There are many reasons to automate in today’s assembly industry. When assessing your process, the question “Why” must be asked and answered. Why are you doing this? What do you hope to gain by automating? What is your goal? Most companies are looking to reduce cost and increase efficiency, quality, and safety. Because it is common for the assembly process to consume a great deal of time and resources, it often makes good (dollars and) sense to automate.
Now that you’ve determined that you need to automate, what is the next step? Automation is a complex undertaking requiring a myriad of skill sets. There are a relentless amount of questions to be asked and answered. A robot integrator provides knowledge, experience, and expertise. But how exactly do you select a robot integrator? What should you be looking for and what questions should you be asking? This article will provide the tips and tools to select a robot integrator you can trust.