Firm Increases Fibre Optic Manufacturing by a Factor of Ten through Employment of Cobots, Maintaining Quality and Uniformity in Production
OMC's Cobot Revolution Boosts Fibre Optic Production
In a groundbreaking move, OMC, a leading manufacturer of industrial fibre-optic datalinks and optoelectronic devices, has implemented cobot technology in its production line in Cornwall. This innovative step has led to a 10-fold improvement in throughput while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring consistent production outcomes.
OMC, headquartered in Cornwall and one of the longest-established specialist optoelectronics manufacturers in Europe, is committed to innovation and manufacturing excellence. This commitment is evident in their strategic move to leverage advanced robotics for sustainable competitive advantage in the highly specialized fibre optics sector.
The deployment of collaborative robots, or cobots, aims to increase productivity and capacity, as well as improve the efficiency and reliability of the manufacturing process. These cobots are designed to work safely alongside human operators, assisting with labor-intensive, repetitive, and time-consuming tasks.
This investment in cobot technology is part of OMC's culture of continuous improvement, which includes evaluating next-generation robotic automation technologies. The company's approach to cost-reduction measures and technologies has enabled it to maintain average sell prices within 10-15% of pre-pandemic levels despite post-pandemic inflation and raw material costs increasing by between 50% and 100%.
OMC's end-user base is diverse, including SMEs, global corporations, leading universities, public sector and research institutions, and a wide-ranging, global base of customers. Their products are used daily in applications such as transportation, aerospace & defense, research & instrumentation, medical, power distribution, industrial & consumer electronics, signage, commercial or domestic buildings, and leisure.
The increased demand for OMC's fibre-optic datalinks, particularly in high voltage, transportation, and medical sectors, is a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and manufacturing excellence. OMC is an ISO 9001-, 14001-, and 45001-certified manufacturer, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in all its products.
In a world where efficiency and reliability are paramount, OMC's implementation of cobot technology is a significant step forward in the fibre optics sector. The company's pioneering spirit in optoelectronics design and manufacture continues to drive innovation and set new standards in the industry.
[1] OMC's Press Release: [Link to Press Release] [2] OMC's Annual Report: [Link to Annual Report] [3] OMC's Sustainability Report: [Link to Sustainability Report] [4] OMC's Research & Development Report: [Link to R&D Report]
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