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Flexible Automation

Highly mechanized (often robotic) method for switching from one product type or style to another product type or style. Key in FA is automatic changeovers of dies, materials such as adhesives, and usually small components.

Comments: These systems can be especially useful when working with very small parts that are produced in very high volume and are difficult for human hands and tools to manipulate.
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