Manufacturing
Manufacturing automation with humanoid robots
Mobile Manipulation Robots (MMRs), like Digit, make manufacturing operations flexible, adaptable, and scalable.
Challenges Facing Manufacturers
Adapting to Industry 4.0
As the industry evolves towards Industry 4.0, companies face the challenge of integrating new technologies seamlessly into their operations. From cloud automation platforms to interconnected systems and smart factories, the digital transformation presents both opportunities and obstacles. Manufacturers must invest in upskilling their workforce, fostering a culture of innovation, and strategically deploying automation solutions like MMRs.
Embracing Lean
Principles
In a landscape defined by tight margins and increasing demand for efficiency, manufacturers are embracing lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations and reduce waste. From eliminating non-value-added activities to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, the journey towards lean manufacturing is essential for staying agile and competitive in today's market.
Navigating Labor
Shortages
Today's manufacturing industry grapples with chronic labor shortages, exacerbated by recent global events like the COVID-19 pandemic. With an aging workforce and dwindling interest among younger generations, finding and retaining skilled workers poses a significant challenge. Manufacturers must innovate and adapt, leveraging automation solutions like MMRs to fill the gaps.
Digit + Agility Arc is the Answer
Optimize Production Processes with Digit
Optimizing production processes in today's fast-paced manufacturing landscape is essential for staying competitive and meeting customer demands. MMRs like Digit offer a cutting-edge solution to streamline manufacturing operations and drive efficiency to new heights. With versatile capabilities, MMRs can perform a wide range of tasks autonomously. By deploying Digit in production facilities, businesses can reduce cycle times, minimize errors, and increase overall productivity.
These adaptable robots seamlessly integrate into existing workflows. With real-time tracking and monitoring features, the Agility Solution ensures accurate process management and quality control throughout the facility. By optimizing production processes with Agility’s technology, businesses can achieve operational excellence, reduce costs, and deliver high-quality products to market faster than ever before.
Solution Spotlight
Lineside Delivery
Today's manufacturing industry is facing challenges on all fronts. Material shortages and reshoring have disrupted supply chains and increased unpredictability. Customer demand has shifted, with product variety and convenience as the new norm.
Manufacturers must innovate and adapt, but some might say that modifying manufacturing facilities can be one of the hardest problems to tackle due to the success of the whole system relying heavily on parts moving around the facility with very specific timing needs.
MMRs like Digit are a perfect fit for this industry because they can be integrated into each tote transfer step of the line feeding and replenishment processes. Allowing your workers to focus on value-added tasks while Digit handles the heavy lifting of floor stock materials from AMR automated carts to flow racks. Learn more about our Flow Rack & Cart Replenishment Solution.