Is it really true that incorporating robots helps improve productivity? [Points to consider in robotization]

松井製作所

"To improve productivity, we will introduce new robots and promote automation!" Interest in automation in the manufacturing sector is increasing more and more. However, is the introduction of robots really contributing to improved productivity? Rather, could it be that we are now facing issues with stoppages and breakdowns, leading to a decrease in productivity compared to before? In this instance, we would like to examine the impact of robots on productivity using the case of metal processing parts produced through multiple processes. [Content of this page] 1. Which processes to automate 2. Impact of introducing automation equipment 3. Other points to consider