Plant Automation and New Challenges for 3-A Design (PDF)
Plant Automation and New Challenges for 3-A Design (PDF)
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‣ Of the 11 major Robotics manufacturers, 6 are<br />
now offering at least one “Food Grade”<br />
machine. These machines have come to market<br />
in the last 3 to 5 years.<br />
‣ 50% of current robotic devices are used by<br />
automotive mfrs. or their Tier 1 suppliers.<br />
‣ The Food Industry now accounts <strong>for</strong><br />
approximately 5% of annual robotic equipment<br />
sales <strong>and</strong> represents a major growth<br />
opportunity <strong>for</strong> RIA members.<br />
‣ Generally manufacturing sectors having high<br />
labor content <strong>and</strong> low margins can more easily<br />
justify <strong>for</strong> robotics implementation.