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Buying a Robot is Cheaper Than Outsourcing to China

The goal of every manufacturing process is to answer to customer needs with the lowest possible cost. Quite simple right? Some manufacturers are facing a point where they need to outsource their manufacturing process to reduce their cost and be able to answer customers demands. When the outsourcing is done locally, there is nothing to worry about. However, more often than not, outsourcing is done overseas in order to dramatically reduce manufacturingcosts. Even with transportation fees, it is often believed that outsourcing overseas remains cheaper, because of the low labor costs. Here is how you can increase your production rate while keeping your production in-house and keeping your employee's jobs safe.

 

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Mar 18, 2015 1:52 PM. 7 min read time
 
Buying a Robot is Cheaper Than Outsourcing to China

The goal of every manufacturing process is to answer to customer needs with the lowest possible cost. Quite simple right? Some...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Mar 18, 2015 1:52 PM
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How Long to Payback my Robot Investment?

We often get asked: ‘What is the cost of a robot?’. As there are a wide range of applications, robot brands, robot models and...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Mar 09, 2015 4:16 PM
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Injection Molding Machine Tending

In the latest blog posts, we have been talking about the different machine tending applications that can be done with a robot....

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Feb 24, 2015 11:50 AM
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All-inclusive Automated Machine Tending Cell

Machine tending is the operation which consists of feeding parts in and out of an industrial machine, as well as any side...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Feb 16, 2015 4:16 PM
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Collaborative Robots Change SME Productivity

Small and medium enterprises are introducing more collaborative robots to their shop floor to help them gain productivity. This...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Feb 10, 2015 11:19 AM
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How to Design Custom Fingertips for Your Application?

When designing any kind of mechanical device, you need to consider the context where it will work. Designing custom fingertips...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Feb 03, 2015 3:22 PM
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Is Your Perception of Machine Tending Up To Date!

While I was getting my university degree, I worked for a machine shop. Aerospace, military and optical parts were machined in...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Jan 28, 2015 10:03 AM
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Automation Means Evolving Workforce

Recently I had a discussion with friends and family about the place of automation in our society. Many people are claiming...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Jan 12, 2015 10:13 AM
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Why Use Robotiq Electric Servo-Grippers for Robot Machine Tending

With the release of our new 2-Finger 85 Adaptive Gripper we have noticed an increased interest by end-users for machine...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Dec 15, 2014 10:56 AM
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