Tagged: automation
What is Low Cost Automation and what do I get for my money?
By Adriana Glazer (Rewritten by Shizu Yamaguchi) The name “low cost automation” (LCA) says it all. By definition, this concept focuses on generating the maximum possible benefit while working with limited resources. Complexity vs....
Six advantages of automation for SMEs
Adriana Glazer | June 24, 2021 (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Although robotics and automation offer advantages for customers, employees, and production processes, they are still viewed critically by many SMEs. Entering automation can require...
Inside the IAP1 sprue picker: the fast automation upgrade for molding lines
Christian Schäfer | 3. April 2020 (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) The IAP1 sprue picker is used across more than 60 injection‑molding machines at igus. It supports cost‑effective automation, more economical production, and it also...
Automation in Warehousing: A Slow‑But‑Steady Revolution — and What Engineers Can Learn From It
Here’s a major trend emerging in warehouse automation today: automation is accelerating, but not in the flash‑cut way the public imagines. It’s slow, incremental, engineering‑intensive, and deeply reliant on solving hundreds of small mechanical...
Case Study: How igus and Camosun College Helped a Candle-Making Business
By Shizu Yamaguchi From Interior Design to a Small Business After a decade as an interior designer and co-owner of a design firm, Bryn Milward stepped away from client work in 2020 to focus...
Is Manual Labour Slowing You Down? Automate Smarter
The Problem Repetitive manual tasks can slow production, increase safety risks, and limit growth. For small and medium-sized businesses, these challenges often feel unavoidable, but they don’t have to be. Automation is no longer...
Automated security checkpoints: efficiency and security through modern technology
By Daniel Webers Automated airport security checkpoints are playing an increasingly important role in making international travel faster and safer. Traditional manual controls are often time-consuming and can lead to errors. Not only do...
