P.A. Blomquist, C. Lamorte
EWI, Inc.,
United States
Keywords: tele manufacturing
Summary:
Tele-Manufacturing is preparing the workforce and the industry for the future of manufacturing. Remotely operating a live process such as materials joining, inspection or grinding allows a worker to remain safe while still in control of the manufacturing process. A tele-manufacturing workforce will increase production and workforce engagement. Transferring manual skillsets from local personnel to remote automation allows industry to match the best skillset for the job, independent location. Tele-manufacturing is being deployed in applications including welding, arc gouging, inspection and grinding.