183: A Case Study in the Adoption of Robotics Featuring Rob Goldiez (CEO of Hirebotics) and Justin Montes (CEO of DeAngelo Marine Exhaust)
Apr 30, 2024
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CEOs Rob Goldiez and Justin Montes discuss the adoption of robotics in manufacturing, highlighting the benefits of cobots like increased efficiency and employee development. They share real-world scenarios of overcoming challenges and embracing automation, showcasing the impact of cobots on innovation and productivity in the workplace.
COBOT technology enhances productivity, morale, and retention rates through incentivizing employees at DeAngelo Marine Exhaust.
Integration of COBOT technology at DeAngelo Marine Exhaust empowers fabricators to streamline operations, expand capacity, and offer cost-effective solutions.
Efficient support from Hirebotics ensures smooth integration of COBOT technology, leading to significant business growth and market expansion.
Deep dives
The Impact of Robotics Adoption on Manufacturing Processes
Adopting COBOTs has revolutionized the manufacturing processes at D'Angelo Marine Exhaust. By incentivizing welders to learn and operate the COBOT, the company enhanced productivity, employee morale, and retention rates. The COBOT facilitated faster production, allowing for on-time deliveries and increased capacity without replacing any workers. This approach led to hiring more welders and fabricators, opening new markets, streamlining processes, and providing a competitive edge in the industry.
Streamlining Operations and Enhancing Innovation
The use of COBOT technology at D'Angelo Marine Exhaust allowed the fabrication team to innovate and streamline operations. The COBOT enabled the fabricators to handle a wider range of welding tasks efficiently and with consistent quality. This innovation led to increased capacity, improved production efficiency, and the ability to offer cost-effective solutions for new market segments. The COBOT empowered employees to learn new skills and contribute creatively to the manufacturing process.
Efficient Support and Real-time Problem Solving
The seamless integration of COBOT technology was supported by efficient in-app assistance and real-time troubleshooting from the supplier, Higher Botics. The availability of live chat support and interactive tutorials ensured quick problem resolution and minimal downtime. This level of support contributed to a smooth transition to COBOT welding technology and reinforced the positive impact on operations and productivity at D'Angelo Marine Exhaust.
Unlocking New Market Opportunities with Robotics Technology
The successful adoption of COBOT technology translated into significant business growth and market expansion for D'Angelo Marine Exhaust. By leveraging the efficiency and capabilities of the COBOT, the company could offer competitive solutions to OEMs and explore new market segments. The COBOT's versatility and speed in welding operations enabled the company to meet diverse customer demands and secure contracts in previously untapped markets, driving overall revenue growth and business development.
Seamless Integration and Immediate Benefits of COBOT Implementation
The implementation of COBOT technology at D'Angelo Marine Exhaust led to immediate benefits and seamless integration into existing operations. The COBOT's user-friendly interface and support system facilitated a smooth transition for welders and fabricators, resulting in enhanced efficiency, higher productivity, and improved quality control. The rapid ROI, increased capacity, and workforce development opportunities highlighted the transformative impact of robotics adoption on the company's manufacturing processes.
What are some of the results of integrating cobots into your production processes and how do you help your employees push past any initial apprehension they feel to fully embrace the benefits?
In this special case study-style episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we welcome Rob Goldiez, CEO of Hirebotics, a company that makes welding cobots for welders, and Justin Montes, CEO of DeAngelo Marine Exhaust, onto the show to talk about the intersection of automation, technology, and human craftsmanship.
We take a deep dive into real-world scenarios of what it looks like when a company adopts robotics, specifically collaborative robots. What factors into the decision making? What are some of the hiccups that happen along the way and what does success look like after a robot is installed?
The conversation also covers leadership, robotics, and trends in the collaborative robot space. Plus, if you like welding, fabrication (or boats!) then you’re going to love this episode!
“We paid off the cobot within an order. One order! So that was done. Now it's just icing!”
“The consistent thing is companies are struggling to hire and retain key welders. They’re an aging workforce. You see that all over. Can't find welders, can't meet production, struggle to grow the business.”
“There is a general fear of automation. It's going to replace my job versus it's going to take the dull, dirty, dangerous stuff away so I can be more creative.”
Links & mentions:
Hirebotics, fabrication cobot solutions for welders
Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.
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