As your company grows and products and processes change or demand and production vary, your automation systems should keep up with you. JR Automation's Lifecycle Management team has a dedicated group to bring new life to older systems. Our team of experts is not simply performing repairs or replacements. We provide in-depth analyses and inspections of your systems, work with your production schedule and needs to create a modernization or upgrade plan, and execute that plan with as few production interruptions as possible.

Why Modernize?

Increased demand: In the best case scenario, demand for a product outstrips the ability of the current plant to produce it, making it necessary to redesign systems and incorporate newer technologies for higher output.

Deskilling labor: It can be advantageous to reduce the amount of skill required to perform tasks in the production process to reduce the amount of training required, and allow a broader range of employees to perform the work.

Obsolescence: Invariably any machinery reaches the end of its life, and it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain and source parts to support aged technology.

Market changes: The market for a given product or service may change significantly enough that the end product can no longer be manufactured or packaged using the existing technology - prompting improvements.

Improved safety: Dramatic improvements have been made in manufacturing to improve safety for workers, in no small part due to automation that can perform tasks too dangerous for humans.

Regulatory changes: On occasion, oversight bodies can step in and mandate changes industry-wide that necessitate upgrading existing technology.

Asset reallocation: When products fail, it can be much more cost-effective to retrofit or update existing equipment to produce a different product.

The Modernization Process

Audit, Site Inspection and Testing

Strategic Modernization Plan

Our automation repair service programs include:

• Equipment replacement
• Equipment refurbishment
• Equipment upgrades
• Line moves
• Small projects
• Tooling and design changes

Robot Upgrades

How often are you repairing your robots? Have you considered upgrading to new robots? Our team of experts will help you make the decision that's best for your business by recommending refurbishment and replacement options.

Reasons for upgrading a robot:

• Sometimes it makes more sense to replace an older robot with a new one based solely on cost.
• Replacing a robot allows for less downtime on your line. In many cases, we can come in over the weekend to have a production line running by the Monday morning shift with a brand-new robot.
• A new robot may allow for greater efficiency or cycle time reduction.
• A full manufacturer's warranty applies.

Connect with us to discuss our competitive pricing options and let our team analyze your system and help you determine if a new robot is a cost-effective solution.