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With over 35 years of experience in the automation industry, we have broken down the process, step-by-step, to guide you on your journey. Keep in mind that this guide is a broad overview, but can serve well as a starting point for those new to automation.
Why Automate?
In order to best determine where to place your focus in the automation process, the first step is to ask yourself, “Why am I thinking about automating my current process?” The answer may lie within one or more of the following areas:
Cost — Do you need to reduce your current cost per unit?
Volume — Do you need to see an increase in volume, but lack the resources to do so?
Quality — Are your deliverables turning out perfectly each and every time, or are there quality issues?
Precision — Are your parts too small or precision requirements too tight for humans to handle?
Safety and Repetitive Motion — Are the materials you are handling unsafe for humans to work with, or are repetitive motions causing human injury?
Understanding your primary reasons for automating will help you focus on the right areas as you begin your automation project.
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