In the recent years, the application and benefits of automation in various industries and businesses have grown dramatically. Automation covers a broad range of processes from raw material processing, product handling to packaging and implementation of safety systems. The idea behind automation is to efficiently utilise resources, lower emissions and costs and improve safety.
Back in the days, automation is targeted more towards the mass production industries. Now, automation is more readily available not only to the giant corporations, but also to small businesses. The recent systems also possess more features, compact and affordable. Smaller businesses are now able to apply process automation as well due to the advancement of automation system.
Here are 9 benefits of implementing automation systems:
- Keeping up with the competition
The traditional barriers between information, communication and automation technology are fading as technology advances. It is foreseeable that in the future, more businesses, big and small, are going to implement process automation. It is becoming the norm in the industries and as time goes by, competition will become even fiercer, justifying the need to implement more advanced technology.
- Improve productivity & efficiency
It is common sense that manual labours have fluctuating productivity and efficiency levels depending on the focus, mood and fatigue of the workers, just to name a few. However, there are so many more factors involved when employing manual labours which affect the output of production. It is highly advantageous for a business to implement automation, as robots and machines do not have these biological factors that would undermine their output consistency. Even a single conveyor system would improve production throughput significantly.
Additionally, robots can work 24/7, 365 a year and produce consistent output throughout. With minimal and regular maintenance, it is guaranteed to skyrocket your production efficiency. Aside from that, you get a detailed breakdown of technical data that can be analysed for continuous improvement on the production processes.
- Reduce costs in the long run
Investing in an automation system has never been cheap. However, when is it designed properly, it will be cost-effective. Meaning, the improvements in effectiveness and productivity of the business will justify the cost for automation. Higher production output results in higher sales and returns in investment and in the long run, increases profit for the business.
- Custom designed systems
Automation systems are made to the business’ requirements. Automation systems for every business is different as they have different products, procedures, building layout, etc. This makes the system very personalised to each business and made to run the production line at its most optimal state, taking into account the factors mentioned above. Just like a key made to only fit a particular keyhole, it is how an automation system should be designed, to fit a particular business’ wants and needs.
- Increased workplace health and safety
Australia is big on workplace health and safety, which makes it the perfect place to adopt automation systems into your business! Any automation system should come with an appropriate safety system. The purpose of safety not only to protect the workers but also the machinery and products.
- Provide quality assurance
Manual labour quality fluctuates depending on the status of the labourers. Mood, fatigue, environmental condition, etc. affect the quality of work. Automation systems eliminate the dependency of the outcome quality. Machinery, especially industrial/heavy duty level ones are not bothered by any of those factors and will provide consistent quality throughout.
- Reduced and easier maintenance
Automation systems are made to handle specific processes, which means that their design would include prevention or minimisation of damage due to product handling. Any other damages from wear and tear are generally easy to repair and require minimal maintenance. Don’t worry, we can teach you how to maintain your system and it won’t be as difficult as fixing a space ship!
- Compact-sized
As mentioned before, the size of the system would also be dependent on the layout and space available. The system could have multiple layers or levels of operational lines, which significantly reduces the size of the system. We have always been challenged to think outside the box and to use our creativity to provide the clients with the most effective, yet compact system possible.
- Expansive modular system
One of the biggest factors driving businesses to adopt automation system is due to its limitless possibilities in system expansion. You don’t need to buy separate systems to do different things on the same product, you can grow the system instead so that the production flow automatically from one process to another. Automation system is a long-term investment that can grow your business indefinitely. In the industry, we always say, “it’s not about how much we can do, it’s about how far the client wants to go”.
With all these advantages, businesses should really consider automation for their processes. Benefits of adopting automation systems are tremendous and worth the investment.
If you have a feeling that you can improve the productivity and efficiency of your production line, but don’t know where to start, give us a call! You can visit our contact us page for more details! It will be worth your time as we could give you options and ideas on improvements without obligations. So, don’t wait! Get your business in the front-line now!
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