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Amplifiers of the workforce: The future of robots in manufacturing w/ Ryan Lillibridge

The Manufacturing Executive · 6 Apr 2021 · 24m · Episode 43

What this episode covers

Ryan Lillibridge, Director of Business Development at Mission Design & Automation, discusses the evolution of robotics in manufacturing, emphasizing that robots act as 'amplifiers' for the workforce rather than job replacements. He explains how advancements in cobots, vision systems, and soft robotics are addressing labor shortages and allowing for flexible, high-mix production. Lillibridge highlights the shift from traditional high-volume industrial robots to adaptable collaborative robots that can be redeployed across different applications and shifts.

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companies scaling up

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Mission Design & Automation, Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Fanuc, Festo, Midwest Automation Supplies
Products
Unimate, Phoenix CRX

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