Metalcraft has purchased an OMRON TM5-900 robot - a collaborative robot, which means it is designed to work around and with people. Robotics can be very useful in the manufacturing process.
The robot has safety features designed into the unit so it knows if it is bumping into something or someone, and will stop immediately.
Metalcraft also is adding a safety feature that senses if there are people in the work zone, causing the robot to slow down accordingly.
Metalcraft has had a focus on automation for years, and this is the first venture into what we call flexible automation, which means the robot can be moved to different areas based on workloads. This feature is key, as we have fluctuations in our manufacturing schedule, PTO days, etc., so we can shift the robot to where it is most beneficial to our needs.
It is a very new technology for Metalcraft, and we are learning quickly developing a list of areas where the collaborative robot can assist our members in the manufacturing process.
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About the Author: Marianne Alvarado
Marianne Alvarado is our Vice President of Sales. Alvarado joined Metalcraft in March of 2000 as a Territory Specialist, became Sales Manager in January 2022 and was named Vice President of Sales during August of 2023. She leads both the Outside and Inside Sales teams. Marianne lives in Davenport with her husband, Dave Beeman.
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