How to automate a manufacturing process?

Being a manufacturer today is harder than in the 1960s.

In the 1960s, manufacturers used to struggle with supply chain, changing markets, and labor relations as unions began to rise. 21st-century manufacturers still deal with those issues, plus other mind-boggling realities.

There's fierce global competition for customer attention, a fight for commodities, stricter compliance regulations, and labor shortages. The arrival of the internet and social media also added new layers. Now, a bad experience with a product can go viral and tarnish years of hard work in an instant.

How can you protect your reputation and your business in this wild and high-consumption era?

Not so shockingly, the answer remains the same as in the 1960s:

By automating your manufacturing process!

Let’s address how to automate your process in 2025 to make it safer, more compliant, and cost-effective.

Automating Your Manufacturing Process in 2025

When your manufacturing process is manual, you get stuck with:

• labor-intensive operations (handling of raw materials, waste, and heavy machinery),?
• inconsistencies (uncompliant product, unreliable operations),?
• and high risks (ergonomic issues, chemical exposure, pollutants, accidents).?

The next course of action to cleanse such troubles should be the launch of a project aimed at automating your manufacturing process.?

This 6-stage guide will help you get started.?

With commitment and a clear vision, you’ll see success at implementation and quick improvements in your operations.

How does automation save a manufacturer money?

Crunching numbers plays a major role in the successful execution of an automation project. Many fear that moment, scared of a high investment fee.?

When in that position, run your numbers at length. Factor in the total cost of ownership. You might end up surprised by how much you can supercharge your facilities with less than $10k.??

To give you a clearer idea, here are the cost-saving opportunities of three leading automation technologies for manufacturers:

What are the benefits of automation in manufacturing?

From what we’ve seen so far, automation helps you:

1. Increase productivity. Produce more goods in less time, leading to higher productivity levels and faster time-to-market.
2. Enhanced quality. Automated processes ensure consistency and precision in manufacturing, resulting in higher product quality and customer satisfaction.
3. Flexibility and scalability. Automation systems can be reprogrammed and adjusted to meet changing production demands, suiting manufacturing operations.
4. Improved safety. Automating hazardous or physically demanding tasks allows manufacturers to enhance workplace safety and reduce the risk of accidents or injuries.

What are the best automation solutions per industry?

Before wrapping up, let’s dive into the automation solutions of interest for your industry.?

1. Automotive industry: Robotics and conveyor systems to automate assembly lines and improve efficiency.
2. Food and beverage industry: Automated packaging machines, labeling systems, and robotic arms to increase production speed and ensure food safety.
3. Pharmaceutical industry: Automated pharmaceutical dispensing systems, inspection equipment, and packaging machinery for compliance and production optimization.
4. Electronics industry: Automated soldering machines, pick-and-place robots, and PCB assembly equipment to achieve high accuracy and consistency in manufacturing processes.

Conclusion

Automation offers tremendous benefits to manufacturers. Enhanced safety, cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved quality lead the way. Leverage the right automation solution for your business and stay ahead.

When you say “YES” to automation, you take a chance on yourself!

Until next time,

Raul Verdusco.

CEO & Founder of Verdusco Automation