| Some manufacturing companies claim that they don't | | | | being constantly refined so we are able to produce |
| have the cash right now, or that they will put off | | | | robotic systems at better prices. |
| thinking about automation into the future. But during this | | | | 4. Banks are lending. |
| economic recession may be the best time to invest in | | | | 5. Your competitors and the best-run companies are |
| your manufacturing company's future with robotic | | | | investing in automation. |
| automation. | | | | 6. Manufacturers best suited for consumer demand |
| Here are my Top 10 reasons to automate now... | | | | changes will be the leaders. Is your current operation |
| 1. Don't wait for the economy to recover. System | | | | flexible enough to handle quick changes? |
| integrators that may be slower now will be flooded | | | | 7. Today's consumers are demanding high quality and |
| with orders and your order will go to the back of the | | | | lower cost. Automation can help ensure both. |
| line. You will lose out to your competitors who got their | | | | 8. Whomever can produce their products fastest at |
| orders in first. | | | | the lowest cost wins market share. |
| 2. It takes time to install a new robotic system. Do it | | | | 9. Reduced building and energy costs. With automation |
| now while you are slower rather than having to shut | | | | systems you can minimize your energy demands...while |
| down a line for installation when you are working to | | | | greening our environment. |
| capacity. | | | | 10. The recession won't last. An economic recovery |
| 3. Robots and robotics are affordable. And as with | | | | will happen and you will be more profitably positioned in |
| many system integrators, our own processes are | | | | advance to respond quickly. |