The scope of engineering and automation goes beyond plant productivity or efficiency in intralogistics operations. The way they are developed has a direct impact on the sustainability of the environment, on the quality of life of the worker and on the present and future well-being of society.
In this post we delve into the positive impact of industrial engineering. And we show how in TECNIMUSA, as an engineering company, we work at the service of people and the environment. Today we offer a global vision of how we integrate social and environmental responsibility in the design of each of our automation solutions, in each new project and in each collaboration, without renouncing efficiency or advanced technologies.
What is the social impact of engineering applied to industrial automation?
When we talk about the social impact of engineering, of the various branches of engineering that intervene and work together to design industrial automation solutions, we are referring to the creation of projects, systems and equipment that have the capacity to improve both production processes and people’s living conditions.
It is an engineering that produces inclusive and sustainable automation. An engineering that proposes efficient, fast, flexible and intelligent solutions and, at the same time, are solutions that increase the safety of the working environment, help reduce waste, consume energy in a responsible way… It is an engineering that keeps a focus on the future, that encourages the entrepreneurial spirit of the population, that promotes the development of the local community and that seeks social equity.
This way of working, with a deep focus on improving lives, is directly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDGs, especially with:
- SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy.
- SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth.
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure.
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities.
- SDG 12: Responsible production and consumption.
How does engineering development at TECNIMUSA improve the lives of people and the environment?
Our engineering team has been demonstrating for more than 15 years that it is possible to combine technological innovation with social purpose. For us, each project and solution developed is an opportunity to leave a positive footprint on the environment, to bring social value.
Collaboration with the school community
At Tecnimusa we create spaces to inspire and support the scientific curiosity of young people and to promote technical education and a vocation for innovation. How do we do it? We collaborate with the school community at different levels.
- For primary school students, we organize guided tours to help them understand at an early age that mathematics, physics, mechanics… engineering are found in all the processes around them.
- For high school students, we create a space in our facilities to accompany them to experience what it means to design and manufacture industrial automation solutions, under the concepts of sustainability and technological innovation.
- For young people who are about to enter the working world, we open the doors for them to join our internships, both in our workshops, so that they can join engineering projects, and in the administrative area, so that they can learn about the management of a company.
This collaboration is more than a social commitment. It is a project that is aligned with SDG 4 and SDG 8, by supporting quality education and encouraging and training future technicians and engineers.
Long-term work with local suppliers
At TECNIMUSA we are committed to the regional economy. We design and manufacture intralogistics automation solutions for the world, and the largest percentage of our customers are multinational companies. But we are known for maintaining strong, long-term relationships with local suppliers to strengthen the community’s economy and energize the business environment.
By preferring nearby companies, we are also boosting local jobs and helping to reduce the impact on the environment that can be caused by transporting products. When we prioritize a nearby supply chain, we not only benefit the social environment, we also consume less fuel. We also work with suppliers committed to sustainability, which drives the delivery of social value and high environmental standards throughout our value chain.
Sustainable automation through eco-efficient solutions
Our main specialization is to devise, design and manufacture eco-efficient automation solutions for the internal logistics of industries. This is sustainable automation, to help our customers produce goods and services with minimum resources, less waste, less pollution and, of course, through optimized processes and increased competitiveness.
- How do we help implement sustainable automation? We provide companies with new ways of operating through our innovative and eco-efficient solutions to drive environmental excellence and simultaneously increase their profitability.
- What does it mean for a machine to be eco-efficient? It is designed both to consume as little energy as possible and to use as few financial and technical resources as possible. Our intralogistics automation equipment is energy-efficient, requires minimal maintenance, has long life-cycle components and helps reduce the impact of manufacturing processes.
For example, our packaging automation solutions, such as advanced case erectors, are capable of operating with new or used cardboard boxes, allowing a second life cycle for supplier cases. This helps reduce line items for the purchase of new packaging and minimize waste.
Redesigning solutions: operational ergonomics and more humanized spaces
TECNIMUSA is also committed to constant evolution. We believe that engineering cannot be limited only to achieving technical efficiency. Every automation solution must combine sustainability, innovation and modern aesthetics.
That’s why we have started to merge our eco-efficient technology with harmony in its exterior design in every piece of equipment. Why? To positively impact every industrial operating environment. We are not only helping to make processes faster, safer and more precise, we are transforming spaces, achieving a better integration of the machine in the intralogistics environment and improving ergonomics with more accessible and intuitive designs.
For example, we have redesigned our box closing and sealing machine, which provides a greater differential value to our customers.
TECNIMUSA: engineering and automation for intralogistics industry
As an engineering company we design and manufacture intelligent solutions for the eco-efficient automation of industrial internal logistics. We adapt to the needs of each client.
If you are looking to increase the productivity and sustainability of your operations, let’s talk about automation.
