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To say that the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic had a “high negative” impact on global supply chains is, at this point, probably something of an understatement.  According to one recent survey, roughly 14.6% of respondents said that the pandemic had a “significant detrimental effect” on their supply chain capabilities as of 2020. A further 58.4% of...

Everyone knew that in the future, manufacturing organizations of all types would be dealing with increasingly urgent workforce and labor shortages. It’s just that few people likely could have predicted that “the future” would have come along quite as quickly as it did. According to one recent study, nearly 1/4th of the current manufacturing workforce...

The Ever-Evolving Fabrication Industry: A Journey of Innovation and Advancement  08-17-2023 The fabrication industry, once characterized by manual labor and traditional manufacturing methods, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years. In today's fast-paced technological landscape, innovation is driving the evolution of fabrication, empowering businesses to achieve unprecedented levels of precision, efficiency, and customization.  Digitalization...

The first industrial robot was the Unimate, installed in 1961 in a GM plant in Trenton, NJ to assist a hot die-casting machine in assembly. Since then the robotics industry has changed the shape of manufacturing, most prevalent within the automotive industry, but continually growing into new industries and markets. We installed our first FANUC America...

The Future of Tires: What's Next?  07-28-2023 The rubber tires we rely on today have come a long way since their inception, but the future promises even more exciting advancements in tire technology. As the automotive industry embraces sustainability and innovation, tire manufacturers are continuously exploring new possibilities to create safer, eco-friendly, and high-performance tires....

The Future of Work: How Automation is Redefining Job Roles  08-09-2023 The world of work is undergoing a profound transformation as automation and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to advance at an unprecedented pace. While automation has been a part of industries for decades, recent technological breakthroughs have accelerated its adoption, leading to a redefinition of...

If you've tried to order something off the Internet recently only to be greeted with a several week or even month-long delivery estimate window, you've experienced first-hand the major issues caused by the current global supply chain crisis.  Spawned in large part from the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the supply chain has been struggling since March...

At Pioneer Industrial Systems, we pride ourselves on our ability to live on the cutting edge when it comes to automation. Our solutions have helped clients in many industries including fabrication and machining, robotics integration, assembly, material handling, and more. Yet at the same time, we also feel that it's important to appreciate not just...

The History of Robotics and Automation: A Comprehensive Timeline 03-22-2023 The history of robotics and automation is a fascinating journey that has shaped the world we live in today. This comprehensive timeline will guide you through the groundbreaking milestones in the development of robotics and automation, with a special focus on FANUC, one of the...