Posts by m.desjardins@robotiq.com (Maude Desjardins)

Go full throttle and keep the chips flying! 

Machine shops typically operate CNC machines at only 60-70% capacity, and there are multiple reasons behind this. The lack of skilled operators is one factor. The manufacturing industry faces major challenges, including high job turnover rates of up to 50% and a projected labor deficit of over 10% by 2030. The disinterest of the younger generation in repetitive and low-skilled jobs contributes to this deficit. Finding one good candidate is difficult, but finding a second candidate for a second shift is even more challenging. Finding a candidate who is willing to work night shifts feels almost like a miracle. But in today’s uncertain economic climate, with rising interest rates and global instability, wasting 30% of runtime is simply unaffordable. 

Keep chips flying! 

Machine shops typically operate CNC machines at only 60-70% capacity, and there are multiple reasons behind this. The lack of skilled operators is one factor. The manufacturing industry faces major challenges, including high job turnover rates of up to 50% and a projected labor deficit of over 10% by 2030. The younger generation’s disinterest in repetitive and low-skilled jobs contributes to this deficit. Finding one good candidate is difficult, but finding a second candidate for a second shift is even more challenging. Finding a candidate willing to work night shifts feels almost like a miracle. But in today’s uncertain economic climate, with rising interest rates and global instability, wasting 30% of runtime is simply unaffordable. 

With a payload capacity of 18 kg (40 lb) and stacking heights of up to 2150 mm (84 in), this turnkey solution is designed to help businesses effectively scale future operations and achieve a quick return on their investment.