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Leveraging robotics for industrial sustainability

Industrial robots have traditionally been viewed as a high-energy consumption technology. However, with next-generation solutions, robotics pave the way for sustainable operations.

29/05/2024 17:13:56

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Industrial robotics serve a broad and varied purpose across industrial applications, ranging from small intricate assembly lines to huge production facilities – and everything in between. The
benefits of leveraging robotics have been widely discussed, highlighting how businesses of any size can improve efficiency and quality, while lessening the impact of the skills gap by
upskilling the existing workforce into new supervisory roles.

While we are entering the next generation of robotics solutions, a perception from pre-digitalisation has remained that the technology will always
be high energy consumption, working against businesses eager to achieve sustainability goals when, in fact, the exact opposite is true.

The latest robotics solutions provide an immense opportunity
to contribute towards sustainability goals, delivering value throughout the entire life cycle of an asset and benefiting both the OEM and end user.

Read the full article in DPA's June 2024 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.