As consumer spending habits continue to evolve and shift amid a global pandemic, manufacturers are reevaluating their production capacity and implementing new technologies to deal with the uptick in demand. From ultra-compact articulated robot usage to easy-to-use collaborative robots and more, there are multiple robot options being implemented into existing lines to gain the flexibility needed to address current production challenges — that include production increases and the need for employee social distancing.
For a variety of industries including plastics, electronics, food and beverage, clinical laboratory, appliance and medical device manufacturing, 4-axis SCARA (Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm) robots are an appealing option being chosen by manufacturers in today’s shifting market. With the ability to facilitate fast and precise operation for small part processing tasks and the growing need to accommodate mass production with minimal operational costs, SCARA robot usage is expected to nearly double by 2026, according to a report published by Allied Market Research.