Robot-Assisted Quality Control in the United States Rubber Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18034/abcjar.v7i2.755Keywords:
Robotics, Quality Control, Rubber Industry, Automation, Industrial Robotics, Process Optimization, Machine Learning, InspectionAbstract
Within the US rubber business, robot-assisted quality control (QAC) offers a compelling opportunity to improve productivity and quality. This study examines the possibilities and problems of incorporating robotics into rubber manufacturing quality assurance procedures. The principal aims of this study are to assess the potential applications of robotics in material handling, injection molding, and quality inspection; to identify implementation challenges; to investigate prospects with robotic technology advancements and Industry 4.0 principles; and to provide policy recommendations for successful adoption. A review methodology based on secondary data was utilized to examine extant literature, industry reports, and case studies. Important discoveries show that robotics significantly improves productivity, accuracy, and product quality—despite the significant obstacles to cost, technological complexity, and human-robot collaboration. Policy implications emphasize that government incentives, workforce development initiatives, and well-defined regulatory frameworks are necessary to support the widespread deployment of robot-assisted quality control. In the end, adopting robotics offers a revolutionary route to competitiveness and quality-driven innovation in the changing rubber business in the United States.
Downloads
References
Hendra., Yulianto, A. S., Indriani, A., Hernadewita, H. (2018). Control Systems of Rubber Dryer Machinery Components Using Programmable Logic Control (PLC). IOP Conference Series. Materials Science and Engineering, 307(1). https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/307/1/012021 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/307/1/012021
Kharub, M., Limon, S., Sharma, R. K. (2018). The Application of Quality Tools in Effective Implementation of HACCP. The International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 35(9), 1920-1940. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-11-2017-0236 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-11-2017-0236
Liu, B., Guo, X., Qi, G., Zhang, D. (2015). Quality Evaluation of Rubber-to-metal Bonded Structures Based on Shearography. Science China. Physics, Mechanics & Astronomy, 58(7), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11433-015-5658-7 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11433-015-5658-7
Mohammed, M. A., Kothapalli, K. R. V., Mohammed, R., Pasam, P., Sachani, D. K., & Richardson, N. (2017a). Machine Learning-Based Real-Time Fraud Detection in Financial Transactions. Asian Accounting and Auditing Advancement, 8(1), 67–76. https://4ajournal.com/article/view/93
Mohammed, R., Addimulam, S., Mohammed, M. A., Karanam, R. K., Maddula, S. S., Pasam, P., & Natakam, V. M. (2017b). Optimizing Web Performance: Front End Development Strategies for the Aviation Sector. International Journal of Reciprocal Symmetry and Theoretical Physics, 4, 38-45. https://upright.pub/index.php/ijrstp/article/view/142
Mullangi, K. (2017). Enhancing Financial Performance through AI-driven Predictive Analytics and Reciprocal Symmetry. Asian Accounting and Auditing Advancement, 8(1), 57–66. https://4ajournal.com/article/view/89
Mullangi, K., Yarlagadda, V. K., Dhameliya, N., & Rodriguez, M. (2018). Integrating AI and Reciprocal Symmetry in Financial Management: A Pathway to Enhanced Decision-Making. International Journal of Reciprocal Symmetry and Theoretical Physics, 5, 42-52. https://upright.pub/index.php/ijrstp/article/view/134
Sachani, D. K., & Vennapusa, S. C. R. (2017). Destination Marketing Strategies: Promoting Southeast Asia as a Premier Tourism Hub. ABC Journal of Advanced Research, 6(2), 127-138. https://doi.org/10.18034/abcjar.v6i2.746 DOI: https://doi.org/10.18034/abcjar.v6i2.746
Schmidt, T., Lenders, M., Hillebrand, A., van Deenen, N., Munt, O. (2010). Characterization of Rubber Particles and Rubber Chain Elongation in Taraxacum Koksaghyz. BMC Biochemistry, 11, 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2091-11-11 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2091-11-11
Tejani, J. G. (2017). Thermoplastic Elastomers: Emerging Trends and Applications in Rubber Manufacturing. Global Disclosure of Economics and Business, 6(2), 133-144. https://doi.org/10.18034/gdeb.v6i2.737 DOI: https://doi.org/10.18034/gdeb.v6i2.737
Tejani, J., Shah, R., Vaghela, H., Kukadiya, T., Pathan, A. A. (2018). Conditional Optimization of Displacement Synthesis for Pioneered ZnS Nanostructures. Journal of Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials, 6(1), 1-7. https://www.naturalspublishing.com/Article.asp?ArtcID=13193
Vennapusa, S. C. R., Fadziso, T., Sachani, D. K., Yarlagadda, V. K., & Anumandla, S. K. R. (2018). Cryptocurrency-Based Loyalty Programs for Enhanced Customer Engagement. Technology & Management Review, 3, 46-62. https://upright.pub/index.php/tmr/article/view/137
Wang, J., Jing-yu, L., Juan-juan, Q., Lu, Y., Zhang, R. (2018). The Application of Biofortification in Natural Rubber Processing Wastewater Treatment. IOP Conference Series. Earth and Environmental Science, 199(4). https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/199/4/042057 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/199/4/042057
Weerathamrongsak, P., Wongsurawat, W. (2013). The Rubber Industry of Thailand: A Review of Past Achievements and Future Prospects. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 3(1), 49-63. https://doi.org/10.1108/20440831311321665 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/20440831311321665
Ying, D., Patel, B., & Dhameliya, N. (2017). Managing Digital Transformation: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Reciprocal Symmetry in Business. ABC Research Alert, 5(3), 67–77. https://doi.org/10.18034/ra.v5i3.659 DOI: https://doi.org/10.18034/ra.v5i3.659
Zhu, D. M., Lin, W. F., Kong, L. X., Chen, M., Wei, J. (2013). Effect of Ultrasonic Wave on Latex Production and Quality of Rubber Tree. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 419, 360-365. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.419.360 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.419.360
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2018 Manzoor Anwar Mohammed, Rahimoddin Mohammed, Prasanna Pasam, Srinivas Addimulam
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
How to Cite
