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SETTING THE STAGE 
 

Are cobots the future of manufacturing production?

Collaborative robots that work alongside humans are poised to push manufacturers to reshore production and drive more small businesses into cloud-based operations.


Robots play important role during COVID-19 crisis

Slowing the spread of COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of robotic systems, according to a recent report by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).


Working like ants: Attabotics uses ant colony model to automate logistics

MA sits down for a Q&A with Scott Gravelle, the founder of Attabotics, a made-in-Canada robotic warehouse system.


The new warehouse worker: OTTO Motors sees growth of mobile robots

A patio door manufacturer realizes cost savings and safety improvements with automated material movement.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Universal Robots

Looking to Boost Productivity?
Cobots Could be the Answer!

Collaborative robots from Universal Robots are bringing flexible, quick-to-deploy automation to Canadian manufacturers of all sizes and industries. UR’s cobots can handle nearly any dull, dirty dangerous task, from machine tending to assembly to painting; palletizing to screw-driving to welding. This family of four robot arms can help you improve productivity to compete in a global market. » Learn more today
 
CUSTOM MANUFACTURING 
 
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PODCAST: How self-programming robots enable high-mix manufacturing

Custom manufacturing has become increasingly popular as consumers demand the opportunity to make products “their own.” MA talks to a co-founder of Quebec’s Omnirobotic. » Read full article
 
 
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 
 

Low-risk robots: Behind the RaaS model

Robots as a service: why more companies are taking the plunge, what’s available in Canada and what’s ahead. » Read full article

Eyeing up robot cameras: which dimension works for your application?

When it’s time to add robot vision, consider the camera’s capabilities. » Read full article

Automation, squared: Quebec robotics company delivers a welding win

Quebec’s AGT Robotics enhances automated welding, cuts component costs in half with PC control. » Read full article

Q&A: Chris Claringbold & Joe Campbell, Universal Robots

The robotics industry experts discuss cobot adoption in Canada and how these human-facing robots can help to close the skills gap. » Read full article
 
Events 
 

Panel Building: Made Smarter

Date: Jan. 25
Location: Online
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25th Annual ARC Industry Forum

Date: Feb. 8-11
Location: Online
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Automate Forward

Date: Mar. 22-26
Location: Online
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