Tara Dunn, VP of Marketing and Business Development, Averatek Corporation

2021 began with uncertainties because of the global pandemic. In addition, there is a continued shortage of electronic components and now ongoing shipping issues. But as it turns out, it was a very successful year for the DAGE Assure product line.

However, it is still an issue getting components and counting them is critical, and most factories are realizing that doing this simple, but daunting task manually is time consuming and inaccurate, and so they are turning towards more automated solutions.

Going into 2022, the momentum will continue with even more focus on complete automation and integration. The Assure FLEX is a "Hands off" solution that can be combined either with simple conveyors and/or advanced loading and unloading systems. Even more interesting, it can be completely integrated into component reel storage tower systems.

APEX is returning in 2022. I think people are excited to return and see new products and I fully expect it will kick off a fantastic year which we are expecting continued request for complete automation and fully integrated solutions.

Working conditions may change with more people working from home, but production lines still need to run and the same equipment is still needed with or without a pandemic and we have full expectations of for a busy 2022.