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Thus, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times. **[Safety](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/modern-safetys-continuing-evolution)**is often viewed as an extra responsibility, something that comes with greater paperwork and overhead. The truth, however, is quite different. Having a safe working environment can actually have benefits such as assurance of regulatory compliance and increased productivity from the factory floor. ## [Industrial Robotics Market Growth](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/industrial-robotics-market-growth) Posted on [July 13, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/industrial-robotics-market-growth) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/RObotics.jpg)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/industrial-robotics-market-growth) As technology becomes more prevalent, machines are now being used to build other machines. Most of the robots produced are shipped to various factories where they play a key role in the manufacturing of cars, laptops, and other equipment. It has been reported by Loup Ventures that as more people are swayed towards gadgets, **[the market for industrial robots is bound to grow over 175 percent over the next decade](http://loupventures.com/industrial-robotics-outlook-2025/).** But the dynamic is going to change as well. The driver of this growth won’t consist primarily of industrial arms joining car parts as they have been for decades. Instead, a new generation of robots is taking over that is smarter, more compact, and much more collaborative than the traditional industrial robot. These collaborative robots will account for a large percentage of robots sold in future decades throughout industries. To compare, collaborative robots today only account for 3 percent of industrial robots. ## [Benefits of Automated Deburring](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/top-technological-trends-in-material-handling-0) Posted on [July 06, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/top-technological-trends-in-material-handling-0) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/Benefits%20of%20Automated%20Deburring.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/top-technological-trends-in-material-handling-0) Previous deburring methods required a lot of time and effort to occur. An operator would unload cut parts from a plasma cutting machine, reload a sheet, and then manually grind the burrs and slagging off any edges. Once the operator finished grinding, the ground parts are retrieved by a material handler and carried away. These steps are repeated over and over, with the next batch of cut parts being unloaded, and going through the hand-grinding process. While the operation may sound coordinated to someone who runs a low-volume establishment, the truth is this kind of work is difficult and prone to issues on a wide scale. ## [The Rise of the Smart Factory](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-rise-of-the-smart-factory) Posted on [June 29, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-rise-of-the-smart-factory) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/The%20Rise%20of%20the%20Smart%20Factory.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-rise-of-the-smart-factory) The Factory of the Future, better known as Smart Factory, is a paradise of efficiency where words like defect, downtime, and delays exist only within historical facility logs. The facility is powered by a web of interconnected devices operating together in harmony for the satisfaction of clients and customers within time frames, and at a manageable cost. Such a factory represents the epitome of technological development, illustrating a perfect mix between high-tech tools and skilled workers that complement each other. And while this may still be a fantastic dream, its much closer than one might think. ## [Collaborative Robotics vs. Traditional Robotics in Manufacturing](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/collaborative-robotics-vs.-traditional-robotics-in-manufacturing) Posted on [April 17, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/collaborative-robotics-vs.-traditional-robotics-in-manufacturing) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/robo.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/collaborative-robotics-vs.-traditional-robotics-in-manufacturing) There is no one-size-fits-all solution in the world of manufacturing. Automating processes is a complex issue, with robots ranging from the size of an insect to as powerful enough to move automobile chassis. In recent years, a new term has been coined by manufacturers and machine builders to define a breed of robots that can work in conjunction with human presence: **[collaborative robots, or cobots.](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/choosing-between-cobots-and-industrial-robots)** ## [IIoT & Robotics on the Plant Floor](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-robotics-on-the-plant-floor) Posted on [March 09, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-robotics-on-the-plant-floor) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/iiot%20%281%29.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/iiot-and-robotics-on-the-plant-floor) Data has always been there around us; it’s only a matter of harnessing it that makes all the difference. The **[Industrial Internet of Things](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-knowledge-required-for-iot)** is poised to revolutionize manufacturing by arming devices with data and connecting them to a centralized system. In theory, this would enable them to do anything from providing in-depth data, learning machine’s workings and optimizing operations. ## [Five Ways That Can Advance Robotics in Manufacturing](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/five-ways-that-can-advance-robotics-in-manufacturing) Posted on [January 24, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/five-ways-that-can-advance-robotics-in-manufacturing) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/IMG_4568_Edited_2_web.jpg)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/five-ways-that-can-advance-robotics-in-manufacturing) Despite the string of **[advancements in the field of automation, robotics](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/benefits-of-manufacturing-automation)** remains a relatively young field, holding promises that would take years to mature on a large-scale. The success of robots however has sparked interest of several businesses, and many have started migrating towards this technology. ## [The Growth of Industrial Robotics: FANUC on the Rise](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-growth-of-industrial-robotics-fanuc-on-the-rise) Posted on [January 18, 2018](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-growth-of-industrial-robotics-fanuc-on-the-rise) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/industrial%20robotics.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/the-growth-of-industrial-robotics-fanuc-on-the-rise) It’s strange how so many of us accept [the existence of robots](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/why-move-towards-industrial-robotics) and the role they play in our life, but so little of us actually know about the brains behind such technology. **[FANUC](https://www.fanucamerica.com/)** is one of those companies that has its hands in everything, but is almost never publicly recognized for it. FANUC is the world’s largest maker of industrial robots, and has over 400,000 machines dedicated to this task. ## [Why Move Towards Industrial Robotics?](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/why-move-towards-industrial-robotics) Posted on [November 10, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/why-move-towards-industrial-robotics) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/industrial%20robotics.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/why-move-towards-industrial-robotics) While robots do bring numerous benefits in terms of [efficiency, safety and reliability](http://www.premierautomation.com/what-we-do/robotics/) for an industry, at the same time they tend to overwhelm workers with the notion that their jobs are going to be replaced. The reaction is quite common, especially in small to medium sized firms for whom automation is more of a necessity to stay competitive. ## [How Robots are Changing Heavy Fabrication](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/how-robots-are-changing-heavy-fabrication) Posted on [October 30, 2017](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/how-robots-are-changing-heavy-fabrication) by [Premier Automation](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/author/premier-automation) [![](https://info.premierautomation.com/hubfs/robots.png)](https://info.premierautomation.com/blog/how-robots-are-changing-heavy-fabrication) A technological evolution is underway in the Heavy Fabrication industry, particularly those that involve large-part & large-plat foundry applications. Conventionally, the industry has relied heavily on human labor, hoists and cranes to get the job done, but the downward trend in the cost of robots has allowed these industries to look towards **[robotic automation](http://www.premierautomation.com/robotics/overview/)**. 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