ARTon Products Automates Production Line to Enhance Efficiency and Employee Satisfaction
Customer Company Size
Mid-size Company
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Vention's Modular Parts
- Robotic Cell
Tech Stack
- Pneumatic Rotator
- Enclosed Timing Belt
- Electric Compressor
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
- Employee Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems
Applicable Industries
- Consumer Goods
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Process Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- System Integration
- Hardware Design & Engineering Services
About The Customer
ARTon Products is a family-owned business that has been operating for 35 years, specializing in producing drinkware and promotional items with customized imprints. They are a key supplier for the beverage, hospitality, and food-service industries, and are known for providing glassware for wine and craft beer festivals across the United States. The company has a strong reputation for quality and innovation, and has been able to maintain its market position by continuously improving its production capabilities. Despite the challenges posed by an aging workforce and the high costs of traditional automation equipment, ARTon Products has remained committed to protecting its employees while seeking ways to enhance efficiency and scalability.
The Challenge
ARTon Products faced a significant challenge with their aging workforce, which posed a long-term risk to their production capabilities. The company had the expertise to automate their processes, but the high costs of traditional equipment made it unfeasible. Additionally, the founders were concerned about the potential technological redundancies that automation might bring, which could impact their loyal employees. As the company transitioned leadership to the next generation, there was a need to rethink their approach to automation, balancing the need for efficiency with the protection of their workforce.
The Solution
To address the challenges, ARTon Products implemented an automated production line using Vention's modular parts, which allowed them to reduce their dependency on manual labor and improve scalability. This solution enabled the company to upskill their staff, transforming them into machine operators with a diverse range of daily tasks. The use of Vention's modular parts also provided greater production flexibility, allowing ARTon Products to adapt to changing product demands more easily. By leveraging Vention's in-house application engineers, the company was able to design, receive, and deploy a robotic cell quickly, resulting in a more efficient production line that is less physically demanding on their older staff.
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