We’ve all been hearing stories, whether on the news, in magazines or books, about the exciting role robots will have in medical field.  I stumbled across an article written by Frank Tobe, from The Robot Report, who attended Stanford University’s Conference on Medical Robots last month.  A lot of great information was given on the hopeful progress of robotic use in surgery.

Mr. Tobe pointed out several future projections that were given for medical automation, including two that many would find rather important.  First, that the role of surgeons would change from compartmentalized to nearly transparent.  Second, that there will be more devices used which will perform surgeon’s functions autonomously.

It’s really quite interesting to read more on the growth of the healthcare field and how robotics will integrate into such an important field.   ough Mr. Tobe’s article is certainly worth the read!

Check it out:

http://www.everything-robotic.com/2010/04/6-projections-for-future-of-surgical.html

It hardly comes as a surprise when projects fail, especially with respect to deadlines, expectations and communication.  Often times, when one aspect goes awry, a ‘snowball’ effect takes place, causing others to do the same.  According to Control Engineering and the Standish Group’s annual Chaos Report, there are 10 underlying reasons why projects fail and in turn, they give 7 ways to avoid those failures.

The ways to succeed seem straight-forward and somewhat simple.  However, keep in mind that at the heart of the requirement for each of these is the goal to be realistic.  And although the ways set forth to achieve success appear simple, it’s imperative that you take each one seriously.  Check out the full article, as they go into further detail on specific issues that tend to arise during the project process:

http://www.controleng.com/article/367270-How_to_Avoid_Project_Failure.php

There are always important factors to consider when you are determining what kind of application you want to integrate into your welding system.  As an authorized distributor for OTC Daihen, KC Robotics, Inc. encourages companies to review the guidelines that Daihen has provided.  Their purpose serves as a way to help establish, with a high degree of accuracy, exactly what welding application would be best-suited for your company.

• Current conditions – current welding conditions, equipment problems, and any other relevant information.
• Details about the welding part itself – what is it used for, detailed drawings, and any information on the previous applications.
• Your goals for improving this part – what are your target cycle times, quality specifications, and any other requirements.

Reference:  http://www.daihen-usa.com/applications/

With the current economic status, now is a perfect time to consider the purchase of an industrial robot.  As labor costs continue to be cut, and remaining cost effective is the largest task at hand, automation is an ideal way to implement your business plan.  Flexible automation offers your company solutions for a wide variety of industrial applications in nearly every industry.

KC Robotics, Inc.’s proven solutions and experience allows our customers to optimize manufacturing processes, lower costs, improve quality, minimize waste and set-up times, and provide a safer work environment.

For details on how to shift your company into a more productive and profitable one with the integration of flexible automation, contact us now!