OnRobot to host Automation Roadmap event in Dallas on February 19

Event targets Texas manufacturing labor shortages and features live FANUC robot demos

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By Robotics 24/7 Staff January 30, 2026

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OnRobot's Build Your Automation Roadmap event will take place on Feb. 19 in Dallas.

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With manufacturers across North Texas struggling to hire and retain production workers, OnRobot will host the Build Your Automation Roadmap event in Dallas on February 19th, bringing practical automation offerings directly to the region’s manufacturing community.

The end-of-arm tooling and software company said that the free, in-person event is designed for manufacturers in sectors such as metal fabrication, CNC machining, electronics, aerospace, food & beverage, and industrial equipment manufacturing - industries that form the backbone of the Dallas-Fort Worth manufacturing economy and are among the hardest hit by ongoing labor shortages.

Build Your Automation Roadmap details

OnRobot provided the following details for its event on February 19.

What:
- Build Your Automation Roadmap: Industrial Robots + Tooling
  - A hands-on event featuring live FANUC robot demonstrations, expert-led workshops and real-world automation use cases.
When:
- February 19, 2026
- 12 PM-4 PM CT
Where:
- The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
Why:
- Manufacturers across North Texas are facing persistent hiring challenges. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Texas Business Outlook Survey, a lack of available applicants and shortages of candidates with the right technical skills remain among the top barriers to hiring for manufacturers, while many firms report increased competition for labor and rising wage pressures. These challenges are forcing manufacturers to rethink how they maintain output, meet customer demand, and scale operations.

“As one of the largest and fastest-growing manufacturing hubs in the country, Dallas-Fort Worth is feeling the strain of today’s labor market more than most,” said Kristian Hulgard, general manager, Americas, at OnRobot. “Many manufacturers here are running strong order books but simply can’t find enough skilled operators, machinists or technicians. This roadmap event is about showing practical, proven ways automation can help fill those gaps.”

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At the event, attendees will see live demonstrations of FANUC robots equipped with OnRobot end-of-arm tooling for common applications such as machine tending, material handling, assembly, packaging and quality inspection.

OnRobot said that automation experts will be on hand to share real-world experience in robotics, tooling and integration. The goal is to help manufacturers move from curiosity to confident implementation.

For more details on speakers and sessions, along with how to register for the event, click here.

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