At a time when recruitment in manufacturing continues to prove difficult , automation is becoming even more essential for the factories of today
CONTROL & AUTOMATION AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE ( AGV ) SYSTEMS
SEW-EURODRIVE UK
At a time when recruitment in manufacturing continues to prove difficult , automation is becoming even more essential for the factories of today
Andy Turner , sales and operations manager at SEW-EURODRIVE UK , explores why automation will revolutionise the industry moving forward .
Amongst the many things that are shaping the state of manufacturing , the ability to recruit new and younger people into the workforce is continuing to be an obstacle for those operating in various sectors , including us here at SEW-EURODRIVE UK .
Industry 4.0 , and even Industry 5.0 , are terms which we ’ re hearing more and more in the manufacturing industry . They reflect a shift towards the adoption of AI , automation , and other digital technologies , prioritising skilled human employees who can work in tandem with collaborative robots and advanced technology .
To fulfil gaps in labour , manufacturers have been turning to Automated Guided Vehicle ( AGV ) systems , which can revolutionise the way their factories operate . Made up of versatile , mobile , autonomous , and cooperative robots , AGV systems can help ease the workload of employees , allowing firms to focus on promoting more skilful work .
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