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Screw Machine Products computers rather than cam and gear systems . We focus on hiring younger engineers skilled in operating robotics and collaborative robots , for which we have numerous applications , from loading machines and running cells to packing parts . For example , we automated a process that previously required one person to pack 800,000 parts per year . By assigning a robot to perform this task , we allowed the employee to engage in more interesting and meaningful tasks than packing the same part all day ,” Drew enlightens .
New opportunities
As Standby Screw celebrated its 85th anniversary , Drew reflects on the journey that has led the company to achieve such longevity . “ Being a family owned business , we are able to seize new opportunities swiftly , unlike larger companies with many layers of bureaucracy . Our active ownership allows us to invest in new equipment and automation as soon as we can justify an investment and
secure a commitment from our customers . Although we have been automating for approximately 15 years , our efforts have significantly increased in recent years . Opening a new facility in Thailand with automation and maintaining a low headcount is also part of our strategy to ensure our longevity . The same can be said of our eagerness to take on new projects , as well as improving and bringing some processes in-house , such as black oxide . In fact , to boost efficiency , we are considering insourcing other services that are currently outsourced . This reduces our reliance on external services and improves our factory ’ s throughput ,” Drew concludes .
By embracing automation , expanding its global footprint , and investing in strategic capabilities , Standby Screw is poised for continued growth and success well into the future . ■
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