The road to smart manufacturing isn’t a destination – that’s because we’re already here.
Thousands of modern production and industrial facilities have realized the benefits of industrial robots and automation. This has been enabled by advances in motion control which create agile robots that manipulate workpieces or products in creative ways. This means new robotic systems are constantly being innovated or released, which creates a selection challenge but also an opportunity to find the ideal technology for a given application.
This is creating change for how humans perceive and interact with robots, as well. It is increasingly done with an easy-to-use app, or an interface like smart glasses, which helps the user have a better understanding of the process, throughput and challenges. In turn, this is helping to resolve one of the most critical challenges in manufacturing today: labor shortages. Not only can robots help with factory worker shortages, but these interfacing methods are reducing the number of programmers and technicians required to keep a fleet of robots humming.
Join our exciting sessions on manufacturing automation and robotics to learn from distinguished industry experts on each subject.
Automation multiplies manufacturing productivity
A confluence of factors has created a global phenomenon: a vast shortage of laborers to fill roles on factory floors and high demand for the skills that help manufacturers grow and innovate. Robots can replace many of the labor-intensive tasks previously done by humans, often with better efficiency. New concepts in training and maintenance are reducing the number of programmers and technicians required to support these technologies. Finally, new business models potentially open this opportunity up to manufacturers of all sizes.
Date: May 9, 2023
Time: 12 PM EDT (9 AM PDT / 6:00 PM CEST)
Motion control concepts for automation
Date: May 11, 2023
Time: 12 PM EDT (9 AM PDT / 6:00 PM CEST)
Differences among industrial robots
Date: May 16, 2023
Interacting with automation
Date: May 18, 2023
