Purchasing robots, CNC machines and other industrial equipment for manufacturing operations can be a difficult process, and one fraught with uncertainty, especially for small-to-medium manufacturers. The US’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has some suggestions and best practices designed to support decision making and reduce the risk.
Many Considerations
Before you purchase or otherwise acquire a piece of equipment, whether it be a CNC machine, robotic system or a cell phone, there are many things to consider: How will it be financed? What special safety or cybersecurity…
