On the assembly line: The state of robotics in industrial manufacturing
Automation is everywhere in industrial manufacturing. The aerospace, automotive and defense industries are flush with robotics in all segments of production. As technological advancements enable more mobility, precision and resiliency with robotics in manufacturing processes, how are organizations utilizing these technologies to their advantage? What economic uncertainties are pausing further development with automation in manufacturing, and what’s on the horizon for machine tending, milling, welding and more with robots?
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Presenters
Dr. Abdalla Nassar,
FSU InSPIRE
Dr. Abdalla Nassar is Vice President of ASTRO America's AM Forward initiative, working with FSU InSPIRE, Florida State University's Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education. AM Forward includes several major corporations and government agencies collaborating to enhance supply chain resilience through the adoption of metal additive manufacturing. AM Forward is currently working in concert with InSPIRE to stimulate regional economic growth by fostering new manufacturing capabilities, creating jobs, and bolstering the resilience of essential supply chains.
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Interact Analysis
As a Senior Analyst based in China, Samantha Mou specializes in the Industrial Automation sector, with a focus on market research in Industrial Robots, Robot Components, and Geared Motors and Industrial Gears. She holds a master’s degree in Economics earned while studying in Germany.
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President, Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Jeff Burnstein is the President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the largest robotics and automation trade group representing over 1,380 global companies involved in robotics, artificial intelligence, vision, motion control and related automation technologies. Since joining the association in 1983 as manager of marketing & public relations, Burnstein has held a variety of senior positions, culminating in his promotion to President in 2007. He is a frequent commentator in the media, often discusses automation issues with policy makers, and regularly speaks at global conferences on issues such as the impact of automation on jobs and the future of automation beyond the factory floor. Burnstein also serves on the Executive Board of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Moderator
Tim Culverhouse
Tim is the Editorial Director of Robotics247.com and has served in this role since 2023. His mission is to provide valuable information and insights to robotics professionals and decision-makers, and to help them solve business challenges.
