Many of us have seen photos of and read stories about robots working on the production floor in factories, speeding up old-school assembly lines to build products more quickly. And while the robotics trend in manufacturing is continuing to grow, that’s not the only way technology and automation are impacting the industry.
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Automation and robotics are elevating manufacturing to the next level by eliminating a lot of human labor—especially tasks that are dirty, dangerous or monotonous. Developments such as Tesla’s humanoid Optimus bots signal a future where robots can handle intricate tasks, a trend likely to evolve and expand further in manufacturing. -
Automation has enabled manufacturers to activate decades of stagnant data that used to be stored across various disparate locations. Manufacturers that centralize their data are now putting AI and data analytics to work on new use cases, such as predicting operational inefficiencies and pinpointing anomalies in complex processes, significantly improving productivity and quality—benefits that extend to the customer.
Progress in autonomous material transport has refined manufacturing processes, as drones and self-operating vehicles now efficiently move goods. This reduces the need for human handling of dangerous tasks and bolsters logistical operations. Anticipated advancements in this domain are likely to further adoption and hone navigational capabilities, thereby increasing the flexibility of production lines.