Automation of production brings many benefits to plants focused on manufacturing activities. The implementation of modern solutions in this area allows primarily to increase efficiency and precision in production processes and provides a number of other benefits that are worth pointing out and taking into account when strategically managing the company's development. Here are the main groups of arguments:
Efficiency, precision and stability of automated production processes
Machines in most cases allow you to carry out production processes much faster than people. In addition, the risk of mistakes is much lower – especially for tasks that require very high precision. Machines always work in the same way, and accuracy does not decrease with the time of production processes.
The way employees perform their tasks, as well as their efficiency, are characterized by great diversity. It is also worth mentioning that due to many factors, the staff may not be fully available, e.g. in a situation where an employee takes leave on demand.
In the case of an automated machine park, the stability of production processes is therefore much higher. Machines always work with the same performance, they are almost always ready for operation. On the other hand, faults and failures appear in their case extremely rarely.
Thanks to the stability of production processes, it is also possible to better predict the number of manufactured products in a given month, thanks to which planning, for example, the delivery of materials, is much more effective and facilitated.
Summarizing the above considerations, the following benefits associated with linking automation to production management strategies should be enumerated in points:
- Speed of implementation
- High error-free and precise execution of elements or systems
- Constant rhythm and efficiency of the production process
- Stability of efficiency
- Relatively high or very high independence from absenteeism or shortage of workers in the labour market
- High planning and predictability of production results
- Convenient logistics of materials and prefabricated elements dependent on predictable processes
- Low failure rate of production line systems
It is worth noting, however, that especially the last mentioned factor: the reliability of the system, results primarily from the implementation of automation of production processes by an experienced and reliable company.That is why we recommend ourselves for the implementation of demanding orders. The brand we have been working for for years (MTA) is the appropriate competence required for technically advanced orders related to production automation.
Increasing ergonomics and safety at the production site thanks to industrial automation
Another very important benefit of implementing automated production in the enterprise is to increase the ergonomics of work. More physically or mentally demanding production processes can be performed by machines. In turn, employees in this case are delegated to lighter tasks. This undoubtedly also translates into greater staff satisfaction with working conditions.
Some tasks related to production are characterized by a high degree of threat to the health or life of employees. The ability to carry out these processes by modern and automated machines therefore translates directly into increased personnel safety.
Listing further arguments in favor of production automation in the context of process ergonomics, we will calculate:
- Ability to differentiate production processes in terms of effort, time and accuracy requirements
- Possibility to relieve employees
- Improving people's health and safety at work
Integration of machine and worker work
It should be remembered that the purpose of automation is not to replace the human factor in manufacturing plants with machines, but to integrate them. For this reason, modern machine parks should take into account all issues related to their intuitive operation – this is also an important aspect of improving production processes in the company.
Creating synergy between employees and automated machine parks guarantees measurable benefits for both the staff and the company itself.
Summarizing the points of this paragraph, we will add to the advantages of automation:
- Integration of specialist and machine activities and improvement of production results
- Scalability of processes requiring professional support
Optimization of production costs
Undoubtedly, the introduction of production automation to the enterprise requires large investments, which, however, pays off from day one. The development of automation in the enterprise over time translates into an increase in the profitability of the plant. It is also worth remembering that the introduction of such solutions results in a reduction in costs, and at the same time very often an increase in the quality of the final product.
Last, important factors included in the unquestionable advantages of automation:
- Increasing the profitability of processes
- Sustainable, ergonomic use of materials and energy resources
- Improving the quality of the final product
Automation of production processes in your plant
As you can see, the implementation of industrial automation is a multi-stage, logistic undertaking. The article tried to present the arguments directly influencing the strategic decision to introduce solutions in this area. An equally important undertaking is a well-prepared implementation project and the quality of its implementation.
The full success of automation is primarily due to the experience and competence of the company that carries out such implementation. It requires an understanding of the needs of a given company, the right design, as well as supported by experience and professional implementation solutions. For this reason, we cordially encourage you to cooperate with MTA – a company with over 20 years of experience in industrial automation.
Automation of production processes is a solution implemented in many industries. It guarantees a number of benefits, and for many plants it is the foundation for development. It can be assumed that production automation is the field that represents the future of the industrial sector. So we recommend ourselves for this future.