SPA is incredibly proud to say that our own Simon Kenworthy was the featured guest on the "manufacturing Matters" podcast episode 40, This was recorded on January 16th at the A3 Business Forum in Orlando. They talked about upcoming trends in the automation industry,...
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Waterjet Versus Chemical Processes for Aerospace Engine Components
Removing coatings from parts is a basic aircraft MRO activity. One coating-removal process has clear benefits over the other methods available. Modern commercial aircraft engines are genuine wonders of engineering. They are both incredibly reliable and durable,...
3 Reasons Your Integrator Should Also Be Your OEM Parts Supplier
You have several options when buying spare parts for your advanced robotic automation. There are three good reasons why your systems integrator should also be your OEM parts supplier. The lack of small items can create big problems. That is especially true...
Enhance Productivity, Quality, and Efficiency with Full Line Packaging Automation
Packaging automation is being implemented more and more so manufacturers can stay competitive in the ever-evolving business landscape. Automated packaging systems have revolutionized the way products are packaged, increasing efficiency and accuracy in every stage of...
3 Automation Aftermarket Services to Help Reduce Your Production Cost
Robots can greatly improve productivity and lower operating costs, but there’s always room for improvement. Aftermarket services providers have a deep toolbox of services that can further reduce your operating costs. Robotic automation is helping the makers of...
Five Things You Should Know Before Automating Food Production
The need to control costs and deal with labor shortages is driving the food industry toward increased automation. There are five facts about automation that can help you decide if and how you should automate your operations. Industrial automation … incorporating...
5 Steps to Automating Boat Building
Most manufacturers in the marine industry are eager to eager to automate boat building, but don't know how to make it happen. Here are the five major steps. Amidst the challenging times of the pandemic, boat builders found a glimmer of hope as it brought an unexpected...
Congratulations Simon Kenworthy
Auburn Hills, MI - Robotic system integrator and process cutting solutions provider Shape Process Automation (SPA) has announced that Simon Kenworthy, current Senior Vice President of Global System Sales, has been named the Managing Director for Shape Process...
Shape Process Automation shows off pick-and-place, UHP waterjet processes, and laser-cutting innovations
Technology advancements shown at Automate 2023 included a demo of robotic pick-and-place technology able to adapt instantly to process variability, ultra high pressure waterjet processes capable of replacing several processes with one, and a laser-cutting system able...
New Aerospace Coatings Create Challenges for MRO Shops
Boat builders lagged in adding automation compared to other industries. But today, looking to overcome labor shortages and eliminate potentially dangerous processes, they are eagerly exploring automation of routing and other operations.
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