Top 10 mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing A Used Robot

Nov. 23, 2011 - PRLog -- Below is a list of the top 10 most common errors companies make during an industrial used robot purchase. http://www.Robots.com recognizes these errors and makes sure that we give customers the best reconditioned robot systems on the market.

1. Getting a robot system without warranty.
2. Getting a robot with no guarantee.
3. Getting a robot from an auction.
4. Getting an industrial used robot from an online venue.
5. Ignoring the spare parts policy of the supplier.
6. Choosing a vendor without looking at their service department.
7. Not requiring the robot to be reconditioned.
8. Acquiring someone else's robot issues.
9. Ignoring a seller’s resume.
10. Documentation and training not included.

The economy is affecting the used robot market with companies that are downsizing - newer models with fewer hours. Many companies are looking for ways to preserve the robots they have. Many companies are looking to used robots as a way to automate while still conserving capital. There has been an increase in the need for parts and replacements of existing models. In addition, the economy is definitely affecting the way companies look at their workforce. Companies are troubled that they might not be able to keep their skilled laborers.

The robot customers have changed with the change in economy. Many new customers are automating for the first time. The economy is making it so big companies are considering automating more, with fewer workforces.  A lot of these customers were waiting to automate because they didn't have incentive to and they felt they could maintain skilled labor. I think it's telling that these first time buyers are not necessarily little companies. We use the Internet to make sure these customers have the information they need to look at automation.

Companies are always going to want to automate, but the robotics industry needs to make it easier for them to make this decision. Anything we can do to minimize risk, the better. Maybe the manufacturing market has slowed down, but the need for robots is always going to be there.

There is an increase in the need for robots in all sectors. As much as 90% of manufacturers haven't automated because they're small businesses. Robot automation is going to find its way into new industries. Clean energy is one of the major areas of growth. That's a whole new industry that will require robots to keep costs low.