From assembly and pick-and-place to material handling and packaging, the use of robots is on the rise in factory automation. Extremely customizable in even the most complex applications, automation systems are beneficial for a variety of reasons. Taking the plunge into automation, however, can be confusing and daunting. With so many factors to consider, you may be wondering where to start. This guide is a broad overview, but can serve well as a starting point for those new to automation.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2018-11-01
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/automation-101-step-step-guide-getting-started/
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