Collaborative Robots: The Next Frontier in Industrial Automation

Explore how collaborative robots (cobots) are transforming die casting and metal fabrication. This two-part series dives deep into the motivations behind automation, the unique benefits cobots offer, and practical steps to get started. Learn how to leverage cobots to tackle labor shortages, achieve flexibility, and maximize ROI in your manufacturing processes.

Whether you’re new to cobots or looking to enhance your automation strategy, this series provides the tools and insights needed for success.

Part 1: Rethinking Automation: How Cobots Are Filling the Gaps
Traditional automation struggles with challenges such as safety, inflexibility, and high costs, leaving many manufacturers searching for better solutions. This session uncovers how cobots bridge these gaps, offering safer, more adaptable, and cost-effective automation. Key topics include:
- The motivations behind automation: labor shortages, aging populations, and global competition.
- Current challenges with traditional robots.
- Why cobots are the disruptive technology reshaping manufacturing.
- Cobots' inherent safety, intuitive programming, and flexibility.
Date: February 11, 2025

Part 2: Getting Started with Cobots: Best Practices and ROI Insights
Transitioning to cobot-based automation doesn’t have to be complicated. This session walks you through the essential steps for deployment and strategies for achieving tangible results. Highlights include:
- Best practices for cobot deployment, including lean robotics principles and keep it simple strategies.
- How to get a quick win with cobot implementation.
- Insights into the categories of integrators and how to choose the right partner.
- Expected ROI, supported by real-world case studies.
- Exploring AI and future trends in the cobot space.
Date: February 18, 2025

Cobots: A Paradigm Shift in Automation Series

Register for a single Webinar:
Part 1 - Rethinking Automation: How Cobots Are Filling the Gaps
Part 2 - Getting Started with Cobots: Best Practices and ROI Insights

These webinars will take place at 12pm Central on the dates listed. The cost per webinar is $69 for Corporate Members, $99 for Individual Members or $119 for Non-Members. Please note that registering for a webinar grants you access to the live broadcast on the given date. No recordings or pdfs of the presentation will be issued.