Kawasaki Robotics

“Robots have an image of being something in large, state-of-the-art factories such as in the assembly of automobiles and manufacturing of semiconductors. But there will surely be a day when robots also come to small factories such as ours. This is what I believed. Due to the nature of a workplace that handles foods, automation not only leads to labor-saving, it also contributes in terms of hygiene. If we think about 20 years into the future, I believe that this is the minimum level of equipment that we should be preparing.”

“When we think of 10 or 20 years into the future, factory automation will be essential. It will be too late if we panic and install something later. This is why we decided on the introduction of an automation system using a robot.”

“I want Kawasaki Heavy Industries to share more and more examples of the introduction of robots with the printing industry. This will encourage more printing companies to introduce the robots, and then they will give us feedback on their opinions. If the robots evolve further by repeating this process, and if interfaces are developed that can be easily operated even by part-timers, a better production environment will be created and this will help raise the level of the industry as a whole.”

“Thanks to the adjustments made by the people in charge at Machine Auto Co Ltd, the machine is now running speedily”

“Many of the customers who come on a tour of our company are interested in the cutting robot system the most. I think processes such as cutting, grinding and polishing are an area where people in various industries and businesses worry about automation.”

“The use of the robots made that the bead thickness constant. So, we can also automate the cutting process of the beads. That was the suggestion by Kawaju Facilitech.”

“We introduced a robot system to the welding process first, and then to the cutting of the welding beads. The robot can perform the welding with stable conditions (the same speed, angle and order), so the quality is stable. It can also continue working without breaks. The welding process was previously handled by two workers, but it became possible to have just one operator, leading to labor-saving.”

“Actually, we had an order for manufacturing of steel segments some16 years ago. At that time we were considering the potential methods, but it was all performed manually.”

“The introduction of robots was difficult for us because we do not handle mass-produced items. We used them once in the past for the cutting of steel pipes, but we did not continue their use.”

“We do not often make the same thing more than once, so basically it was difficult for us to automate. However, we decided to install robots when performing the large-scale manufacturing of steel-made segments.”

“‘The more compact and faster they become, the more efficient they will be. We want to create better workplaces, while balancing safety and efficiency.””

“‘In the future, we hope to make improvements while sharing data with Kawasaki Heavy Industries as we perform various tasks, so that we can utilise robots in more processes. Ideally, we would like to see a complete automation of the entire sequence of work from the time the container enters the warehouse until it is palletised and stored in the warehouse.””

“In the past, unloading cargo from the top down in containers was relatively smooth, but lifting cargo from the bottom up was hard on the operator’s back. Now that this has been automated by robots, we feel that both efficiency and safety have improved. In particular, the fact that we no longer have to work in a hot environment in the summer has been very well received by the site, as it eliminates the risk of heat stroke.””

“When I first saw the robot, I was surprised by its size. I was also worried: ‘Can such a big machine really work in a warehouse?’ I was also worried about whether such a big machine could really work in a warehouse. It was an unprecedented approach to have a robot handle everything from unloading containers to palletising at a warehouse site.””

“Kawasaki’s long track record is what we were most looking forward to. The advanced technology and flexible customisation made it possible to handle a wide variety of tasks, which was also a big draw for us. In addition, the system’s high speed and precision, safety and ease of use, as well as the excellent support system after installation, made it suitable for long-term operation.””

“We were actively looking at new options, including robots, to make on-site work more efficient and safer. That’s when we came across Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ palletising robot and Vambo, a devanning robot that unloads containers.””

“The hands-on training at KMM was extremely valuable. Experiencing the hydrographic transfer process and quality control on an actual line gave me a clear image of what was needed for the Mexico launch.”

“Hydrographic transfer was an unknown process for us, but IEC’s ‘never say no’ attitude gave us confidence to entrust them. Their ability to respond quickly to issues was extremely reassuring.”

“We are only considering duAro for the robot to be used in the automation systems we will sell externally.”

“We want to sell it as a robot system that can automate a specific process such as crimping, packaging, or assembly.”

“We want to support the solution of the problems of small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses that are struggling with labor shortages.”

“Another reason for selecting duAro was that the training center was close to our plant.”

“We looked for robots from various manufacturers, but the fact that duAro has two arms and can do the same sort of work as a human was the deciding factor.”

“The robot allowed us to increase production significantly and relieve our employees from exhausting physical labor.”

“It is important to stay close to our customers through maintenance and to continue our relationship of trust, rather than just delivering the product and calling it a day. In the future, we would like to take on challenges in an even wider range of areas, such as the space sector”