A fully-automated, robotic system can streamline your workflow by making it easier for your employees to perform their daily tasks. Whether they’re moving products throughout your facility, preparing them for shipment or positioning them for service, these kinds of laborious, repetitive motions can take a physical toll on them. And, while robots are a surefire…
DetailsDesigning the most efficient and safe industrial manipulators in the industry, TDA Buddy takes pride in the quality and usefulness of our machines. Utilized in a range of industries, from aerospace and agriculture to textiles and petroleum, our pneumatic, electric and hydraulic manipulators have become an invaluable asset to a number of manufacturers. More cost-efficient…
DetailsIt shouldn’t come as a surprise that workers’ compensation claims have the potential to severely handicap your profits. OSHA estimates that, on average, companies pay $1 billion every single week due to injuries sustained by their employees. This figure, while intimidating, only represents half of the equation, as well. Coupled with the cost of hiring…
DetailsIndustrial manipulators are becoming more and more prominent in the workplace. These rugged systems allow workers to move, lift, and manipulate loads more quickly and efficiently while greatly reducing risk of injury. In this post we’ll talk about some common uses for these increasingly important systems. Vacuum lifting Pneumatic manipulators with vacuum grippers are great…
DetailsAt TDA Buddy, we’ve been building manipulator systems since 1985. Having provided thousands of manufacturers with custom systems to improve their plant’s workflow, we’re confident in our ability to help you increase your efficiency. In addition to that, we pride ourselves on providing cost-saving alternatives to expensive and technically challenging robotic systems. How our equipment…
DetailsEnd effectors are devices that are designed to interact with and handle products on your production line. In many ways, end effectors are the gatekeepers of your production process. Without them, your assembly line can grind to a halt and your products will pile up as the line waits for human operators to move, place…
DetailsDesigned for parts that are centered on the drop link rather than being overhung or cantilevered, articulating arms are great for material handling jobs that require the arm stay above the work area. TDA Buddy manufactures articulating arms in several models, from 2-arm to 4-arm, that are capable of lifting up to 500 pounds. Utilized…
DetailsWhen it comes to pneumatic industrial manipulators and robots, there are a major considerations to keep in mind when deciding which is best for your operation. Robots can allow your manufacturing facility to automate a number of simple tasks, lifting the physical burden from your employees while also affording them the opportunity to focus on…
DetailsWhen you’re looking to upgrade your industrial manipulator equipment, it’s important to understand what your manufacturer has to offer. The efficiency of your production line depends on the quality of the equipment that you select. Whether you’re sourcing a pneumatic manipulator for the aerospace industry or an articulating arm for a pharmaceutical manufacturer, getting the…
DetailsIf Hollywood has taught us anything, it’s that robots aren’t capable of thinking for themselves. You give them a directive and, generally, they’ll act on that directive until they’re shut down, given new instructions or they malfunction. While this is great for repetitive, predictable tasks, it’s not well-suited to the uncertain, always shifting needs of…
DetailsAccording to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay almost $1 billion per week for direct workers’ compensation costs due to workplace injuries. These costs cover compensation packages, medical expenses and legal costs. Beyond these direct costs, there’s a host of indirect costs such as hiring replacements, decreased productivity, equipment repairs and investigative costs. With…
DetailsLifting, gripping, rolling, pitching and moving loads is commonplace in the transportation industry. With the weight of the parts utilized by companies in the industry, repeatable methods become necessary to maintain productivity and prevent injury to employees. At TDA Buddy, we have the capability to design and manufacture custom solutions that directly address the most…
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