{"id":12190,"date":"2022-06-16T13:20:38","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T12:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palpack.co.uk\/?p=12190"},"modified":"2022-06-16T13:20:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T12:20:38","slug":"why-use-robots-in-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palpack.co.uk\/news\/why-use-robots-in-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Why use robots in manufacturing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The use of robots in manufacturing globally has doubled in the last five years, but the UK is struggling to keep pace with this speed of growth. It\u2019s a worrying trend that could explain why some manufacturers are losing work to their overseas competitors.<\/b><\/p>\n

In this article, we look at how robots can give your business a leading edge.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Robots for manufacturing \u2013 a leading edge<\/h2>\n

Automated robots are helping manufacturers to boost their productivity without relying on a large workforce, and, at the same time, reduce their overheads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike their human counterparts, robots can consistently produce work to a high standard without getting tired or needing a break. This gives manufacturers the option to run their operations 24\/7 without the cost of taking on extra staff or compromising on quality. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>In practice, this means they have the flexibility to scale-up production quickly and take advantage of high demand when it\u2019s there. Those businesses that are resisting the move towards automation, risk getting left behind \u2013 unable to compete on lead time or price.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=\u201dBoost your competitive advantage \u2013 talk to PALpack today\u201d link=\u201durl:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.palpack.co.uk%2Fcontact-us%2F|title:Contact%20Us|target:_blank\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Investing now for long-term benefits<\/h2>\n

The upfront cost of machinery may seem like a barrier to entry, but over the long term, businesses stand to gain financially by investing in automation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Replacing human operatives stops manufacturers being overly reliant on having a large workforce. The outcome is a vastly reduced labour bill and a cut in associated costs, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n