Cobot Revolution: Boosting Business with Innovation

The future is now! Diverse manufacturing sectors, from automotive to electronics, are embracing collaborative robots or cobots for a variety of tasks. This partnership blends human expertise with cobot precision, helping to achieve consistent quality results, increase response time or meet market demand. Whether for consistency or efficiency, cobots are pivotal in advancing manufacturing.  Let's talk about what they could do for you!

The number of industrial robots sold between 2017-2021 grew from 381k to 630k, a 13% annual growth rate*. As we enter 2024, these numbers are only just increasing. Because cobots are collaborative robots that work alongside your staff to complement their skills, your company is able to increase the output while keep labor costs low. Saving money on your bottom line will offer you that competitive edge to stay ahead in your industry!

*International Federation of Robots, World Robotics 2018

Well, the great thing about cobots is that they can do many of the tasks that humans are capable of but dislike or are put in unnecessary danger while performing. Cobots can also take over monotonus or repetitive tasks on your production line that may have a higher rate of error if a human was to do them. So it's not about what the cobot can do that you can't, it's about how a robot can partner with your team to increase speed, efficiency, and accuracy. 

Cobots are an extraordinarily flexible asset- they can be free standing moveable machines that are customizable and reprogrammable. So while your human team brings dexterity, creativity, reasoning, and critical thinking to the table, a welding cobot can help them achieve in areas that require accuracy, flexibility, speed, strength and repeatability!

Investing in cobots offers a range of strategic advantages for businesses. These versatile automation tools enable companies to attain consistency in both quality and quantity, contributing to enhanced overall production output. They  are particularly valuable in filling employment gaps during upswings and seasonal requirements, ensuring that manufacturing capability can grow seamlessly. Their implementation allows for increased response time to consumer needs, meeting the market demand for customization. Moreover, cobots address the persistent shortage of skilled manufacturing workers, leading to productivity gains, the ability to scale your operations and a reduction in operating costs. Embracing cobot technology is a solution that fosters efficiency and competitiveness in the dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing!

Cobots are used in all sorts of industries- think metal fab, automotive, electrical/electronics, plastic and chemical products, food and beverage, and much more. 

Common uses for cobots include:

• Tool application (like welding, screwing, bolting, drilling, or gluing)
• Assembly
• Loading/unloading
• Monotonous or repetitive tasks
• Dangerous tasks
• Packaging finished goods
• Palletizing
• Picking/placing

There's no one fits all cobot solution for every company. Check out these tips  for help choosing what process to automate and how to ensure automation success for your staff & your bottom line! 

If you are interested in seeing what a welding cobot package could do for you, fill out our inquiry form to receive a sample weldment and see firsthand how automation can improve your process and increase your parts production! And if you're still struggling, our team is happy to help you figure out a solution that best fits your needs-  just fill out the form below or reach out by phone today!

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