Extanto has recently partnered with Dectron USA, a US-based manufacturer of articulated arms for use in industrial and medical settings. Extanto is helping Dectron establish a presence in the GSA Advantage online government marketspace. Dectron has been manufacturing modular articulating arms and material handling components since 1980. This extensive experience has allowed them to refine their products and build a reputation for quality and durability for more than four decades.
Dectron’s articulating arms are known for robust construction, dependability and flexibility. They are designed to be extremely durable and capable of withstanding harsh industrial environments. Dectron’s arms are highly adaptable, with the ability to mount in numerous locations and easily reconfigurable in order to meet specific material support and positioning needs.
Dectron’s Kaizen Arms are a line of industrial articulating arms made of several different materials depending on the environment in which they will be used. In industrial settings the arms are typically made with welded steel or high-strength aluminum, so that the arms can withstand the demands of industrial settings, offering superior durability compared to office-grade alternatives. In settings such as medical, dental or laboratory use, they would likely be made with stainless steel or powder coated aluminum.
Unlike many manufacturers of articulated arms, Dectron products are all made in the United States. Dectron aligns its production with modern manufacturing philosophies such as continuous Improvement initiatives, 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen methodologies and, while it is not yet a certified Six Sigma shop, it does align itself to Six Sigma goals. (Six Sigma was developed by Motorola in the 1980s and Lean principles originated from the Toyota Production System in the 1950s. While different in their approaches, both Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing intend to improve processes and reduce waste. Many organizations now combine the two into Lean Six Sigma in order to make use of the strengths native to both methodologies.)
While Dectron initially gained recognition in the medical and dental fields, they have successfully transitioned to serving industrial and assembly sectors. This shift has allowed them to specialize in creating articulating arms that meet the specific needs of several other industries and uses.
Manufacturing and assembly environments benefit from Dectron’s articulating arms because of improved ergonomics and worker safety, enhanced productivity through better tool and part positioning and support for Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S organization. In the automotive manufacturing and repair environments, Dectron’s articulating arms are used for positioning tools and parts at assembly stations, improving ergonomics in vehicle manufacturing processes and enhancing workspace organization in garages and repair shops.
Industrial facilities utilize Dectron’s articulating arms in several ways: supporting computer systems and control panels, positioning custom shadow boards or tool organizers and ergonomically improving existing workbench space or creating workstations in confined areas.
Government facilities and military operations also utilize Dectron’s durable articulating arms to organize and position equipment in secure environments, to support mission-critical systems and controls and to improve ergonomics and efficiency in government workspaces.
And of course, while Dectron has expanded beyond its initial focus, the medical and dental fields still use Dectron’s equipment for positioning medical equipment and instruments, supporting imaging systems and monitors and enhancing user ergonomics in clinical settings.
We look forward to helping Dectron grow its US sales through new business in the federal, state and local market spaces. Procurement teams please feel free to contact us at projects@extanto.com to learn more.
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