The "Speedscan" robot will perform fully automated quality control inspections of oil-field equipment at a new Baker Hughes Inc. customer solutions center opening in Cincinnati this year. With machines taking over equipment inspections, safety inspections and facility monitoring, oil companies can free up workers to perform other duties, lowering costs and increasing productivity. Baker Hughes In early 2016, the manufacturer Carrier Corp. announced 2,000 layoffs as the company shifted manufacturing to Mexico to take advantage of cheaper labor. The news made national headlines and prompted criticism from President Trump, who negotiated with the heating, ventilation and air conditioning company […]
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