Collaborative robots (cobots) can offer numerous advantages in installation, flexibility, cost and programmability - and more - over traditional industrial robots. To get the most from cobots, mind the following. Cobot-powered press automation enables companies to address labor shortages, boost productivity and throughput, and improve quality. Case in point: Siouxland Fabricating Inc. When the small Iowa-based custom fabricator struggled to find workers for an important high-mix, low-volume stamping application, the company decided to deploy a cobot-based solution instead.
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