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The event offered a chance to see the latest automation solutions and even test them hands-on &#8211; an ideal opportunity for manufacturing companies to refine their investment plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Automation is nothing new at Metec \u2014 just this spring, we upgraded our hydraulic presses (you can read more about that <a href=\"https:\/\/metecgroup.eu\/en\/100t-press-automation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>). At Metec CNC, our employees are supported by a robot that now successfully assists our dual-spindle CNC lathe. Originally intended for just one product family, the robot was soon adapted for use in the production of other components as well. As a prime example of its impact, we managed to extend the interval between required operator intervention from two minutes to two hours &#8211; a significant productivity boost at this workstation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the near future, Metec Group plans to make major investments in modernizing existing equipment and introducing new automation solutions. We are in the final stages of implementing a brand-new robotic polishing solution for finishing vehicle accessory products. An investment is also planned for a new automated powder coating line to increase our painting capacity. To expand our sheet metal processing capabilities, we are preparing to invest in a new sheet laser cutting machine. In the coming years, <a href=\"https:\/\/metecgroup.eu\/en\/type\/cnc-machining\/\">Metec CNC<\/a> also aims to upgrade both its milling and turning machines, maintaining our position at the forefront of <a href=\"https:\/\/metecgroup.eu\/en\/tehnoloogia\/#tech-cnc-machining\">CNC machining<\/a> in Estonia and leading the way in next-generation manufacturing. We hope to realize the first of these investments by the end of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the end of June, Metec Group visited Automatica Munich, Europe\u2019s leading trade fair for industrial automation and robotics. It\u2019s the place where the future of manufacturing comes together: artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart automation. 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