Helps operators decide when to shift from manual or semi‑manual production to full automation and how to assess the return on investment.
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Capacity thresholds: Consider production volume; machines like the Hefestus AuraX are best for operations producing 10,000–30,000 pre‑rolls per monthcannatechtoday.com, while compact machines suit boutique producers at 10k–20k/monthcannatechtoday.com.
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Labor and efficiency: Discuss how automated systems replace several employees, reduce waste and improve consistencyhefestus-tech.com.
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Cost analysis: Compare up‑front costs (e.g., ~$230k for the AuraXcannatechtoday.com) with pay‑per‑joint models (Accelerant PRO2)cannatechtoday.com; emphasize that long‑term ownership often yields better ROIcannatechtoday.com.
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Training and support: Highlight the importance of on‑site training and SOP development; the AuraX provides a week of training and 24/7 technical supportcannatechtoday.com.
Scalability: Discuss modular systems that allow producers to add capacity graduallyglobenewswire.com.
