Manufacturing, fabrication, and processing companies are constantly seeking out more effective and less costly ways of producing goods. Today, the move to upgrade complete manufacturing automated systems from manual or semi-automated systems to complete manufacturing automated systems is a big driver of changes throughout small and large facilities.
The one issue that decision makers always point out is the high cost of moving to manufacturing automated systems. While it is an initial expense to the company, there are several benefits that will be both immediate as well as ongoing that will help to offset the costs of using labor-intensive processes and managing with semi-automated elements of production.
Many companies will be surprised to find that the move to manufacturing automated systems will have some very immediate positive results on their return on investment. These same benefits will continue on and even become more pronounced should the company expand and move into additional production of product or lines.
Decreases Waste
With any move to automation in manufacturing that uses raw materials, there will be a drop in waste during the process. This is just logistics as the automated systems repeat the same actions with precision and accuracy not possible with human operators.
Limited System Downtime
Often it is assumed that with increased automation and technology there is an increased risk of downtime over the life of the facility. With a top company providing the planning, installation and technology aspects of the project, there can be system redundancies, proactive monitoring and specific notifications provided to ensure more efficient and effective maintenance of the system.
Increased Production
A robotic system can continue to function and produce parts or products at a set rate. There are no variations based on shift, holidays or other events, which means production is often initially increased noticeable and then maintained at the higher rates to the benefit of the company.
