March 19, 2018
Keeping up-to-date with the latest OSHA/ANSI codes can be a challenge for manufacturers.
Advancements in machine safeguarding equipment give employers the potential to significantly impact the way they handle safety while also remaining compliant.
There are five major trends in safeguarding for 2018, which can enhance productivity, lower costs and keep workers safe, including:
1. Robots and Cobots
Manufacturers will significantly accelerate their use of robots and cobots in U.S. factories over the next decade as they become cheaper and perform more tasks. According to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the North American robotics market broke records for orders and shipments in 2017.
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