Becoming a global leader in tools for polishing and sanding means being at the forefront of innovation. For 50 years, RUPES has honed its production processes, whilst never compromising on its investment in people. In its quest for ever-leaner and smarter production, RUPES made a commitment to “zero defects” in its products – and approached Universal Robots for an automation solution that would augment its excellent workforce, minimise wastage and bring about immediate results.
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Robots work alongside people to eliminate wastage in power tool assembly.
Power tool manufacturer, Rupes, made a bold commitment to eliminating defects and waste on its production line, whilst improving the working conditions of its excellent workforce. Here's how it deployed UR robots to collaborate with its human workers, and supercharge its levels of production.