As Fusion was broadcast on Fox Business Live’s Barney & Co. show, Ed Rensi, Former McDonald’s CEO discussed the labor gap and his success story. Rensi began by championing the automation and use of cobots in the industry. “I seriously …
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Robots in Cinema & Their Influence on Technological Advances
I recently went to Disney World with my family and we were able to check out the new Star Wars Galaxy Edge exhibit. While I’m not a huge Star Wars fan, I can understand why fans are so anxious to …
Getting Millennials in the Door
In this industry we have all been hearing about how the baby boomer generation is retiring and there aren’t enough people to replace those jobs, mainly the millennials who are few and far between in pursing this field. By 2025, …
Universal Robots’ Joe Campbell Presents at The Assembly Show
Joe Campbell of Universal Robots did a talk on Resolving the Labor Crisis in Manufacturing at The Assembly Show, on October 23rd in Rosemont, Illinois. Here we recap some of the key points discussed. Did you know that 10,000 baby …
Cobots Working “Hand” in Hand with Humans
With the growing need for manufacturing jobs to be filled, the cobotic industry is growing exponentially to fill the gap, as well as empowering employees to do more cerebral vs. monotonous tasks. The goal is to replace the least desirable …
Announcing Our Cobot Video Series from Fusion/IMEC’s Open House Event
We opened our facilities in Burr Ridge for an open house event last month co-hosted by IMEC. The event focused on Solving the Manufacturing Labor Challenge. Presenters took to a variety of topics around cobots along with tours of our …
In with the New: Technologies Improving Modern Manufacturing
While the word “manufacturing” may conjure up the images of dark, cold factory floors of yesteryear for some, present day manufacturers are anything but staid. Manufacturing in the 21st century has become one of the most progressive and in many …
Often Overlooked Keys to Cobot System Design for Machine Tending
As cobots become more widely understood and utilized in machine tending operations, lots of focus and attention is rightfully placed on the cobot and the waypoints of the operation. However, there are a few other aspects that can be missed …
Beyond the ‘Bot: What Really Goes into Cobot Implementation?
Cobots are taking the machining world by storm, with demand growing by more than 40% annually. The futuristic Cobot “arm” is becoming more widely recognized, but what else really is needed to take a Cobot out of the box and …
It’s a Matter of Time: Tips for Efficiency in Machining Operations
Machining is a complex business. While some operations have sharply focused specialties, most apply their expertise and technology in a wide range of applications and types of jobs. As such, being efficient with varied jobs can be a challenge, but …