Factory Automation: How We Pull Through Our Looming Recession It’s no secret that factory automation has played a huge role in pulling us out of past recessions. By automating the manufacturing process, companies are able to produce more products with fewer employees. This not only saves the company money, but it actually helps to reduce …
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Protective Packaging, Tamper Proofing and Material Handling As technology advances, factory automation must advance with it. One of the latest trends in factory automation is increased protection against tampering and product theft. This can take many forms, such as tamper evident seals or transparent packaging. In addition, factory automation is also becoming more efficient and …
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How Automation Improves Sustainability & Footprint In an automated factory, sustainability and consistency are key to reducing the amount of waste produced. By automating factory processes, we can achieve greater productivity and efficiency, which in turn leads to a smaller environmental footprint. Here are some of the ways that factory automation can help us reduce …
Spare Parts Inventory and What to Consider Inventory is a necessary evil in the supply chain. You need to have the correct parts available, at the correct time, in order to keep your production line running. When those parts are unavailable, it can cause down time that costs you money. So, how much spare parts …
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Key Checklist Items for Maintaining Electrical Cabinets in your Facility Factory automation relies heavily on electrical cabinets. The smooth running of the factory depends on these components working properly. Electrical cabinet maintenance is critical to keeping the machines running. In this article, we will discuss some common maintenance tasks that should be done regularly. Screw …
Running Slower Improves More Than Just Accuracy In factory automation, the machines are running faster and faster to produce more widgets per hour. But what if we told you that slowing the machines down could actually make them more efficient? It may sound counterintuitive, but it’s true! When the machines are running slower but consistently, …
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Running Automated Facilities As industry progresses into the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, factory automation is becoming increasingly important. The goal of Industry 4.0 is to create a more digitized and interconnected factory floor, where machines can communicate with each other and make decisions autonomously. This revolution will have a huge impact on the …
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Important First Steps in Automation Planning Factory automation planning is a complex process that can seem daunting to those who are new to it. However, with the right information and guidance, anyone can successfully plan an automated factory. In this blog post, we will outline the top 5 first steps in automation planning. By following …
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When it comes to filling equipment for packaging automation, there are two main types: gravity fed and pump fed. So how do you know which type is right for your business? In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and cons of each type of filling equipment and help you decide which is the …
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Placing Workers Around Automated Processes In order to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the market, factory operators are turning to automation as a way to increase efficiency and output. However, automated processes can often be difficult to manage, especially when it comes to staffing. Many factories are hesitant to bring on temporary workers …
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