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Cobots: Why the Full Application Determines Safety and Success

Cobots: Why the Full Application Determines Safety and Success As manufacturers look for ways to improve efficiency and safety, collaborative robots (cobots) have become a buzzword in the automation space. With their sleek designs, built-in safety features, and the promise of working alongside humans without cages or guarding, cobots often

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Why Doesn’t Your Automation ROI Add Up? Look Upstream

Readability Troubleshooting Automation ROI: Identifying Upstream Process Inefficiencies Many manufacturers invest in automation expecting significant returns, only to find the ROI falling short. Often, the issue isn’t with the automation itself but with upstream processes that haven’t been optimized. This article explores how upstream inefficiencies can hinder automation ROI and

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Ways to increase automation performance without investing in a new system

Over the course of their lifetime, production line automation systems begin to lose efficiency. Replacing it with a completely new system would certainly improve throughput while bringing production tracking and control technology up to date. However, a new system’s price can be difficult to justify. Upgrade the current system, instead!