Automation ROI Calculator
Calculate the return on investment for your smart manufacturing and automation initiatives. See payback period, ROI, and projected savings over 5 years.
Investment Details
Enter the total cost of your automation project
Total cost including hardware, software, installation, and training
Your baseline annual costs for the area being automated
Expected Savings
Estimate your savings in each category
$50,000
Reduced labor costs through automation
15%
Increase in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
20%
Reduction in defects and rework
10%
Lower energy consumption through optimization
25%
Savings from predictive maintenance
ROI Results
Annual Savings
$195,000
Payback Period
6.2 months
Break-even in 1 year
3-Year ROI
485.0%
$485,000
5-Year ROI
875.0%
$875,000
5-Year Financial Projection
Year 1
$95,000
Year 2
$290,000
Year 3
$485,000
Year 4
$680,000
Year 5
$875,000
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Understanding Your ROI Calculation
What's Included in Savings:
- • Direct labor cost reductions
- • Increased throughput and productivity
- • Reduced defects and rework costs
- • Lower energy consumption
- • Predictive maintenance savings
Typical ROI Ranges:
- • Excellent: Payback < 12 months, ROI > 200%
- • Good: Payback 12-24 months, ROI 100-200%
- • Acceptable: Payback 24-36 months, ROI 50-100%
- • Marginal: Payback > 36 months, ROI < 50%