Manufacturers increasingly recognise automation as a way of supporting, rather than replacing their manual workforce. Accelerating this approach is vital given the growing concern over labour shortages in the industry. The challenge is not just about filling jobs, it is about evolving the workforce in the face of changing demands. These can stem from customer […]
There is a misconception that even entry level industrial robots are time, resource and cost intensive, and too complex for entry-level applications. But that is simply not true according to Barry Weller, Robotics Product Manager at Mitsubishi Electric. He continues “The latest additions to our software platforms expand the tools available to show this is […]
Futureproofing manufacturing and assembly operations with cobots is easier than people think. Shop floor cobots in manufacturing working alongside operators are no longer the future, but the present. Whether used for assembly, packaging, warehousing, maintenance or training, collaborative solutions are changing the way producers work. Easy to program and install, they are also ideal […]