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Robotics and Unemployment: a Double-Edged Sword
Robotics has undoubtedly penetrated many industries in recent years. However, online sources provide conflicting information on whether this has caused job creation or destruction. Robotics causing unemployment has been increasingly addressed as more workers are found to be displaced from their jobs. The term for this is officially called ‘technological...
Industrial Automation for Spraying and Shot Peening
Spraying and shot peening are processes used to increase the life span of metal parts in machinery. This procedure is commonly used in the aerospace and marine industry where metal structures need to cope with harsh environmental conditions. As companies try to maximize profits, industrial automation for spraying and shot...
Augmentus 2022 In Review
2022 has been a fantastic year filled with rich milestones. We tackled new projects, strengthened our relationships with our clients and partners and achieved industry-renowned awards. The year has been insightful and we are grateful for all the support that Augmentus has received from our partners and clients. As we...
The Ultimate Guide to Automated Sanding & Polishing: Revolutionizing Surface Finishing
Sanding and polishing applications are used commonly in many manufacturing processes, including those in the automotive and aerospace industries. As technology improves, companies are looking to automate robots and integrate them into their processes. Compared to the past, robots are now equipped with sensors that can detect visual and tactical...
Top 3 Types of Robots Used In The Supply Chain Industry
Due to COVID-19, social distancing has become the new normal. In many countries, lockdowns have been imposed. As more people stay at home and shop online, there is an increase in demand for e-commerce. Along with the many orders to fulfil, enhanced social distancing rules and worker safety are of...
3 Ways to Program Industrial and Collaborative Robots
All robots require specific programming that may seem daunting, especially for someone without a tech background. With investments from venture firms and the global robotics technology reaching 170.08 billion by 2027 [1], there will be a surge in demand for robot programmers in the coming years. This guide serves as...
Industrial Robots Integration: Top 3 Challenges
More companies around the world are adopting robot systems and automating their processes. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the World Robotics 2020 Industrial Robots report shows a record of 2.7 million industrial robots operating in factories around the world – an increase of 12% from 2019. [1]...
How Have Robots Helped Us During Covid-19?
In the early stages of Covid-19, many countries were not well equipped to combat the virus. Besides the existing work medical staff had, they also had to cope with the pandemic, which placed them at a higher risk due to increased exposure. Hence, the medical industry began to turn to...
Robots in Automotive Factories: What Worked and What Didn’t – Part 3
Automotive factories have long been using robots. As car companies progress towards automation, they are increasingly relying on robots, especially collaborative robots (cobots), to improve their productivity. For example, the BMW’s Spartanburg site used cobots to take over installing the inside of car doors with moisture prevention and sound insulation....