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Out of hands? Out of time? Why automation is no longer optional

Labor shortages aren’t a short-term hiccup—they’re the new normal. If you’re still counting on “things going back to normal,” it’s time to reassess. Between an aging workforce, escalating labor costs, and rising turnover, manufacturers everywhere are being pushed into a tight corner. The factories that thrive will be the ones that adapt—fast.

That’s where automation comes in.

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Apr 17, 2025 in Automation. 3 min read time
Out of hands? Out of time? Why automation is no longer optional

Labor shortages aren’t a short-term hiccup—they’re the new normal. If you’re still counting on “things going back to normal,”...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
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Unlock flexible automation with the Lean Robotics method

Automation doesn’t have to be complex to be powerful. That’s the foundation of Lean Robotics—and the key to a long-term...

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Back injuries, rising insurance, and one smart move in palletizing

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Custom vs. pre-engineered solutions: what’s the smarter move for palletizing?

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When worker safety drives innovation: How one ice cream cone manufacturer is taking care of its people

At first glance, palletizing ice cream cone boxes doesn’t sound like a high-risk job. But when those boxes weigh 35 to 40...

Gaelen Harsch
By Gaelen Harsch
on Apr 03, 2025
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Meet PowerPick Multi: The gripper built for flexible palletizing

If your production line handles a wide variety of box sizes, you know the frustration—constant gripper changeovers, manual...

Michel Beauchemin
By Michel Beauchemin
on Mar 31, 2025
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Scaling automation: How a confectionery manufacturer transformed palletizing across multiple plants

A single automation success story can spark a transformation. That’s exactly what happened when a leading confectionery...

Kendra Patton
By Kendra Patton
on Mar 27, 2025
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Automation that works: A practical framework for real results

Automation isn’t just a competitive advantage anymore—it’s a necessity. But adopting automation isn’t about chasing trends or...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Mar 25, 2025
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Automation that delivers: how a pizza dough manufacturer tackled palletizing challenges

Palletizing may seem simple—until you’re lifting 43-pound boxes all day, stacking them six feet high, and struggling to find...

Gaelen Harsch
By Gaelen Harsch
on Mar 20, 2025
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