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Samuel is CEO and co-founder of Robotiq. His mission is to free human hands from repetitive tasks. He is also the author of Lean Robotics: A Guide to Making Robots Work in Your Factory. He lives in Québec City with his wife and four children.

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What manufacturers are automating in 2026 (and why)

Walk through a modern plant in 2026 and you’ll notice something important: automation isn’t showing up only in the “high-tech” corners anymore. It’s landing where it creates the fastest, most reliable value — especially in the parts of the factory that used to be left behind because they were too variable, too manual, or too hard to justify.

Across surveys and what we see on real floors, the pattern is clear: manufacturers are prioritizing automation that helps them stabilize output, protect people, and stay flexible under uncertainty. Persistent labor shortages and skills gaps are still the backdrop, so the “why” isn’t mysterious; it’s operational survival and competitive advantage. (Deloitte)

Here’s where automation is concentrating in 2026, and the reasons behind each move.

 

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Dec 16, 2025 in Automation, Palletizing. 5 min read time
What manufacturers are automating in 2026 (and why)

Walk through a modern plant in 2026 and you’ll notice something important: automation isn’t showing up only in the “high-tech”...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Dec 16, 2025
Read more 5 min read time
Inside Cascade Coffee’s playbook for sustainable, scalable automation

When you walk into Cascade Coffee’s facility north of Seattle, you immediately sense two things: the unmistakable smell of...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Nov 20, 2025
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From risk to resilience: How PAL Ready and PAL Series make palletizing safer for every operator

October is Safe Work Month and a perfect time to rethink end-of-line safety.

For food and beverage manufacturers, where...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Oct 17, 2025
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What’s the real cost of palletizing automation?

When manufacturers think about automating end-of-line operations, one question almost always comes first: What does a...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Oct 14, 2025
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Meet PAL Ready and PAL Series: Two clear paths to smarter palletizing

Palletizing may look simple—stack boxes, ship them out—but it’s one of the most critical steps in your logistics chain. With...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Sep 16, 2025
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Automation, ROI, and the advantages of Lean Robotics

The conversation around automation often starts with cost. Factory leaders ask: “Will this investment actually pay off?” The...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Aug 21, 2025
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From blank floor space to a running robotic cell in 90 days

When most people think of installing a robotic cell, they imagine a process that takes half a year, maybe more. Endless design...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Aug 12, 2025
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The four principles of Lean Robotics every manufacturer should know

When most people think about automation, they think about the robot.Of course, it’s the shiny, moving part of the equation. But...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Aug 07, 2025
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Automatica 2025: AI-driven robotics, the humanoid surge, and Robotiq in action

Every two years, Automatica brings together the brightest minds and boldest machines in robotics—and 2025 was no exception....

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 26, 2025
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