THE IMPORTANCE OF AUTOMATION 

Automation systems are widely used in many industrial jobs, from spray painting to welding to carrying heavy equipment. Industrial robots can produce high-quality goods for the consumers, generate a higher return on investment for the investors, and bring the safety to the workplace.

Produce high-quality goods for the consumers

Unlike human, industrial robots do not experience fatigue and inaccuracies. Instead they can produce high-quality goods at a very fast pace once configured properly. For example, robots can manufacture goods with a precision not found in even the most skilled human workers. As a result, companies like Apple can offer consumers high-quality goods at cheap prices.

Generates a high ROI for the investors

Industrial automation systems usually incur a hefty initial investment, but they save manufacturers substantial amounts of money in the long run. A robot is able to produce goods 24 hours a day except scheduled maintenance. The robots are made from materials that are easy to find and easy to fix. It’s much easier to program a robot than to train a human worker.

Bring safety to the workplace

While industrial robots have replaced human workers for many repetitive tasks, they can also perform tasks in dangerous conditions to improve the safety in the workplace as well. With improved safety, there will be less accidents and fewer healthcare concerns.

Automation systems don’t threaten the job opportunities for human workers; instead they open the doors for human workers to be trained to do more interesting, creative and safe jobs. The increased use of industrial robots will lead to fewer jobs for humans in an industrial setting, but more jobs in service, healthcare, education, and the entertainment industries. The repetitive jobs in factories will be dominated by the industrial robots, but the jobs that require creativity will be enjoyed more by humans.

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