______________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________
It’ s been around a year since Manufacturing Today last spoke to Liberty.“ Over the past year,” Don elaborates,“ we’ ve continued expanding into specialized market sectors with innovative new products, while also experiencing organic growth in our existing product lines. This has driven increased demand for production capacity, and our team has remained focused on adopting the latest technologies to boost throughput and enhance the work environment for our employees.
“ Retrofitting existing assembly cells, exploring turnkey solutions, and incorporating robotics, automation, and semi-automated devices have become standard practices. More recently, our finishing operation has been a key area of focus, with new concepts aimed at handling higher part volumes through a more controlled and efficient system. In parallel, we are actively developing next generation assembly cells to replace aging infrastructure, as well as designing new production cells to support upcoming product launches,” he elaborates.
In terms of the integration of robotic CNC cells, initially, the greatest hurdle was overcoming reservations about cost and the anticipated return on investment.“ However,” Don explains,“ once the first robotic CNC cell was fully operational, its value became immediately apparent; prompting the addition of a second system. These robotic cells deliver consistent production, can operate unattended for extended periods, reduce reliance on manual labor, and enhance safety for our machine operators. Collectively, these benefits help delay the need to expand our facility footprint or invest in additional machines and personnel. A third system was implemented in 2024, and plans are currently under consideration for a fourth system, likely to be installed in 2026,” he shares.
A
proud partner of Liberty Pumps
Designers & Builders of custom automated systems
585 235 5980 sales @ riversideautomation. com www. riversideautomation. com
48