Manufacturers in many industries, including automotive, medical devices and electronics, have benefited from automating mass production and the corresponding gains in efficiency. At the same time, however, sustainability is increasingly becoming a priority. Consumers, OEMs and politicians alike are calling for more sustainable production processes throughout the value chain, and a product’s ecological footprint is becoming an important consideration for buyers.
Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to save energy and decrease the carbon footprint of manufacturing. Presses are one example. These machines are used in numerous processes, including press-fitting, riveting, staking, swaging, crimping, punching, clipping, embossing and spring testing.