personal needs of the customer. We begin with an engineer who understands systems and processes. In just a few short minutes we can uncover generally and specifically a robotic solution. Believe me it is a lot more cost effective to
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Be Mindful of the Safety and Health Acts The Importance of Training and Compliance One of the cornerstones of effective pallet management is comprehensive training for all employees who handle pallets and warehouse materials. Training should cover safe lifting techniques, proper stacking methods, and the importance of adhering to OSHA regulations. Ensuring that your team
Great questions, I love answering it, I got into this business for just this reason A) You will break even within “range” along with the following B) Robots don’t get sick and they don’t have health insurance C) Robots don’t have payroll tax or payroll at all so there is never employee negotiations D) When production slows down or
Installation of a robot could be a few hours or a few weeks. What is most critical is planning, you will know exactly how long your process will take by simply making a phone call and discussing the end result. The Short Answer: It Depends on the Application Robot installation can take anywhere from a
“The greatest solution that robots provide is consistent quality control.” – Kevin Saylor, Founder, ROI Industries Consistent, Scalable Quality in Warehousing and Automation After working with automation systems across warehouse and industrial environments, one solution stands out above all others: consistency. While robots are often associated with speed or labor savings, the greatest value they
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“The greatest challenge with robots is making them work right. We offer a completely integrated system that removes that challenge completely.” – Kevin Saylor, Founder, ROI Industries The Biggest Problem with Robots Is System Integration! In warehousing and automated material handling, the biggest problem with robots is rarely the robot itself. The real challenge is
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Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)—what are they, how do you address them, and what can you do to stop them? In a previous blog, we discussed the dangers associated with typical warehousing jobs. Today, we expand on that discussion by examining the effects of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI). An RSI is a potentially debilitating condition resulting
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Are you concerned about health and safety on the job? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects you when things go wrong. The biggest priority in the industrial and manufacturing industries is workplace safety. An employee’s health and well-being should never be compromised on the job, but that’s hard to accomplish when working in
