As the government continues to slowly relax restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the responsibility of businesses to create and maintain a safe environment for their employees and customers.

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For many manufacturing engineers, the decision to invest in various forms of automation technology (robots, motion control, machine vision, part feeding, robot end-of-arm tooling, conveying systems, vacuum systems, and more) can be daunting.

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Welding is a difficult and hazardous process that is crucial in the production of many products. Many companies still use brute force and manual welding as methods of joining parts, where the alternative method utilizing robotic welding systems to automate welding processes can provide a number of advantages for companies of all sizes.

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For companies across a broad range of industries, conveyor systems are a very effective way to maximize productivity as well as save a great deal of time and money.

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Robots have been used in manufacturing for decades, but their popularity has been increasing drastically as more companies look to take advantage of the numerous benefits they provide.

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Many companies that require electrical panels for their equipment take on many of the tasks required internally. These tasks include but are not limited to electrical design, maintaining UL certification, managing UL audits, UL education, purchasing, inventory, receiving, assembly, and other considerations such as quality. This article explores some of the top reasons for considering outsourcing the design and assembly of UL 508A electrical panels.

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Those that are unfamiliar with robotics often just think of them being a solution for high-volume production or assembly lines, similar to what you would see in the automotive industry. Although robots are very successful in this situation, there are a ton of applications and environments where they provide an optimal solution, especially with the variety of robots available today. Regardless of the scale of output, they can be implemented for assembly, material handling, machine tending, packaging, painting, palletizing, welding (arc and spot), and much more.

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