How Automation Tackles Reshoring and Skills Gap Challenges

We spoke to A3 about how automation addresses manufacturing labor shortages.

One of the most controversial and hot-button topics surrounding industrial automation is the issue of jobs. Will robots take jobs? Can I use automation to fill jobs I can’t find workers for? Can automation make American manufacturing competitive again?
In this video, we spoke with Bob Doyle, vice president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) about the Automate 2019 show and these hot-button issues.

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.