Manufacturing Robotics and Sensor-Based Automation ROI
Interface, Inc.
The World Leader in Force Measurement Solutions since 1968. The most accurate load cells, torque sensors + strain gages.
Most technicians would agree line work is straining and tedious. Many would agree it is difficult to look back fondly on times where manufacturing lacked automation of production line tasks.
Manufacturers who incorporate sensor technologies into their production are characteristically experiencing, increased efficiency, process improvements reduced overhead, improved quality output and better run facilities overall.
Utilizing robotics and sensor-based industrial automation solutions is helping Interface and our customers advance capabilities and proficiencies. We see this through the growing applications in robotics and automation equipment using our sensor products, including load cells, torque transducers, miniature load cells, multi-axis sensors and instrumentation. We've detailed a few of these uses in our case study, Advancements In Robotics And Cobots Using Interface Sensors.
ROI for Robotics in Manufacturing
The return on investments in advanced manufacturing robots, cobots, and sensor-based automation equipment depends on various factors. Considerations of labor costs, the level of automation, and the complexity of the manufacturing process are all factors. Identifying the areas of the manufacturing process that can benefit most from robotics and industrial automation, manufacturers can achieve significant ROI while improving productivity, quality, and safety.
Studies have shown that the ROI for robotics in manufacturing can be significant, with many companies reporting a payback period of 2-3 years or less.
One study by the Boston Consulting Group found that companies that invest in industrial robots typically achieve an ROI of 10-15% within the first year, and up to 20-25% within 3-5 years. Another study by the Robotic Industries Association found that the median payback period for industrial robots in the United States is 1.3 years.
Interface Proves Robotics and Industrial Automation is Good for Business
As a leading manufacturer, we know robotics used to facilitate automation is a requirement for modernizing every production facility. For Interface, investing in cobots have demonstrated high return on investments in a very short period. In our first year, Interface easily demonstrated a 15% production increase across the board.
Manufacturing facilities equipped with automation can significantly reduce time spent on repetitive work, freeing up time for technicians to focus on other areas that advance production and get products to market.
Innovation is a core value at Interface. As the leader in manufacturing force measurement solutions for 55 years, we know that eliminating monotonous tasks in our own manufacturing has a huge payoff for our team members and productivity.
Interface invested in a line of collaborative robots to upgrade our facilities a few years go to eliminate tedious work technicians. These tasks would take days of repetitive tasks by hand. Our team members have valuable experience we can apply to other creative and innovative work. The repetitive tasks represented a significant barrier to peak productivity. With the introduction of advanced industrial automation using collaborative robots to handle tedious tasks, our experienced technicians are averaging 50% more efficiency in their workflow.
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Examples of Industrial Automation and Robotics in Manufacturing
Pick-and-place operations involve the repetitive task of moving objects from one location to another, such as placing components onto a circuit board or packing products into boxes. By using a robotic arm with advanced sensors and software, pick-and-place operations can be automated, which increases productivity and efficiency while reducing labor costs. The ROI for this type of robotics application can be very high, especially for high-volume production lines with long operating hours.
For this type of use case, Interface supplied Model 6A40A 6-Axis Load Cell with Model BX8-HD44 Data Acquisition/Amplifier. The 6A40-6 Axis Load Cell was able to measure all forces and torques (Fx, F?, Fz, Mx, M?, Mz) and the BXB-HD44 Data Acquisition Amplifier was able to log, display, and graph these measurements while sending scaled analog output signals for these axes to the robot’s control system. Read more about this robotic arm application.
Quality control inspections involve checking products for defects, such as scratches or misalignments, to ensure that they meet quality standards. By using machine vision technology, which involves cameras and software that can identify and analyze images, robots can perform quality control inspections much faster and more accurately than humans. The ROI for this type of robotics application can be high, as it can reduce scrap and rework costs while improving product quality and customer satisfaction.
One concern regarding the rise of robotics in the industrial sector we constantly get questions about is the use of robotics as a replacement for our human workforce. Robotics use at Interface has increased the skill set of our current technicians and open new career opportunities at Interface. As we get more advanced collaborative robotics integrated into our work, it improves our capabilities. We need operators for this automation equipment. This is a win for more jobs, more solutions, and more happy customers!
Robotics and automation are changing the way manufacturing floors operate for the better. At Interface, we look forward to applying new ways we can implement automation and robotics technology in our pursuit of continuous improvements and factory modernization.
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