Automation for the next generation
Robots can not only improve working conditions for existing personnel but help attract new, young colleagues.
Like much of the world, the U.S. economy has struggled for more than a year. The pandemic significantly impacted many industries, and the gross domestic product decreased 3.5% last year — the biggest drop since 1946. On top of that, the skills gap in the manufacturing industry is increasing due to retiring baby boomers and a low rate of young, skilled workers joining the workforce.
The industry will have to evolve, and CNC automation can play a vital role in the process.
For several years, there has been increased talk of reshoring, or bringing back production from low-wage countries. Reshoring can reduce dramatically the risks that companies face in the event of a pandemic. Although the idea of returning production to the United States sounds promising, the growing skills gap poses a big challenge to the feasibility.
Equipment make: RoboJob NV
Equipment model: Turn-Assist 200i
CNC machine make: Haas Automation Inc.
CNC machine model: ST-20SS
CNC machine model year: 2012
Shifts per day: one
Shifts per week: five
Productivity increase: 43%
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