ABB Robotics expands manufacturing and training capabilities at Auburn Hills, Mich., facility.
A glance back and a focus forward to achieve smart manufacturing
All you need is a little compressed air to make manufacturing more efficient
Smart automation tools assess process changes to yield desired improvements
With Lantek MES, the entire manufacturing process can be tracked from planning through execution, allowing operators to group parts according to various criteria, such as machines, materials, thicknesses, customer and delivery date.
International Women’s Day is March 8. Women move manufacturing forward 365 days a year.
Augmented reality makes new robot startups easier and faster, the company says.
A vast majority of manufacturers agree that robotic automation is the best solution to reduce costs, increase productivity, address labor shortages, and aid in recruitment and retention.
As labor shortages loom, AGVs, AMRs and lifts provide muscle on the shop floor.
There are two ways to tackle the skilled labor shortage: automate wherever possible or encourage a new generation to consider the manufacturing industry. Bowden Manufacturing of Ohio does both, with the help of industry partners such as Absolute Machine Tools.