Print 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 … Read More
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The Past, Present, and Future of Material Handling in Manufacturing
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 … Read More
DFAA Strategies: Optimizing Product Design for Automated Assembly Success
Design for automated assembly (DFAA) is a strategic manufacturing approach that not only boosts efficiency but also plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of the final product. In terms of efficiency, DFAA simplifies product design, which in turn helps streamline production and reduce labor costs. As for product quality, DFAA minimizes damage and … Read More
Industrial Automation: A Viable Solution for Labor Shortages
The labor shortage crisis is real and widespread, and it’s not going away any time soon. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) recently cited Deloitte Insight’s prediction that 2.1 million U.S. manufacturing jobs will be vacant in 2030. A3 went on to explain that labor shortage is global and that the manufacturing giant, China, is … Read More
Solving the Puzzle: Supply Chain Strategies, Tech, and Automation
A recent article from Michigan State University asks some timely questions: “How can automotive manufacturers optimize their supply chains?” “What are some strategies that companies can put in place to reduce product and part shortages?” “How can companies keep up with technological advancements in the supply chain?” We thought these were excellent questions, and so … Read More
Factory Automation and Reshoring
All indications are that America’s industrial reshoring trend will accelerate through 2023 and beyond, and that reshoring’s financial justification will be driven in large part by factory automation. According to recent Forbes / Zogby research: Half of America’s manufacturing company CEOs plan to further reshore operations in 2023. More than 70% of CEOs are … Read More
Adding Value through Automation: Increase your Manufacturing Throughput
Often, our customers’ primary focus for their automation investment is increasing their manufacturing throughput. But how do companies really achieve the most optimal throughput? The Wes-Tech team has discovered numerous factors that can make a big difference in a company’s automation journey. A manufacturer’s production goals and specified cycle times provide the basic framework for … Read More
Robotic Manufacturing Proves Value with Record Sales in 2022
A recent article posted by A3 (the Association for Advancing Automation) highlighted the 2022 record-breaking surge in robot sales in North America, demonstrating robotic manufacturing’s important role in the advancement of many industries. According to A3, “North American companies ordered 44,196 robots valued at $2.38 billion last year, representing increases of 11% and 18%, respectively, … Read More
Manufacturing Automation Trends in 2023: Reshoring
2023 is here, and as we discussed in our post on The Future of Manufacturing, manufacturers can gain an advantage through awareness of automation trends. By paying attention to these trends, manufacturers can improve processes and strengthen the health of their business. To that end, we’ve identified trends that are holding strong in 2023. Over … Read More
Increase Your Efficiency with the Wes-Tech Gantry System
Efficiency within your space can lead to higher profitability and return on investment. At Wes-Tech, our proprietary products have been designed and developed to seamlessly integrate into your manufacturing process. Our gantry product series is a game-changer for many applications, allowing you to increase the range of what you can manufacture within your available footprint. … Read More