Case Study: Rapid-Line triples sales per square foot with Rethink Robotics' Baxter

Rethink Robotics’ Baxter Drives Flexibility, Fills Labor Gap at Premier Metal Fabricator

Rapid-Line, a leading metal fabricator in Wyoming, Michigan, faced a growing skilled labor shortage that threatened its ability to stay competitive and maintain product quality. To address this challenge, Rapid-Line turned to Rethink Robotics and its Baxter robot to add flexible automation support on the plant floor.

Rethink Robotics’ Baxter was deployed to work with a Haas VF-3 milling machine, feeding and removing parts while helping improve consistency and throughput. The robot handled more than 600 parts per day, met ROI goals in just four months, and helped Rapid-Line triple sales per square foot while supporting about 120 hours of lights-out production per week.

Rapid-Line

Mark Lindquist

President