Robotics Automation News

MAY 23, 2025

By Dr Michael Moats, Missouri S&T Semiconductors power nearly every aspect of modern life cars, smartphones, medical devices and even national defense systems.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 31, 2025

Below, members of the WFW Welding program share insights on how veterans are helping bridge the skilled labor gap. The path forward is clear: bridging the skilled labor gap requires collaboration between training programs, industry stakeholders, and veteran-focused initiatives such as Workshops for Warriors.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Department of Labor. Not only does the company gain national recognition, but it will grow its network of industry, workforce, education, equity and labor apprenticeship champions where the organization can share best practices in its industry.

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Design World

JULY 23, 2024

“Our new package makes it easier… The post ABB’s new machine tending cell simplifies automation to offset labor shortages appeared first on Design World. The standardized solution combines a collaborative GoFa 12 robot and user-friendly software in a compact solution for fast installation and easy operation.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2025

The company said its robot can fulfill labor shortages in harsh outdoor conditions, complete hazardous tasks, and increase project efficiency and cost savings. Bureau of Labor said are among the most impacted by injuries and loss of labor. This loss of labor emerged from unsafe summer temperatures and other work-related hazards.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 1, 2025

UPS, one of the worlds largest logistics companies, is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to explore the potential deployment of humanoid robots in its logistics operations, according to Bloomberg, in what could become a significant milestone in warehouse automation.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This saga encapsulates the media perception surrounding labor and automation. In reality, labor and automation have always had a complex relationship, neither totally in opposition nor totally aligned, and that is likely to continue through 2025. According to Oxford research, nearly half of U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 13, 2024

MMRs might not yet be able to talk like C-3PO from Star Wars , but they’re definitely capable of bridging some of these labor gaps while creating a more automated and autonomous world to meet consumer needs. The post How humanoid robots can help narrow gaps between automation and labor appeared first on The Robot Report.

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Design World

JANUARY 17, 2025

A growing shortage of skilled labor requires the… The post ABB launches AppStudio no-code tool for robot interface programming appeared first on Design World. Its intuitive functionality and features, including a collaborative cloud-based library that enables users to share application templates, will reduce setup times by up to 80%.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These advancements are not just technological marvels; they’re also potential solutions to global labor shortages and catalysts for a societal shift in how we work and live. It’s driven by pressing global needs, particularly labor shortages. What’s driving the robotics boom in Europe? in 2020 to 22% by 2050.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

However, as the global marketplace continues to evolve, American manufacturers must contend with an aging ownership base, greater competition, a more even playing field, and a severe labor shortage. manufacturing faces worsening labor shortages in coming years. million jobs by 2030.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Path’s AI robotics technology is a game changer for manufacturing, starting with addressing critical labor shortages in welding but with potential far beyond that,” Huang said. “The manufacturing industry’s challenge with the shortage of welders is not going away, and they understand the nuance of what we’re tackling.

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Automation World

JANUARY 10, 2023

Adapting your operations for Smart Manufacturing can help avoid problems with the ongoing labor transition such as increased downtime and incorrect diagnoses of issues.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Agtonomy hopes its technology can solve agriculture’s most immediate and pressing problems including labor scarcity, climate change, and shrinking profit margins. Agtonomy addresses agriculture challenges Agtonomy said its latest funding will advance its mission to address labor, profitability, and climate-change challenges.

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Automation World

JANUARY 23, 2025

The ongoing industrial labor shortage threatens productivity and competitiveness, but its also an opportunity for change. Heres how the latest digital technologies, powered by explainable AI to share operations expertise, are beginning to address the workforce challenge.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Supported through the Labor Governments Manufacturing and Industry Development Fund , the new facility has increased capacity to supply products for blood banking laboratories in Australia and overseas. Victorias $33.5

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Design World

AUGUST 31, 2022

These calculators contrast the total costs of both labor and fuel when utilizing the MTI PBS 4100+ system (for commercial jets) and MTI PBS… The post ROI calculators quantify benefits of jet engine balancing systems appeared first on Design World.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

CPGs find compelling benefits like labor reduction and increased productivity when adding robots to the production line, but others have reason to hesitate.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 17, 2025

The company asserted that its system will address critical labor shortages and enhance workplace safety, supporting supply chain resiliency in economically vital global industries. “These partners understand the scale and transformative potential of humanoid robot labor. ” Now accepting session submissions!

