Manufacturing Automation Improves Output

Manufacturing automation refers to the use of technology and machinery to perform production tasks with minimal human intervention. By integrating automated systems, manufacturers can significantly enhance production efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Manufacturing automation systems are changing the way manufacturing works and improving productivity. They also enable companies to become more competitive. Nowadays, the adoption of robots is at the forefront around the world as manufacturers acknowledge the role that robots have to play in all industries.

With this in mind, robotic automation is enabling new business models for new products and helping companies improve efficiency and flexibility by delivering products quickly and on time.

Moreover, more and more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are automating, which indicates trust in the technology. Nevertheless, for complete trust to emerge, governments need to support and encourage investment in manufacturing automation systems, and continue researching robotics to incentivize companies to update their systems.

Robotic Statistics

Robotic automation companies in the UK are aware of the low density in the uptake of robotics compared to Asia or countries within the EU. However, leaving the EU may contribute to the UK’s slow adoption of robotic systems. In fact, it is evident that companies are waiting for the outcome of Brexit and what follows in the coming years.

The United Kingdom ranks 22nd in robot density in the world on average, according to the IFR International Federation of Robotics. As a result, UK SMEs require outside guidance and support for taking the first steps in integrating robotic manufacturing processes instead of their current largely manual production methodology.

Manufacturing Automation Investment

Other areas of uncertainty concerning manufacturing automation are the robotic investment and training needed for more qualified staff to integrate the company’s first robotic systems. Sadly, not all companies have regular training periods for their teams. Additionally, we believe that robotic training is essential in the decision-making process for manufacturers to adopt robotic automation or not.

One common stumbling block is the misconception that robots will take over jobs. Nevertheless, employees need to understand that learning new skills in a robotic system opens doors to new job opportunities.

Misconceptions Regarding Robots

According to the IFR’s article, “Robots and the Workplace of the Future Positioning”, they stated: “Each time a new wave of automation technologies is rolled out, there are fears that swathes of professions will become extinct, with employees unable to find alternative work. In some cases, professions have indeed become obsolete. In other cases, automation replaced specific tasks but created greater demand for a more in-depth job profile.”

It is evident that there is a need for quality professionals and talented engineers to fill the gap in robotic expertise often found in companies that are considering automating their production. Particularly since the future of increased robotic integration is imminent, it is wise to prepare the staff now.

Manufacturing Automation Solutions

Phoenix provides manufacturing automation solutions for all industries including aerospace, automotive, plastics, environmental, food and beverage and entertainment. Common applications for manufacturing operations include robotic welding, assembly line robots, milling, palletizing and robotic painting among others.

For a free consultation or to learn more about our manufacturing automation solutions, please contact us.