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In this conversation, the focus is on the journey of transitioning from manual to semi-automated processes at XYZ, guided by Shane's insights. The discussion begins with acknowledging the initial hurdles and misconceptions surrounding automation, emphasizing that not all tasks are suitable for robotic intervention. Drawing from experiences in highly automated environments, Shane outlines the meticulous process of assessing feasibility, complexity, and cost-effectiveness. The conversation highlights the pivotal role of understanding the application's intricacies and challenges, ranging from repetitive tasks to complex assembly processes. Shane emphasizes the importance of aligning automation with specific needs, whether it's addressing labor shortages, enhancing ergonomics, or mitigating safety concerns. Real-world scenarios, such as high turnover rates in challenging work environments, underscore the pragmatic approach towards automation implementation. Delving deeper, the discussion navigates through the meticulous breakdown of manual processes to identify opportunities for semi-automation. Factors such as cycle times, product specifications, and technical requirements are meticulously evaluated to determine the suitability and level of automation. Collaborative efforts with customers entail conceptualizing and validating proof of concepts, utilizing advanced software and real-life demonstrations to showcase feasibility and efficiency. As the conversation progresses, the focus shifts towards budgetary considerations and proposal development, ensuring alignment with financial constraints while delivering tangible ROI. Shane's insights provide a comprehensive roadmap for organizations seeking to embrace semi-automation, emphasizing the iterative nature of the process and the importance of strategic planning and collaboration throughout the journey.

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🗻 Starting a company is all about new heights. Visiting conferences and networking events to represent our own DataChaperone BV is one of my favorites. Yesterday, I attended The Lab Automation 2024 conference hosted by FHI Laboratorium Technologie and felt very much in place. 🎯 The program made an excellent case for automation. The speakers shared their experience, resulting in a clear how-to guide. They suggested that taking a helicopter view of your activities and stakeholders is key to successful automation. Reducing processes to standardized blocks and hiring the right people is also important. 🤔 What struck me is that automation solutions were mostly focusing on hardware applications. Rare data analysis automation platforms did not meet the automation philosophy. Talking to visitors, I learned that automating data analysis pipelines is high on the wish-list. But the energy barrier to professionalize the workflows appears high, moving it down on the priority list. 💪 DataChaperone BV offers a solution to this problem. Our platform empowers users with walk-away automation, constant high quality results, and flexibility. Let's talk about how we can help you take your automation to new heights!

One of my greatest privileges is seeing companies transform through design and sales automation. Automating 80%+ of the RFQ process with engineering outputs and an exceptional customer experience isn't a pipe dream. It's real. Allow Engineers to focus on innovation - which is what Engineers love to do AND manufacturers need to remain competitive and, better yet...thrive.

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How to automate your mornings 😂 I was on a training webinar and someone asked me about one of the most creative videos I have seen in the last few months and this one from Jospeh's Machines came to mind. You know you are getting old when all you think is how messy the floor is now 😃 Joe Neale - You know who this reminds me of 😁 #automation

One of the most challenging parts of winning at automation, is clearly defining expectations. Like all relationships, misrepresenting expectations early on can lead to confusion and discord within and between teams. No matter how good the equipment, a poor scope of work will lead to problems. Before anyone spends a dollar on a project, take time to clearly define what you want to achieve. Stick to the plan, and note “what-if’s” for future improvement projects. #manufacturing #automation

🚀 In today's competitive manufacturing landscape, staying ahead means integrating efficient design and sales automation. Here's why it's a game changer: -Streamlined Configuration: Design automation revolutionizes product conceptualization, advancing efficiency and innovation. -Sales Acceleration: Automation leads to quicker quotes, faster sales cycles, and increased conversions, giving a competitive advantage. -Integration of Technology: Combining automation with technology enhances data accuracy, accessibility, and analysis. Invest in automation to streamline operations and position your company as a thought leader in the industry. Learn more in our blog: https://bit.ly/49GDJir... Applied Software, GRAITEC Group | GRAITEC CANADA | GRAITEC GROUP #Manufacturing #Automation #Leadership #Blog

Manufacturing Automation – the true Metric Not Failing doesn’t equal Success! All automation projects start with some Functional Specification or Scope of Work intended to define success and compiled through some level of due diligence of the current state, including: -         Stakeholder inputs and requirements. -         Functional descriptions. -         Process domain knowledge and expertise. -         Inputs and outputs definitions. -         Some educated guesses or assumptions. -         Upstream-downstream processes interfaces. -         A general theory of operation. -         Other attributes specific to the application. As such, the architecture is informed by the TECHNOLOGY to be used and the INTEGRATION of custom modules or features that will deliver some defined PRODUCTIVITY metric and best practices guide and monitor the project design and execution through a series of: -         Design reviews. -         Proof of principle exercises for custom modules. -         Rigorous project management to maintain budget and schedule constraints. -         Close integration of operational functions such as Design, Scheduling, Construction, Testing, etc. -         Other BEST PRACTICES of lessons learned from previous projects. And yet … INADEQUATE outcomes and even FAILURES persist! WHY? Assuming that everyone involved is acting in good faith but with some variance to be attributed to human frailty, we might define FAILURE into two general categories: 1.     Failure to achieve FUNCTIONALITY and PERFORMANCE, and 2.     Achieving full functionality and performance but missing the mark on increasing PRODUCTIVITY. With both failure modes perhaps occurring with the same frequency, the first appears to be easier to understand as it is probably mechanical and involving a mismatch of: -         Proper specification definition misaligned with the POSSIBLE. -         Misalignment between the design and the process. -         Wrong architecture for the application. -         Other, relatively easy to diagnose root causes, amounting to misalignment of the problem with the team tasked to execute the project. The second type of failure is typically attributed to a lack of understanding of the target process VALUE STREAM and improper identification of WHAT to automate. Not Failing doesn’t equal Success! -- “What went wrong?” -- Do you have an example of a successful project that failed to increase productivity? Your thoughts are appreciated and please share this post if you think your connections will find it of interest. 👉 Comment, follow or connect to collaborate on automation for enhanced productivity in your process. https://lnkd.in/eWjGvY6w #industry40 #automation #productivity #robots