Makes workflows more flexible.
Karakuri: A Low Cost Automation Solution
Karakuri has been a central element of the lean philosophy for several decades, where it refers to the simple but intelligent automation of processes based on physical principles: no drives, sensors, electricity or compressed air. By partnering with item much can be accomplished using gravity, weight, and counterweight, plus the ingenuity of your team - even with a limited budget.
Why is item Karakuri a Viable Solution?
Relieves physical strain.
Increases efficiency.
Cost effective.
LPS Work Station with Karakuri
Enables a steady flow of parts to an assembly station.
Modular Work Station with Material Conveyors
Use gravity to efficiently move stock and put it right in the hands of the employee who needs it.
Karakuri Flow Rack
Move materials with ease and send on to the next step with little physical effort.
Innovation Inspiration
Do you need assistance finding the right solution for your project? Our online Solutions Center demonstrates solutions created by other clients, shared with the purpose of nurturing creative ideas for others.
At item, our Karakuri and Low Cost Automation experts are ready to help you find a solution for your production challenges.
Why item?
For more than 40 years, item has been providing engineers, integrators and production managers with the solutions they can count on to engineer change. We are proud to be the Original system behind great companies and are continuously innovating to help your ideas gain traction!
- item provides custom engineering solutions for your specific applications
- item delivers maximum availability and specialized customer care
- at item, we are fluent at engineering, we speak your language!
Whether you are just exploring the options or ready to build a solution, item is here to help you every step of the way!
This is the item service difference! Because your ideas are worth it.®
Karakuri: Putting Continuous Improvement into Motion
As manufacturers strive to find strategies to increase efficiency, lower costs, and improve safety, more and more companies are turning to low-cost automation to reach their goals.
The Value of Karakuri:
A Quick Case Study
An item Karakuri solution at a truck assembly plant in Michigan provides a great example of the value of low cost automation. The plant recently added an item Karakuri system designed to streamline a cast-off process. This process required the assembly line to stop to be emptied by hand. Thanks to a $3000 item Karakuri rack, the customer expects to save over $250,000 a year in lost labor hours.
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