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after all of that, many companies will need to call the integrator back in each time that a traditional robot needs reprogramming.
4. Specialist Application Kits
Cobots are powerful platforms for performing all manner of applications, from screwdriving and sanding to inspection, machine tending and pal- letizing. As a result, an entire industry has arisen that builds on cobot plat-
forms to provide specialized peripherals and software designed to tackle specific applications. These kits contain everything required to get start- ed quickly on an application.
Look for a cobot supplier that can provide an ecosystem of certified third-party solutions spe- cially designed to take on press brake, stamping and other pressroom appli- cations. These application kits remove a lot of the guesswork involved in cobot deployment, and ensure rapid deploy- ments, lower TCO and faster ROI than both ad hoc and traditional automation
solutions.
5. Champion
“Without a project champion or
ambassador,” says Mayse, “your like- lihood of succeeding is almost nonex- istent.”
Identify someone within the organ- ization that can take ownership of the project and champion the solution. Without a cobot ambassador, the proj- ect likely will lack a focal point and your company won’t be well-placed to make the most of collaborative automation’s speedy deployment times. Well-made cobot systems can be used by employees with no previous robotics experience, so don’t assume that the cobot champion must have a huge amount of robotics or technical expe- rience. The champion could be a gen- eral associate with a good eye for process efficiency and an enthusiasm for new technologies. MF
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