Robots in manufacturing

Machine failure, once an accepted part of life for manufacturers and OEMs, has met its match with modern technology using IoT devices, the cloud, and edge computing. In order to pre-empt and prevent

Originally published on Modern Machine Shop. When pen-and-paper methods of tracking job efficiency left AccuRounds’ engineers and managers in the dark, the shop switched to MachineMetrics. But

What is an Edge Device? Edge devices are pieces of equipment that serve to transmit data between the local network and the cloud. They are able to translate between the protocols, or languages, used

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a methodology that has been around for many years. It is a straightforward system that measures a machine’s performance and productivity. By factoring in

Manufacturing.net said, "A manufacturer that saves money on labor by using automation has two options. Lower product prices or generate more profit. Both outcomes can result in increased investment, higher demand and in turn, more opportunity for employment." That's a great way to put it! By embracing robots and Industry 4.0, you can actually increase employment. You can offer your employees better, safer jobs with a higher earning potential

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According to the World Robot Statistics, 74 robots per 10,000 employees is the world’s average robot density. The United States sits comfortably above this, at 189 robots per 10,000 employees. However, despite welcoming robotics to automotive production lines as early as the 1960s, the nation is still perceived as keeping automation at arm’s length. Read More