The surprising ROI of ergonomics in manufacturing
When manufacturers think about return on investment, they often look at numbers tied to output: faster cycle times, fewer...
Ergonomics 101 for factory managers
If your team stacks boxes all day, ergonomics shouldn’t be an afterthought; it should be the first thing you think about.
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Debunking the “20-pound rule”: Why weight isn’t the only risk in manual lifting
"Is it under 20 pounds? Then it’s fine to lift." That myth has lived too long on factory floors.In reality, the dangers of...
What is the NIOSH Composite Lifting Index?
Manual palletizing might look simple. But behind every lift is a set of forces, postures, and risks that add up fast,...
Tech giants choose Robotiq
When the biggest names in tech choose a tool, the industry takes notice.Recently, Robotiq Adaptive Grippers have been spotted...
From injury to innovation: Why manual palletizing is ripe for automation
On paper, palletizing looks like a basic task: stack boxes, repeat. In reality, it’s one of the most injury-prone jobs in...
Where to start with palletizing automation? The Robotiq Palletizing Fit Tool tells you exactly what you need
End-of-line automation shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. Yet for many manufacturers, choosing the right palletizing solution...
When a bottleneck costs more than you think: How one winery turned to automation
Let’s set the scene: a successful, family-owned winery in Northern California. Two shifts a day. Seven days a week. Bottling...
The hidden costs of manual palletizing
Musculoskeletal injuries don’t always show up on the production report—but they hit hard where it hurts: your workforce, your...
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