Manufacturing
Buffalo Grove, IL – Nov. 5, 2024 – Geopolitical instability and other looming supply chain disruptors are pushing many companies to take a serious look at reshoring. Wes-Tech Automation Solutions supports the reshoring movement by helping manufacturers evaluate the profitability and return on investment (ROI) of leveraging automation to enable reshoring. As a leading provider…
Manufacturers of consumer goods are encountering higher consumer expectations than ever before and are turning to industrial automation to help them rise to the challenge of these demands. Consumers today are generally more discerning and have higher expectations compared to previous generations. Modern consumers, especially younger generations like Gen Z, are more deliberate about their…
Machine tending is the process of using robots to automate tasks associated with operating industrial machines, such as CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, metal presses, plastics molding, and metal casting. Machine tending is widely used across various industries—from automotive to consumer goods to aerospace and defense—to enhance efficiency, precision, and safety in components manufacturing. 1.…
Material handling is a crucial aspect of modern industrial operations. It involves the movement, storage, and control of materials and products throughout the manufacturing process. Effective material handling ensures smooth workflows, enhances productivity, and minimizes operational downtime. Historically, material handling was dominated by manual labor, with workers relying on basic tools like handcarts, wheelbarrows, and…
The global machine vision industry is expected to reach a market value of $18.4 billion by 2028. As a robotics integrator, we’re particularly interested in the use of computer vision systems in industrial environments and the multitude of ways manufacturers can benefit from them. Machine vision uses digital imaging technology to guide manufacturing and production…