Building Products

Collaborative robots (cobots) work alongside human technicians handling repetitive, risky, or precision-based tasks. These systems highlight safety benefits, workforce training implications, and how cobots augment craft expertise rather than replace it.

Key Takeaways Robotic welding achieves 99%+ first-pass quality compared to manual welding achieving 85-90% consistency Laser cutting systems maintain positional accuracy of ±0.5mm, enabling tight tolerances impossible through manual cutting Vision-based seam tracking compensates for material variation, maintaining weld...

Key Takeaways AGVs reduce workplace injuries by 40-60% through elimination of manual material handling and associated strain Autonomous systems maintain continuous production flow with 24-hour operation capability, free from human fatigue limitations Conveyor and lift automation reduces repetitive strain...

Key Takeaways Fully automated production cells achieve throughput increases of 200-400% compared to traditional semi-automated systems Robotic assembly maintains precision tolerances of 2-5mm consistently across all production cycles Multi-axis robotic arms perform complex fastening, welding, and assembly sequences automatically...

Key Takeaways Automation-ready BIM structures geometry specifically for CNC machines, enabling direct translation from digital models to fabrication instructions Modeling standards and rules ensure consistency enabling algorithms to reliably interpret designs for automated fabrication Geometry optimization tailors component shapes...

Key Takeaways Cloud platforms establish single sources of truth eliminating version confusion and ensuring all stakeholders access current information Real-time revision tracking documents every change, maintaining complete history enabling audit trails and accountability Centralized document repositories accelerate approval workflows,...

Key Takeaways Integrated BIM environments detect design conflicts before fabrication, reducing costly rework and manufacturing errors Real-time coordination workflows enable simultaneous work by multiple disciplines, compressing design timelines by 25-35% Automated approval routing accelerates decision-making processes, eliminating delays from...