When demand surges, the last thing you want is a bottleneck in production. That’s exactly what an electronics manufacturer in Mexico City faced—until they turned to automation. With labor shortages limiting output, they deployed Robotiq grippers to keep up with orders, improve efficiency, and boost revenue. This wasn’t just about cutting costs—it was about unlocking growth. See how they scaled smarter, faster, and more profitably.
Meeting the Challenges of Rapid Growth
When an electronics manufacturer in northwest Mexico City saw a surge in demand, they faced a familiar challenge—how to scale production while maintaining quality and efficiency. Specializing in PCBs and liquid cooling devices for automotive electronics, the company needed to increase output but struggled with labor shortages.
They turned to automation, investing heavily in collaborative robots (cobots) to streamline their manual assembly processes. Specifically, they needed a reliable solution for handling aluminum housings and other components used in assembling communication modules. That’s where Robotiq grippers came into play.
Rethinking ROI: More Than Just Labor Savings
Many companies view automation strictly through the lens of labor cost reduction. But in this case, the ROI was even more compelling—automation not only reduced dependency on manual labor but also enabled increased sales, improved gross margins, and higher revenue. The faster they automated, the quicker they could capitalize on market demand.
With their cobot deployment, the manufacturer implemented 24 Robotiq grippers across multiple assembly stations. The result? A streamlined process that improved efficiency, reduced errors, and ensured consistent product quality.
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Why Robotiq Grippers Were the Right Fit
The manufacturer needed grippers that provided:
Precision: Their aluminum housings required accurate handling, meaning force control and adaptive grip were critical.
Flexibility: Unlike standard open/close grippers, Robotiq’s adaptive grippers allowed fine-tuned control, ensuring a secure but gentle grip.
Ease of Use: The company’s operators quickly adopted the technology, reducing integration time and maximizing uptime.
By leveraging a dual-gripper setup—one for loading materials into machines and another for transferring finished parts—the company significantly increased throughput while maintaining consistency.
In their case, they used a combination of Hand-E and 2F140 grippers
Advice for Electronics Manufacturers Considering Automation
For other manufacturers in automotive and IT electronics, here’s what worked well in this case:
Look at proven applications: Many successful automation projects have already been implemented. Learn from existing case studies and leverage best practices.
Think beyond immediate costs: While automation requires upfront investment, factor in the long-term gains—higher efficiency, lower defect rates, and increased revenue potential.
Use standard modules: Simplify the integration process by choosing proven technologies and working with trusted automation partners.
Start sooner, benefit faster: The earlier you deploy automation, the sooner you start seeing ROI. Keeping things simple with standard solutions helps shorten the payback period.
This electronics manufacturer made the smart move of embracing cobots and Robotiq grippers to scale production. Their journey underscores the importance of thinking beyond just cost savings—automation can be a strategic enabler for growth, market responsiveness, and long-term success.
If you’re facing similar challenges, now might be the right time to take that next step.
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