July 8, 2026 | Industrial Automation | Robots

The Message from Automate 2026: Simplify

More than ever, one can feel the march of progress at Automate as technology climbs to higher heights. But across almost every exhibitor I talked to and every experience I had at Automate, there was a consistent message: it’s time to make automation more accessible for the average manufacturers and warehouse owners of the world. It’s time for technology to build outwards, instead of upwards. Read More

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