Automation has been a part of human technology for centuries. Still, there are a lot of preconceived notions regarding automation that needs to be demystified such as its impact on jobs, safety, and product quality. Here are some ways automation can affect the manufacturing industry.
Automation can lead to exponential growth in terms of productivity and sales. A production line can produce thousands of the same product daily with precision. This lessens the likelihood of defective products due to the lack of human error.
By replacing man with machine, this also lowers the risk of workplace injury. With multiple safety precautions, automated service lines can produce items through simple human oversight. This also lowers the overhead needed compared to a human-run production line.
Although this might seem like automation leads to fewer jobs, it actually opens more opportunities for other segments. For example, a company can reduce its spending by using automated machines in production and hire more people in sales to keep up with a large number of products being produced.
However, there are some risks when investing in automation. One of which is investing in machines that create products such as electronics which become obsolete in a few years. Companies should be able to narrow down which product to produce and make sure the investment on automated machines goes a long way.
Peter Zieve is an inventor with 23 patents and the owner of an innovative business. He is the founder and CEO of Electroimpact, Inc., a world leader in design and manufacturing of aerospace tooling and automation. For more on Peter, click here.
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