When we take away the manual work of the operator, we are talking about fully-automated machines. Operators are still involved in the maintenance and programming of the machine. They can also be used to edit recipes if necessary. The machine, however, completes the full production process. Typically, the machine is loaded and uses a feeding system to supply the components for manufacturing. When the product is ready, the machine performs a quality check. After that the manufactured product is unloaded and ready for use.
Fully-automated machines are perfect for medium to high volume production. As there is no human involvement in the production cycles, these machines are capable of producing with extreme efficiency. These machines produce and operate continuously without operator intervention. This results in fast, reliable and consistent product quality. Fully-Automated machines are perfect for products that require next-to-no adaptation.
The capabilities of the integrated processes are not limited to routine tasks. The machines are great at handling complex and delicate components. Adding Artificial Intelligence (AI) to train visual inspection of manufacturing lines greatly improves processes. These types of machines are perfect for volumes of 100,000 to 1,000,000.
The most important concern in any production process is safety. Fully-automated and autonomous machines minimize the risk of accidents due to the lack of manual operations. These machines are designed to operate within strict parameters. They offer a high level of reliability and consistency. IMS offers CE and UL certified solutions and know our way in the life sciences world.
