Fabricating metal provides an ideal use case for automation. Processes often are repetitive and require a high amount of precision – the perfect working conditions for an industrial robot. Laser cutting, in particular, can see significant improvements from introducing automation into the equation.
As helpful as factory automation can be, it requires a substantial amount of forethought. The three most common barriers to automation are each cost-related, as robotics have high upfront costs and typically take a while to produce a positive ROI. If you hope to make the most of these investments, you should plan their implementation carefully.
