New Motion Control Technology is Solving Manufacturing Crises

Motion control applications are changing the nature of manufacturing. While the industrial sector faces increasing pressure from market forces, automation technology is stepping up and alleviating that pressure.

These market forces come from a variety of sources and affect the industrial sector in different ways. One of the most notable influences is the affect of consumer demands – something not typically associated with industrial business models.

Manufacturers are not exempt from end-user expectations. Consumer demands are passed up the supply chain, putting enormous pressure on the industrial sector.

Market Forces in the Current Industrial Environment

Manufacturers are facing a greater need for fast development cycles, demand for customization and pressure to reduce costs. Many of these market forces conflict directly with the traditional way of doing things.

These forces have translated into a tougher day-to-day reality for the industrial sector. OEMs are working on much tighter budgets with smaller engineering staffs, implementing lean manufacturing methods, and relying heavily on OEE metrics to keep track of productivity.

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Current market forces have created a widespread need for operational innovation.

Motion Control Applications Address Industrial Sector Needs

Robotic technology is an innovative, disruptive force in the industrial sector. Motion control systems are designed to provide superior performance, flexibility, ease of use, productivity and safety.

Many new technologies are driving these changes. The industrial sector is expected to represent 37% of the market for connected devices. Machine integration improves efficiency, minimizes downtime, shrinks lead-time, reduces inventory levels and lowers operational costs.

Motion control applications provide huge power savings, which is crucial, because 25% of operational costs are from energy consumption. Automated systems are also much safer - and increases in safety can be leveraged for productivity gains by streamlining operations, reducing downtime and increasing throughput.

Consumer demands, among other market forces, are creating a need for manufacturers to be faster, leaner and more efficient. Motion control technology is helping the industrial sector meet these demands.

Watch this archived webinar to learn more about disruptive technological forces and see quantitative case studies in a variety of industries.