Revolutionary In-House Collaborative Welding Robot

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Discover how a company’s journey towards waste elimination and employee innovation led to the creation of an in-house designed welding robot.

This innovation not only solved their immediate challenges but also became a marketable product, showcasing the power of lean thinking.

Paul’s Perspective:

This video serves as a powerful example of how embracing lean principles and valuing employee input can lead to innovation that not only meets immediate needs but also adds value to the business. It’s a vivid reminder of the potential within our teams to create transformative solutions when encouraged to think creatively.


Key Points in Video:

  • Designed and built in response to high cost and long lead times of external solutions.
  • Now capable of producing 500 brackets daily, significantly boosting productivity.

Strategic Actions:

  1. Identify organizational inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
  2. Encourage and leverage employee innovation and creativity.
  3. Apply lean thinking methodologies to design bespoke solutions.

The Bottom Line:

  • Discover how a company’s journey towards waste elimination and employee innovation led to the creation of an in-house designed welding robot.
  • This innovation not only solved their immediate challenges but also became a marketable product, showcasing the power of lean thinking.

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Curated by Paul Helmick

Founder. CEO. Advisor.

@PaulHelmick
@323Works

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