Will factories that ignore automation struggle to survive in the next 10 years?
Automation is changing manufacturing faster than ever.
But many factories, especially smaller manufacturers, still rely heavily on traditional systems.
Do you think factories that ignore automation will struggle to compete in the next decade?
Or do you believe skilled human labor will always remain more valuable than full automation?
Curious to hear different perspectives from people working directly in manufacturing and industrial engineering.
u/itsmeajeet — 5 days ago
Will factories that ignore automation struggle to survive in the next 10 years?
Automation is changing manufacturing faster than ever.
But many factories, especially smaller manufacturers, still rely heavily on traditional systems.
Do you think factories that ignore automation will struggle to compete in the next decade?
Or do you believe skilled human labor will always remain more valuable than full automation?
Curious to hear different perspectives from people working directly in manufacturing and industrial engineering.
u/itsmeajeet — 5 days ago
How often should preventive maintenance actually be performed on CNC machines?
Preventive maintenance is often discussed in manufacturing, but practices seem very different across industries.
Some teams follow strict maintenance schedules while others wait until problems appear.
For those working with CNC machines or automated manufacturing systems:
How often do you perform preventive maintenance?
Daily checks?
Weekly?
Monthly?
Or only when issues begin showing up?
Interested in learning what real-world practices look like across different factories.
u/itsmeajeet — 17 days ago
Will factories that ignore automation struggle to survive in the next 10 years?
Automation is changing manufacturing faster than ever.
But many factories, especially smaller manufacturers, still rely heavily on traditional systems.
Do you think factories that ignore automation will struggle to compete in the next decade?
Or do you believe skilled human labor will always remain more valuable than full automation?
Curious to hear different perspectives from people working directly in manufacturing and industrial engineering.
u/itsmeajeet — 21 days ago
What causes the biggest hidden production losses inside factories today?
Many factories focus heavily on production targets, but hidden inefficiencies often cost much more than people realize.
In your experience, what causes the biggest production losses?
Possible reasons:
• Unexpected machine downtime
• Poor maintenance scheduling
• Human error during operations
• Low automation adoption
• Quality control failures
• Supply chain delays
• Poor machine protection systems
Would love to hear real experiences from engineers, factory managers, and manufacturing professionals here.
u/itsmeajeet — 21 days ago
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