Better quality and consistency: In conjunction with other technologies (such as Industrial IoT or 3D printing robots), automated equipment, automated machinery can provide better production quality and more accurate and reliable processes. Other benefits include reduced cycle times and real-time monitoring to improve preventive maintenance practices.
High productivity and throughput: automated equipment, automated machinery run 24/7 to speed up the manufacturing process. For example, robots don't need to take breaks or change shifts. The speed and reliability of the robot reduces cycle time and maximizes throughput.
Improved safety: With automated equipment, automated machinery performing repetitive tasks means less risk of injury to workers, especially when manufacturing needs to be done in harsh conditions. In addition, the supervisor can monitor the process online or from a remote location.
Reduce direct labor costs: It is often more expensive to have one person handle many manufacturing operations than a robot. This also frees up workers so that their skills and expertise can be used in other business areas, such as engineering, programming, and maintenance.