{"id":27676,"date":"2022-01-27T09:56:34","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T23:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=27676"},"modified":"2022-03-29T15:44:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T05:44:14","slug":"is-lights-out-manufacturing-the-way-of-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/is-lights-out-manufacturing-the-way-of-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Lights Out Manufacturing the Way of the Future?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Presented by <\/span><\/i>BARLOAD Australia<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

With the manufacturing industry facing an ongoing labour shortage, it\u2019s no surprise that many companies are looking toward automation and what\u2019s known as \u2018lights out\u2019 manufacturing. While the industry has been battling the labour shortage for years, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for change.<\/span><\/p>\n

Factory closures and restrictions meant that many factories couldn\u2019t operate at full capacity, severely limiting commercial output and putting pressure on manufacturing businesses. \u2018Lights out’ manufacturing provides a safeguard against labour shortages and ensures manufacturing can continue, even when the lights are off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is \u2018Lights Out\u2019 Manufacturing?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The term \u2018lights out\u2019 manufacturing describes a method of fully automated manufacturing, using technology to run production with little-to-no human interaction. This allows business owners to leave their machines working, even when they themselves are not present.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mark Nelsen, Owner and Director of BARLOAD Australia, says that \u2018lights out\u2019 manufacturing gives businesses a competitive edge. \u201cLights-out manufacturing can greatly assist companies to become truly competitive in today\u2019s tough economic climate,\u201d says Mark.<\/span><\/p>\n

The advantages of \u2018lights out\u2019 manufacturing go beyond the ability to leave machines running with minimal supervision. Other advantages include increased productivity, reduced risk of workplace accidents, as well as reduced cost of labour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take Advantage of \u2018Lights Out\u2019 Manufacturing\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re considering the \u2018lights out\u2019 approach to manufacturing, you will require the right machines, equipment and software to do the job. BARLOAD Australia specialises in bar feeders and gantry loaders built specifically to assist in completing the process from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBar feeders and gantry loaders can help you travel a long way down the road to lights-out manufacturing,\u201d says Mark. \u201cSimply put, once you are set up, just load the bar feeder and walk away, come back a few hours later and load it again.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Automated Bar Feeders<\/span><\/h3>\n
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BARLOAD Australia\u2019s bar feeders can help automate your manufacturing process. Source: Supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

BARLOAD Australia stocks both long and short bar feeders, each with the latest in technology to assist you in your automation requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A few features of BARLOAD Australia\u2019s long bar feeder include:<\/span><\/p>\n