One metal fabricator’s holistic automation strategy

At Metalworks Inc.’s main plant in Lincoln, Neb., co-founders Rob Ernesti and Doug Swanson walked past a new punch/laser system being tested, complete with part removal and stacking automation. It’s one piece of a value stream dedicated to a family of parts. 

“The biggest thing we manage here is our culture. Our culture is everything to us. You find out how important your employees are the day they don’t show up.”

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