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The value of building a long-term relationship with a trusted automation design partner
No business can succeed on its own. Relationships are at the core of any business. Whether it’s with customers, employees, suppliers, or even competitors, successful companies build and nurture strong, mutually beneficial relationships. They find opportunities to...
Planning a new automation project? Make sure you budget for training and development
Conversations about automation technology and design often focus on one thing – the technology itself. We think of the high-tech robots, the automated conveyors, or the precision welding machines that make it possible for factories to operate more efficiently,...
Embracing the design process – rethinking how manufacturers approach automation technology upgrades
The way many manufacturers think about technology upgrades is broken. Driven by the desire for cost certainty, clear schedules, and defined deliverables, manufacturers often want to engage in lump-sum, turnkey projects. They define the requirements in-house,...
Where the rubber meets the road – transportation & logistics in manufacturing
What happens to your product when it leaves the warehouse? Can you see when it’s delivered to your customer? Do you know which batch was sent to which retailer? Can you tell what condition it was in when it arrived or who was responsible for it at any given time? ...
Custom automation design vs. off-the-shelf products – which is right for your facility?
The debate over whether to design a custom solution or purchase a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product stretches back decades. And it’s not limited to the manufacturing sector. Across industries, the pendulum constantly swings from one side to another as companies...
More than a storage room – improved warehouse operations mean improved manufacturing operations
Manufacturers of all sizes are embracing technology and automation. As solutions become more accessible and affordable small and medium manufacturers benefit by implementing the right technology into their production environments. However, when thinking about where...
