Automation Advisory Service launched to provide support for manufacturing
The Automation Advisory Service (AAS) has been launched to provide companies with access to knowledge and expertise to ensure the most appropriate and cost effective solutions are developed and implemented.
The AAS is led by Mike Wilson, pictured, (president of British Automation and Robot Association) and David Bradford (former md of RTS Flexible Systems) who have extensive experience in automation, from simple handling solutions to complex multi robot systems, across industry sectors as diverse as medical, aerospace and food, both as suppliers and users.
AAS is said to initially offer an audit of the client's existing manufacturing operations, focused on identifying realistic opportunities to improve the productivity, consistency, quality, yield and potential for reductions in waste and rework as well as improvements in health and safety. The results of the audit are then compiled in a detailed report, highlighting the actions required to increase competitiveness and raise profitability, which is then reviewed with the client.
To ensure the client is able to implement these recommendations AAS then aims to provide full support, including concept and budget development, business case development, specification preparation and vendor selection. According to AAS, this support can be extended through project management until the system is fully implemented and operating to specification.
By the provision of these services AAS is hoping to encourage more companies to consider automation and to ensure they remain competitive and profitable in the face of strengthening competition.
