Manufacturing Today Issue - 227 August 2024 | Page 16

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Re-thinking automation

A closer look at how nextgeneration robotics address emerging manufacturing trends

The world of industrial automation is experiencing a significant transformation driven by a rising demand in high-growth sectors such as warehousing , logistics , food and pharmaceuticals , renewable energy and more . As many of these industries have complex or multifaceted processes , traditional linear robotics have been of little help . Now , with the convergence of advanced robotics , machine inspection , vision systems and Artificial Intelligence ( AI ), Comau is helping customers around the globe move from manual and / or industrial manufacturing to intelligent automation .

Looking closer at the Advanced Automation space , the segment is slated for a five-year CAGR of ten per cent ( 2024 – 2030 ). Comau believes the logistics market will grow significantly , reaching $ 141 billion by 2030 according to internal estimates and supporting market research . At the same time , the company estimates that up to 80 per cent of warehouses have limited or no automation . This dichotomy underscores the vast opportunity
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