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…midsize enterprises. Labor shortages, the reshoring of production, competitive pressures, and government incentives are encouraging smaller businesses to evaluate and adopt robots. They are proving useful for tasks such as materials handling, piece picking, welding, and cleaning. Companies can now scale quickly, thanks to advancements in both hardware and software. And with robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) payment models, customers may not need…
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…to the growing trend of reshoring and nearshoring of operations, means more companies are adopting robotic automation to maximize flexibility, build resilience and adapt more sustainable production processes.” Trend 1: Demand for robots will increase in response to labor shortages and reshoring/nearshoring surge The impact of labor shortages is clearly felt across a wide range of industries and will continue…
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…workforce development as North American reshoring accelerates,” it said. Festo Didactic and SICK partnered to create a curriculum and hardware package they said integrates into any robot platform. Source: Festo Festo Didactic will show new online learning portal—the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX. It focuses on the growing need for more individualized learning, said the company. Festo LX provides…
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…with automation today!” Labor shortages, reshoring aid adoption; inflation a possible deterrent Despite the state of the U.S. economy, labor shortages, led by the manufacturing industry, remain the key driver in the growth of automation, said A3. As a result, more manufacturers continue to turn to robotics, especially to handle the “dull, dirty and dangerous” tasks unattractive to human workers,…
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…demand is being driven by reshoring efforts. Customers have experienced firsthand the instability from relying too heavily on the global supply chain and are making efforts to bring production closer to home. Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works primarily designs and manufactures equipment for waste-to-energy facilities. It also develops systems that semiconductor companies use to make computer chips. Helfrich Brothers is based…
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…focusing on sustainability and embracing reshoring efforts. The company said it feels confident in its investment in the U.S. with the passage of Reduction Act, CHIPS Act, and Infrastructure and Investment in Jobs Act. U.S. Country Holding Officer of ABB Michael Gray said the Inflation Reduction Act has helped “trigger” new investments in clean energy and technology companies building locally.…
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…to skilled labor (13%) and reshoring of production back to North America (11%) were considered less impactful. Click on image to enlarge. Source: Vecna Robotics The robots are coming, says Vecna “Given this data, we can see that automation has quickly become a critical strategic priority, and from the boardroom to the warehouse, leaders are looking to get robots and…
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…lot of manufacturing has been reshoring because of trade restrictions with China. We're expecting $1 trillion in business to come back to the U.S., which bodes well for 3PLs and service providers here. The real challenge is continued low vacancy rates in most major markets around the U.S. We're finalizing a facility in Portland with sub-3% vacancy. If you look…
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…shortages, uncertainty, the near- and reshoring of production, and a desire to operate more sustainably accelerate, more businesses are turning to automation to build resilience while improving efficiency and flexibility,” he added. “Our expanded facility will help us to better serve customers in the U.S. and across the Americas, giving them access to innovative automated solutions.” ABB to automate its…
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…seemed impossible.” As manufacturers consider reshoring production to Europe or North America, Fuzzy Studio offers “an easy and low-risk solution for investment,” asserted Fuzzy Logic. The software is compatible with most robot brands on the market, the company noted. Fuzzy Studio enables interactive digital twins Today, the creation of robotic cells is often complex, said Fuzzy Logic. The company said…
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…become industry-standard for robotics. 2. Reshoring Resilience has become an important driver for reshoring in various industries. For instance, car manufacturers invest heavily in short supply lines to bring processes closer to their customers. These automakers use robots to produce powerful batteries cost-effectively and in large quantities to support their electric vehicle projects. These investments make the shipment of heavy…
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…factors driving automation, he explained. Reshoring starts at the top Nolan said Massachusetts is following the lead of the federal government and its efforts to bring more manufacturing back to the states. Based out of Westborough, Mass., the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is a state agency that provides funding and support to a variety of different industries. The Center for Advanced…
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…open positions in manufacturing. Would reshoring of production to the U.S. help or worsen that situation? Martinelli: It's complicated. Supply chains could shorten, which is nice, but there's still a need for manufacturing talent in the U.S. Another challenge is that nobody really wants to stand at an ASRS. They'll start to feel more like consumer products for what Gartner…
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…the pandemic, operators have begun reshoring and using automation to offset higher U.S. labor costs. Businesses are also dealing with a perceived low status of “frontline” jobs, reduced immigration, and more retirements with lower replacement rates. Major industries will continue to invest in robotics Whether or not the U.S. economy shrinks in 2023 or 2024, we should see much of…
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…stage is set for the reshoring of U.S. manufacturing to finally gain momentum, and the latest generation of robots represents a key element of the equation. The backdrop against which this shift will unfold reflects a new set of economic realities for the industry. Two elements stand out as drivers of change: the rise in offshore wages and the increase…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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