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Automation World

APRIL 12, 2024

From the use of robots to handle repetitive and hazardous tasks to alignment with corporate sustainability goals, robotics are proving to be the answer to industry’s labor shortage and skills gaps.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These topics have been subjects of thoughts all this yeardata, supply chain, digital transformation, predictive maintenance, skilled labor. This year, the challenge will be not only keeping pace and embracing technological change but mitigating the risks of increasing labor shortages and supply chain disruptions.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2025

RIC said its proprietary technology can significantly reduce cost, time, and labor while enhancing productivity. The automation reduces the need for skilled labor from three operators to two, further improving efficiency and cost savings, RIC claimed. The Fontana, Calif.-based Register today to save 40% on conference passes!

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Automation World

MARCH 26, 2024

The convergence of increasingly complex work processes and industry’s ongoing labor issues are driving the growth of workflow software in manufacturing. The software’s ability to maintain compliance and ensure efficient production add to the benefits.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In addition to significant productivity gains, Teleo creates a positive effect on the workforce, where skilled labor shortages are endemic to the industry,” said Adam Grosser, Chairman and Managing Partner at UP.Partners. Teleo’s technology offers a solution, especially during significant labor shortages.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 11, 2025

Source: Getty Images One of the most prevalent trends in the industry, which impacts many a machine shop, is the struggle to find skilled labor. No matter the circumstance, it seems that this lack of skilled labor has prevented shops from moving forward with business opportunities.

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MRPEasy

APRIL 8, 2025

Rvolution Fermentation went from an at-home labor of love to an intercontinental e-commerce business, boasting a million dollars in yearly revenue. Heres how MRP software played a pivotal role in supporting its growth.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Labor shortages, rising operational costs, and the demand for faster delivery times are all driving a shift toward smarter, automated solutions. Slip Robotics said the funding will help it to accelerate change in one of the most labor-intensive parts of logistics. Register today to save 40% on conference passes!

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 22, 2025

Bob VanCoillie, MMT EAB member and senior manager of Kenvue’s Mold Management Center of Excellence, discusses tooling digitalization, sustainability and key challenges in mold building. Q: Where does your research and work with tooling digitalization stand today ?

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Field robotics OEMs are tirelessly innovating solutions to address skilled labor gaps and improve efficiency and safety in a wide range of industries including; agriculture , mining , construction , and search and rescue.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2025

Unloading trailers and containers is a labor-intensive task that has been difficult to automate, but a number of companies have made progress. Source: Contoro Robotics As the warehousing and logistics industry faces ongoing labor shortages and rising costs, investors are looking for scalable, commercially viable approaches to robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2025

” Demand for robotics didn’t meet expectations because of the post-COVID slowdown in capital, wars affecting trade and labor, and uncertainty among manufacturers, said Kumar. . “We outperformed the market, which had double-digit declines.” We have big growth plans.” ” Kumar said.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 13, 2025

Enhanced Labor Productivity: When jobs are properly scheduled, employees can focus on getting a setup done as quickly and efficiently as possible. Lower Operational Costs: Effective and efficient use of machines and labor will result in lower operational costs. I have seen many a shop unable to deliver because of an untimely breakdown.

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Automation World

MAY 30, 2023

PBC Linear’s Applied Cobotics introduces its new Cobot Feeder to automate parts feeding for up to three shifts to address industry labor shortages and boost production capacity.

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Automation World

AUGUST 6, 2024

Since implementing the Chef system, Amy’s Kitchen has improved product consistency of runs by 12%, reduced food giveaway by 4% and increased labor productivity by 17%.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The precinct’s strategic location north of Perth is part of the Cook Labor Government’s reforms to drive WA as a leader in industrial-scale innovation, and will support a range of industries and technologies including mining and resources.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

“Their technology aligns perfectly with our mission to solve labor challenges in horticulture with electric robots that carry out labor-intensive fieldwork and increase worker productivity.” Muddy Machines said Sprout can increase worker productivity and address labor shortages. ” Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

The machines can help them overcome labor challenges, drive down input costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, said Monarch Tractor. Investing in energy-efficient machinery and robotics has led to less labor and more operational efficiency, itadded.

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