Robotic and Lean manufacturing an odd couple-and a good match

摘要

Lean manufacturing requires exceptional efficiency without sacrificing productivity. While it would seem that highly standardized, rigid manufacturing techniques and technologies would be most desirable, flexible systems reliant on robotics for customization and optimization may offer more opportunities for Lean production. Today, motion-centric automation and robotics are handling of tasks with speed and flexibility that reduce energy and product waste and make employees more productive with less effort.