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Explore ‘Robotics in Business’ with RIA Member ARC Specialties
American manufacturing is falling behind, largely due to an inability to compete with other countries around the globe on the axis of cheap labor – but there’s a solution in sight.
By leveraging robots and automation, America can maintain its standard of living, elevate human labor to positions of innovation, and close the widening global manufacturing gap with solutions that tackle the dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs in our society.
Dan Allford, President of RIA member ARC Specialties, is here to tell you how.
In ARC Specialties’ latest educational course, titled “Robotics in Business” and presented and produced by MarketScale, Allford guides learners through the origins of automation, the future of robots, and the upcoming American manufacturing Renaissance he sees just over the horizon.
Learning Goals of ‘Robotics in Business’
As you move through the course, Allford will share the expertise he’s gained over more than four decades navigating the evolving landscape of manufacturing and automation, outlining:
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- The origins of robots and how they came to be
- The three laws that began in science fiction, yet still govern robotics today
- The different types of robots and their unique purposes and advantages
- The step-by-step journey ARC undertakes to craft a robot for a given vision and goal
- How to select the right automation solutions to keep your organization competitive
- How the U.S. can close the efficiency gap with the rest of the world and kick off a bright manufacturing future
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ARC Specialties, Inc.
ARC Specialties provides custom automated solutions for complex manufacturing problems. Specializing in PLC, CNC, and 6-axis robotic systems, we offer full-scale prototyping and the American-made ARC6 robot to improve machine quality and shorten delivery times.
Discover how ARC Specialties, Inc. can support your automation journey with their complete range of solutions and expertise.
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