Cobots

Stanley Engineered Fastening achieves automated quality inspection with Universal Robots

Stanley Engineered Fastening has partnered with Universal Robots to successfully introduced robotic quality inspection using cobots in its Warrington Facility.Fifteen UR3e cobots act as key components in its brand-new cells for Breakstem autonomous manufacture which have reduced product costs by approximately 10% and shortened lead times by up to 70%. They are producing approximately 350…

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What, how and when to automate

Automation can be the answer to a whole host of manufacturing and operations questions. But deciding what, how and when to automate is not straightforward, says Liz Salter at IfM Engage. Liz Salter, IfM Engage The benefits to using automation in manufacturing often outweigh the challenges, especially when it can increase efficiency and production and…

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