Okay, maybe we are not yet at the level of DoorDash, but we recently delivered and installed a CNC machine tending robot within two days of receiving the purchase order from a new client for our FC02 standard cobot solution. …
Author: Jennifer Juarez
Collaborative Robots Are Starting to Make Offshoring Less Attractive
Automation is proving to be an important link between large companies and their localization strategies. It enables not only localization in manufacturing, but innovation – and at lower costs and higher efficiency. The advances in collaborative robotics are having a positive …
Automation is Key in Times of Crisis
The COVID-19 or Coronavirus disease news is everywhere with things changing by the day. The most recent developments are school closures across many states, restaurants and bars only being allowed take out and delivery, or drive-through’s, and hundreds of companies …
Informational Webinar on Tackling COVID-19 Questions from IMA
The Illinois Manufacturing Association (IMA) held a webinar to assist company leadership in managing the COVID-19 virus and planning to be prepared for a multitude of scenarios. We are currently at 288 confirmed cases in the state. This virus is …
How Colleges & Manufacturers Are Enticing Students to the Industry
As the skills gap continues to be a pressing issue in the manufacturing industry, it’s imperative that organizations try to entice students to pursue these career paths. Several colleges are adding robots to their programs to allow students hands-on experience …
Top Women to Watch in the Robotic Industry
For International Women’s Day, we wanted to focus on women who are at the forefront of the latest technology, making contributions in AI, robotics, machine learning and more. They have dedicated their careers to furthering the industry with their extensive …
Cobot ROI – Part 1
Chances are if you’re in the market for a collaborative robot, you have to get endorsements from others in the company which starts with doing your homework. Aside from the benefits of automation, you will want to know what the …
Cobot ROI – Part 2
Now that you know how to go about calculating ROI on a potential cobot purchase, we wanted to next cover some additional ROI benefits you may not have thought of yet. With the introduction of a collaborative robot, you are …
Starting 2020 with Collaborative Robots: Webinar Recap
Joe Campbell, Senior Manager, Strategic Marketing & Applications Development for Universal Robots, did a webinar yesterday in conjunction with Assembly Magazine on Starting 2020 with Collaborative Robots. 1. He began with talking about the serious labor shortage within the manufacturing …
Increasing Productivity through Daily Inspiration
While many manufacturing leaders want to increase their company’s bottom line, only a few are tapping into the greatest tool in their arsenal: inspiring their employees. At Fusion, we know that instilling motivation can be a challenge, but it’s the …