Automation technology suppliers are integrating robot kinematics directly into PLCs, simplifying programming, reducing costs, ...

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.

When people talk about automation in paving, I've noticed that the conversation usually veers toward extremes. Either we’re moments away from handing over the job to machines, or we’re still decades ...

Industrial automation is at a pivotal crossroads. Global manufacturers must navigate disruptive supply chains, shifting market demands and the relentless pace of technological advancement. Executives ...

You probably don't notice warehouse automation when it's working well. And that's the point. The real impact of robotics, machine vision, and control systems isn't ...

In recent years, cockpit automation has transformed aviation, enhancing safety and efficiency. While reducing pilot workload and minimizing human error, automation has also introduced concerns ...

Automation complements rather than replaces human expertise. In many scenarios, its speed and precision surpass what manual efforts can achieve. There’s a shortage of skilled fabricators, with a ...

In today's fast-paced world of software development, automation has become a cornerstone of testing, ensuring quality and efficiency amidst increasingly complex applications. With faster release ...

A dystopia of job loss and surveillance or a utopia of transformation and progress: This conundrum sums up the intense debate around automation and its impact on the future of work. Optimistic ...

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The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual dues for ...

At Blend Forum 2025, our annual executive gathering where more than 100 leaders from the nation’s top banks, credit unions, and IMBs came together to talk about the future of lending, one theme stood ...