ACE Issue 21 2019 | Page 12

Seven Reasons Why Your Business Needs To Automate Its Machine Tending Processes When it comes to robots and automation in the workplace, the UK remains far behind many of its global competitor nations. Many businesses still regard automation as a “nice-to- have” that’s only meant for the biggest players in the market. FANUC UK’s Mark Schlanker is here to argue that automation is becoming a must-have for the future of all UK manufacturing, big or small, and that machine tending might just be the best place to start. It’s finally happened. You’ve invested in a state-of-the-art, wire-cut EDM machine that will revolutionise the way you and your company work. You also have the potential to increase your productivity, expand the scope of your operations and improve the quality of your manufactured components. Your customers are thrilled that you are investing in the future. 12