Automation Is the Future of Manufacturing | Okuma America
Automation in manufacturing, the use of computer-controlled equipment and software to perform manufacturing production processes, was developed to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity in manufacturing operations.
From loading and unloading to conveyor or pallet systems, automation allows you to optimize the flow of production without an operator performing repetitive tasks.
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With precise actions and timing, automation eliminates human error for seamless, highly accurate manufacturing.
The following is a guide to all types of automation—when it was created, how it has evolved, and how it can benefit your shop.
Here are the sections we'll be talking about:
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Leveraging CNC automation on the shop floor allows machines to do what they do best and people to do what they do best.
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Today, AI technology plays a key role in automation, bringing a level of smart decision-making and adaptability to manufacturing that previously wasn’t possible.
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When you understand opportunities for improvement, you can easily identify anything in your process that’s standing in the way of achieving success, take measures to fix those areas, and implement automated processes that will help you meet your goals.
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Depending on the type of machine you’re looking to automate, certain types of automation will serve a different purpose and will match better with certain machines.