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How to optimize automation systems during and after installation

Robotics Business Review

Source: Adobe Stock Experienced design engineers can certainly estimate cycle times, throughput, quality, and uptime. For instance, monitoring robot joint motor performance can trigger a preventative maintenance activity before a problem leads to a significant breakdown.

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Case Study: Lockheed Martin’s Flight to Perfect Quality

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This combination of the Toyota production system, Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma is driving continual process improvements. In addition, more than 10 percent of the workforce has been certified as Six-Sigma Black and Green Belts. Other best practices are monthly, quarterly, and yearly performance reviews.

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Echoes of Innovation

Dinesh Mishra

The year 2000 marked the beginning of significant advancements in automation and robotics within the CNC machine tool industry. A major trend has been the integration of CNC machines into automated production lines and robotic systems. The introduction of Industry 4.0 Here are some key challenges: • The rise of Industry 4.0,