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Industrial Robotics in Manufacturing: Your Guide to Optimizing Every Process

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The global robot-to-human ratio in manufacturing stands at 1 to 71, and industrial companies are projected to invest a quarter of their capital in automation over the next five years. This isn’t just a trend, it’s a revolution. Choosing the right industrial robots for manufacturing (and the right integration partner…

How to Calculate ROI for Automation Projects: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Calculate ROI for Automation Projects
When a custom automated machine integration costs six to seven figures and takes months or years, the first question becomes less about how to do it and more about the ROI and how the equipment will increase the businesses profitability for years to come. A thorough automation ROI calculation is…

Manufacturer’s Guide to Palletizing and Packaging Robots

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With one robot now present for every 71 humans in global manufacturing, the integration of robotics is reshaping the workforce. Palletizing and packaging, essential steps in manufacturing, are at the forefront of this automation wave. Traditionally labor-intensive, these tasks often lead to bottlenecks, ergonomic concerns, and inconsistencies. The rise of…

Robotics Safety: Tools, Guarding, Strategies, Regulations & Best Practices

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Updated: July 2024 The safety gains of implementing an automated robot or industrial machine solution in your business are undeniable. Robots have revolutionized industries over the past three decades, allowing businesses to improve production capacity while reducing worker exposure to environmental hazards, aligning with robot safety best practices.  As the…

How Automation Can Help Overcome Labor Shortages in Manufacturing

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The American manufacturing industry is experiencing a skilled labor shortage of unprecedented proportions. You might think that with 13 million workers currently employed, a thriving sector boasting a 393,000 establishment increase since 2019, and a healthy Manufacturing Employment Index of 48.6 (April 2024), the future looks bright.  However, a dark…

Implementing Automation for Quality Control Improvements in Manufacturing

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In today’s fiercely competitive manufacturing sector, delivering flawless products is non-negotiable. Consumers demand nothing less than the highest quality, and the consequences of subpar output can be devastating — from lost revenue to damaged brand reputation. Traditional quality control methods, often reliant on manual inspection and prone to human error,…

Your Guide to Robotic Automation Solutions for Manufacturing

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Economic headwinds, fractured supply chains, and a widening skills gap are creating a perfect storm of challenges that threaten to capsize manufacturing businesses unprepared for the changing tides. One of the most pressing manufacturing issues of today is the deepening labor shortage. By 2025, an estimated 3.4 million manufacturing jobs…

7 Ways Automation Improves Efficiency and Reduces Costs

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At DEVELOP LLC, we’ve taken in depth looks at topics like the difference between a Cobot and Robot, why a single source integrator is the best choice for an automation partner, and how you should (and shouldn’t) calculate your ROI. Today we want to take a bird’s eye view of…

Robotic Palletizing Systems: Automating Your End-of-Line Processes for Increased Productivity

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There’s a growing trend in manufacturing automation adoption: successful industrial manufacturers integrating Robotic Palletizing Systems into their production lines. These targeted automated robotic solutions support end of line packaging and palletizing rather than trying to automate complete end to end manufacturing processes. We want to show you why so many…

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