Join our Yaskawa experts at PACKEX Toronto to discover why the time to implement easy-to-use robots and advanced technologies is now. With the increase in product individualization, shorter product life cycles, diverse market demands, and supply chain and distribution concerns, production inefficien

When you think about industrial robots, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a welding robot on an automobile assembly line, but high-performance industrial robots are uniquely designed for so much more. From the aerospace industry to the clinical laboratory, and everything in between, rob

Recent advancements for more affordable and capable laser technologies are being combined with high-performance industrial robots, providing manufacturers with greater precision and flexibility (over traditional, yet reliable, robotic welding processes) for even higher productivity on the shop floor

With labor force participation slowly increasing and unemployment continuing to fall (as seen in the following chart with source data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics), help is wanted everywhere.Likewise, the workforce in most factories is spread thin, and trying to prioritize work can lead to

These are trying times for manufacturing. In my years in the industry, I thought I had seen everything. Among our broad base of customers, there has always been a sense of urgency, and there have always been unforeseen challenges. But none like we're seeing today.In the face of uncertainty, one

For over twenty years, companies have realized the transformative results that the use of Yaskawa ArcWorld® workcells can provide. Groundbreaking innovations in automation and robotics have equipped these turnkey and customized solutions with robust capabilities that help deliver powerful perfor

In the past, the words, “temporary factory shutdown” may have induced panic throughout an organization, but in today’s manufacturing landscape, this phrase is being heard more frequently. In fact, a “holiday shutdown” or “factory fortnight” – a schedul

In recent months, have you asked: “How can I increase throughput?” “How can I gain the flexibility needed to produce a wider variety of products?” “How can I produce consistent quality products – all week long?” “How can I keep changeover from hinderin

Manufacturing is at a turning point, and the current pace of technological change is prompting companies to be more agile and efficient while lowering costs and increasing productivity. To withstand competitive pressures and end-customer demands, businesses of all sizes in diverse industries are inv

Known as the established market leader for robotic welding, Yaskawa is no stranger to the nuances of arc welding automation. Robust and reliable, the process of arc welding via the use of industrial robots has evolved over the last few decades, effectively meeting diverse manufacturing needs. While

Manufacturers today need to be confident in their capabilities to produce better quality products in the safest environment possible, while managing to save on costs. This assurance can be especially difficult to come by when the product assembly process includes manual painting, coating or other ch

Automation Technology Expo WestThe dynamics of the robot industry are changing. New entrants and customer types are expanding the market, and new applications, such as collaborative robot palletizing, are creating new opportunities. Last month at the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West in Anaheim,

Designed on the principles of lean manufacturing to reduce waste and improve workflow, robotic arc welding workcells can provide accuracy, reliability, versatility and speed for many industrial applications spanning diverse industries. While some manufacturers would argue the most efficient robotic

When it comes to employing a workforce for your company, job satisfaction and workplace safety are key factors for hiring, retention, profitability and overall company success. However, when jobs are dirty, dull or dangerous, hiring new workers or maintaining employee satisfaction and safety can be

The adoption of motion control technology, robotics and power conversion are key drivers for today’s rapid growth of additive manufacturing. This non-traditional process of utilizing digital design data to create solid three-dimensional objects by fusing materials layer by layer from the botto

Manufacturers of over-the-road vehicles (also referred to as OTR or long-haul trucks), and to a lesser degree car manufacturers, are improving fuel economy and reducing the weight of their vehicles with aluminum. Assembling frames, trailers and other components made of aluminum requires welding, and

If you think of the food industry as a wheel, safety is the hub and its spokes are: production, cleanliness and labor. The rim tying these spokes together ought to be automation because it can directly improve each one. Here’s how:Boosting ProductionAccording to a recent PMMI report, the

How do you improve throughput and productivity in an environment that is already operating lean? HIROTEC AMERICA asked the same question after spending three decades focused on the K2 philosophy of working towards continuous improvements (kaizen) and revolutionary changes in technology and process (

As manufacturers transition to aluminum parts to meet customer demand, many of the old welding tricks that work with steel go straight out the window. Being successful with aluminum means using new techniques that maintain quality and control material costs.So I teamed up with one of

The stakes are high for manufacturers producing automotive parts. Automobile drivers and passengers rely on weld quality to hold up under the conditions for which it was designed. One uncaught mistake during the fabrication process could leave a business vulnerable or worse, especially when the part