Joe Campbell of Universal Robots did a recent webinar on How Machine Shops Can Leverage Cobots in the COVID-19 Age. Here were some highlights: First reviewed were the overall collaborative robot basics. Safe to operate alongside humans Fast set up …
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Survey Says Automation for the Win
According to a recent McKinsey & Company article where thousands of businesses were surveyed about automation (including robot automation, AI and more,) it is clear that automation is growing and not just due to COVID-19. Two-thirds of respondents say their …
Choosing the Right Robot
When considering investing in a robot solution for your company, there are multiple factors to consider. Automating manufacturing doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all solution, however, there are tons of options to choose from. We will review where to begin, what to …
Create a Ruthlessly Efficient Machine Shop: Automation & Technology Webinar
Collaborative robotics – or cobots – are ideal for small and medium enterprises, which have the need for flexible and effective automation that can provide a fast return of investment. The versatility and ease-of-use make cobots an efficient and cost-effective …
5 Strategies To Conquer COVID-19 In Your Business
According to McKinsey & Company there are 5 strategies industrial companies must take to recover from the COVID-19 downturn in business. These are Resolve, Resilience, Return, Reimagination, and Reform. We can learn a great deal from what is happening in …
Fusion Delivers Cobot Within TWO Days of Order!
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. …
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 …
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 …