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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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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 answer is yes—but only if automation is approached in the right way.

Today’s labor market has changed for good. Skilled workers are retiring, turnover is climbing, and recruiting replacements is more expensive than ever. Manufacturers that thrive aren’t the ones waiting for these challenges to pass, they’re the ones adapting with structured, reliable automation.

That’s where Lean Robotics comes in.

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Aug 21, 2025 in Automation. 3 min read time
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
Read more 3 min read time
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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The surprising ROI of ergonomics in manufacturing

When manufacturers think about return on investment, they often look at numbers tied to output: faster cycle times, fewer...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 17, 2025
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Ergonomics 101 for factory managers

If your team stacks boxes all day, ergonomics shouldn’t be an afterthought; it should be the first thing you think about.

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Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 13, 2025
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Debunking the “20-pound rule”: Why weight isn’t the only risk in manual lifting

"Is it under 20 pounds? Then it’s fine to lift." That myth has lived too long on factory floors.In reality, the dangers of...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 10, 2025
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What is the NIOSH Composite Lifting Index?

Manual palletizing might look simple. But behind every lift is a set of forces, postures, and risks that add up fast,...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 05, 2025
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From injury to innovation: Why manual palletizing is ripe for automation

On paper, palletizing looks like a basic task: stack boxes, repeat. In reality, it’s one of the most injury-prone jobs in...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on May 29, 2025
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