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ABB ROBOTICS

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ABB Industrial Robots

ABB is a leading supplier of industrial robots, modular manufacturing systems and service. A strong solutions focus helps manufacturers improve productivity, product quality and worker safety. ABB has installed more than 175,000 robots worldwide

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10 good reasons to invest in robots

Robots have been proven to deliver a host of benefits in a wide variety of applications. End users introducing robots to their production processes have typically seen a significant transformation in their productivity and efficiency, with higher levels of output, product quality and flexibility amongst the many improvements reported.

1-Reduce operating costs

Using robots enables you to reduce both your direct and overhead costs, making a dramatic difference to your competitiveness. Take energy, for example. With no requirement for minimum lighting or heating levels, robots offer a great opportunity to cut your energy bills. Current estimates point to a potential saving of 8% for every 1°C reduction in heating levels, while savings of up to 20% can be achieved by turning off unnecessary lighting.

2-Improve product quality and consistency

With robots you can produce a consistently high quality finishing of materials, as the machine will not suffer from tiredness, distraction or the effects of repetitive and tedious tasks. Their inherent accuracy and repeatability also means that you can count on a high quality finish for every product produced.

3-Improve quality of work for employees

With robots you can improve working conditions for your staff. They’ll no longer have to work in dusty,hot or hazardous environments. In addition, by teaching them how to use robots they can learn valuable programming skills and do work that is more stimulating.

4-Increase production output rates

Robots can be left running overnight and during weekends with little supervision, so you can increase your output levels and meet your client’s order deadlines. A robotic solution will not need time away from production for breaks, sickness, distractions or lapses of concentration. Robots now also be programmed to handle new products off-line, ensuring new products are introduced for faster production.

5-Increase product manufacturing flexibility

Robots can provide flexibility to your production line. Once the processes you require are progammed into the robot controller, you can easily switch from one to another and maximise your spend investment by using robotics equipment for a variety of products.

6-Reduce material waste and increase yield

By using robots, you can vastly increase the quality of your production. You will have more products finished first time to the standard required by your customers, and reduce the amount of breakages and waste produced as a result of poor-quality or inconsistent finishing. With products being produced to such a high level each time, you will gain greater yields.

7-Comply with safety rules and improve workplace health & safety

Robots can readily take over unpleasant, arduous or health-threatening tasks that may be currently undertaken by manual workers. By using robots, you can decrease the likelihood of accidents caused by contact with machine tools or other potentially hazardous production machinery or processes. They can also help to eliminate ailments associated with repetitive or intensive processes, such as repetitive stain injuries (RSI) and vibration white finger.

8-Reduce labour turnover and difficulty of recruiting workers

The high precision demanded by today’s industrial processes requires the highest levels of skill and training. With highly skilled manual workers becoming harder and more expensive to employ, robots can provide an ideal alternative. Once programmed for your process, they are ready to begin work with none of the costs associated with recruitment or ongoing training of people. Robots can also offer greater flexibility, both in terms of work patterns and the ability to handle different production tasks.

9-Reduce capital costs (inventory, work in progress)

With robots you can reduce the cost of consumables used and reduce wastage. By moving products faster in production, businesses can better predict the production rate and ensure a fast and efficient service is delivered.

10-Save space in high value manufacturing areas

Robots can be placed on shelf systems, on walls or even on ceilings. They can also be programmed to work in confined spaces so you don’t lose valuable floor space.