A conversation with Scott Huang, COO of Techman Robot

Scott Huang, COO of Techman Robot, discusses with International Metalworking News for Asia the ongoing robust economic upturn in South East Asia. This surge is driving an increased demand for metal products across multiple sectors, such as construction, automotive, and manufacturing. Explore further in this month's outlook report section.

South East Asia is currently experiencing a robust economic upturn, leading to a heightened demand for metal products in various sectors, including construction, automotive, and manufacturing. Notably, the metalworking industry is witnessing a surge in the adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, which offer significant potential for improving productivity and efficiency.

To enhance productivity, several strategies are being employed: Automation: Collaborative robots with AI capabilities excel at performing repetitive, labour-intensive tasks with remarkable precision. This results in a substantial increase in production rates and consistency. Predictive Maintenance: AI-powered predictive maintenance solutions are crucial in preventing unplanned downtime, ensuring optimal equipment and machinery utilisation. Quality Control: AI-driven vision systems are effective in real-time quality assessments, reducing defects and minimising the need for rework. Quality Enhancement: Precision and Defect Detection are key components. Advanced AI algorithms can elevate the precision of metalworking processes, leading to higher-quality end products. AI can also quickly identify even the smallest defects, reducing the number of substandard products reaching the market.

Techman Robot stands out as the premier automation solution for smart manufacturing in South East Asia, offering a substantial boost to productivity through its advanced AI features. As a pioneering leader in the field of collaborative robotics, Techman Robot has redefined the next generation of such cobots with its innovative TM AI Cobot. The standout feature of this robot is its integrated intelligent vision and AI capabilities, facilitating precise object recognition and defect detection.

The TM AI Cobot operates on the core principles of intelligence, simplicity, and safety. By integrating visual processing into its robotic arm, this AI Cobot demonstrates exceptional speed and precision across a wide range of applications, including pick-and-place tasks, AMR, palletisation, welding, semiconductor manufacturing, product assembly, AOI inspections, and food service preparation. Its AI-Vision capabilities offer a significant boost to efficiency in these areas. Particularly, it promises valuable support to the metalworking industry in South East Asia.