I came accross an old PPT presentation authored by our CEO back in 1996,titled "Benefits of Automation". I am inspired to share it with you because it is very simple and shows the timeless fundamental aspects of technology.
Benefits of Automation are:
1) Cost Improvements
a. Yield Improvements and Rework Reduction
2) Throughput Increases
a. Raw Output
3) Productivity Increases
a. Output Per Square Meter of Factory Floor Space
4) Reduced Time to Scalable Volume
a. Accelerate Capture of Market Share
The picture above was taken on a customer's factory floor. You can notice the "bridge" between the 2 machines called a "boat handler".