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Advantages of Industrial Automation

Article Category: Computers and Technology

Author Name: Michael Garza

Industrial automation is the method of automating industry processes such as material handling, processing, assembly and inspection. It aims to reduce waste, improve productivity and turnaround time. With businesses demanding increased flexibility and convertibility in switching from one manufacturing product to another without having to completely rebuild production lines, industrial automation has become increasingly demanding. There are many reasons why businesses should automate their production lines; the following are some of the advantages industrial automation provides:

Improving quality and reducing manufacturing lead time

By automating production lines, businesses reduce the time it takes to initiate and execute a process. Decreased lead times lead to increased productivity and better profits. Reducing manufacturing lead time is an overarching theme in lean manufacturing; a philosophy of increasing efficiency based on optimized production flow.

Increased quality of products produced by automated processes is also another benefit of industrial automation. Robots have a lower error rate than its human counterparts, making the products it produces of a much higher quality. For example, installation of pistons into truck and automobile engines done with automation has an error rate 0.00001% compared to manual installation which has an error rate of 1-1.5%.

Lowering the costs of labor

While the initial cost of setting up automation may be prohibitively high, the return on investment of such a venture is big enough to justify the cost of setting it up in the first place. In many instances, labor costs go down in the first year of operation alone. In succeeding years, the savings accumulate, and by the fifth year most companies will have recouped the cost of setting up their automation processes. For many businesses, this opens up new opportunities as the assets of the company can then be devoted to other development ventures. Any company aiming to improve operating efficiency, productivity and safety should eventually consider industrial automation solutions.

Manpower can be directed to specialized needs

With repetitive and monotonous tasks done by robots, the company can focus on directing its manpower on company needs that demand higher specialization. This reduces bureaucracy and red tape. With companies bent on specialization, innovation increases. Innovation drives further growth and pushes the company ahead of the competition. In today's world of increasing cut-throat competition, a business needs all the help it can get to compete with its rivals effectively.

Automation allows for performance of tasks that are beyond the capability of human workers

Robots can go where humans can't, carry out tasks that man can't, and robots don't need rest nor sleep in order to do its job. They can go places considered dangerous for humans - deep sea, nuclear facilities, volcanoes, deep space, hazardous environments, etc and perform tasks too dangerous for humans. Robots obey instructions given to it by its operator. It does not go on strike, demand increased pay or require health benefits. Industrial automation provides many benefits for businesses. The advantages it provides allow companies to remain competitive while maintaining its drive for growth.

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