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Does reshoring make sense for discrete manufacturers? Of course, it’s a nuanced question, but with advances in industrial automation, reshoring has become a realistic possibility for many different manufacturers. If your company is considering reshoring some (or many) of your components, there are a few considerations. Here’s what you should know about the benefits of … Read More
Wes-Tech recently exhibited at the North American Die Casting Association’s Congress & Tabletop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As we’ve noted before, the die casting industry as a whole is forecasted for some major growth in the coming years. However, success is never guaranteed in any domain without forethought and action. At the event, we noted … Read More
As you may have heard, the die casting industry expects huge growth in the coming years. While this is exciting news, the industry will face significant challenges to keep up with this anticipated growth. The Die Casting Industry is Thriving Industry growth is never a bad thing, but it can present some hurdles. Exactly how … Read More
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
A recent article from Automation.com reviewed a report by Interact Analysis with forecasts for the global industrial automation market. The article notes that “global economic volatility and supply chain disruptions” due to Covid have caused “project delays and decreased spending on automation projects.” Yet Interact Analysis predicts an average growth rate of 5 – 7% … Read More
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
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
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
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
Wes-Tech is planning to attend the Automate show, to be held from May 22 – 25, 2023 at Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, MI. In planning for the show, we came across an insightful blog post by the team over at Automate about how automation helps lower costs. The issue: Numerous financial challenges in … Read More