Tag: manufacturing

Manufacturing companies always seek innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety. Implementing industrial manipulators is one of the best ways to achieve those distinct yet related goals. Lift-assist devices are particularly helpful, simplifying operations that are physically taxing, repetitive, and sometimes dangerous when completed manually.

In some contexts, the term “lean” can have negative connotations. People typically interpret a lean year for a business to be one where revenues are down. However, manufacturers are increasingly discovering that becoming leaner in their operations is a very good thing! This article delves into the concept of lean manufacturing — what it is, how it benefits companies, and the techniques and systems that support this idea in production processes

From a business perspective, most companies today are past the worst of the supply chain disruptions and their crippling effects. While little about the pandemic or supply chain problems can be considered “good,” some aspects could at least be labeled “instructive.” One is that the pandemic exposed just how fragile our supply chains are.

Let'slook at the benefits of proper ergonomics to manufacturing companies and their workers and the role industrial manipulators play in improving operations and protecting employee health.

What is a circular economy, and what role do material handlers, lift-assist devices, and other industrial manipulators play in enabling it?

Manufacturing companies are focusing on more sustainable operating practices. Eco-friendly practices, including industrial manipulators, help companies minimize their impact on the planet.

Learn why quality control is essential in manufacturing and the role of automation and industrial manipulators in quality assurance.

Grippers, the mechanical hands of industrial manipulators, play a pivotal role in modern manufacturing. This blog is an overview of the profound significance of gripper technology in industrial manipulation.

As industries grapple with the challenges posed by rising energy costs, environmental concerns, and stringent sustainability goals, there's high need to optimize energy consumption in material handling operations.

The appliance manufacturing industry has seen remarkable technological advancements over the years, including integrating industrial manipulators into production processes.

If you’re considering just-in-time manufacturing or looking to optimize your procedures further, the key is to have the right tools and tactics in place.

Even if experts anticipate the upcoming recession being mild, manufacturers can't afford to be caught off-guard by another economic shakeup.

Future-proofing in manufacturing refers to adapting warehouse and business practices to adapt to the nature of the changing industry landscape.

A lack of sufficient quality control can be devastating over time, as it clogs up your systems with returns, wastes time as your team members are forced to reconfigure their processes and hurts your bottom line.

Settling for cookie-cutter machinery can have severe and negative impacts on your business and bottom line. Read on to better understand the consequences of using the wrong equipment in your facility.