Cobot welding integrates collaborative robots into welding processes to streamline shop automation while enhancing safety and efficiency. These robots work alongside human operators to perform welding tasks with high precision using advanced sensors and programming interfaces that adapt to various conditions.

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, smart automation projects  are at the forefront of transforming industries and homes...

Schneider Electric has come a long way since its early days. The company is now pioneering a shift to software-defined automation, enabling faster, more efficient, and more intelligent operations. At the center of this transformation is their generative AI co-pilot, embedded directly into their EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert platform.

At Automate 2025, the robotics and automation landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by new standards, smarter technology,...

In this compelling episode of Beyond the Bot, hosts Tony DeHart and Steven King step away from the Blue Sky Lab and go live from 79 Degrees West. Their conversation, streamed across LinkedIn, YouTube, and beyond, dives deep into the evolving landscape of AI and automation in both physical and digital spaces.

Manual systems often conceal high error rates and costly inefficiencies. Even a 1% data entry error rate can lead to recalls, defects, or lost revenue. In 2023 alone, labeling mistakes caused 50% of U.S. food and beverage recalls — with an average cost of $10 million per recall.

Myth #10: Automating Ties You to a Single Vendor (Integrator Lock-In) Reality: A common fear is that automation locks you into a single vendor forever. In truth, good automation partners empower you to be self-sufficient. They provide training, documentation, and even source code or schematics when needed. A responsible integrator treats the relationship as a partnership, ensuring your team can manage routine operations independently.

In this episode of Beyond the Bot, Tony DeHart and Steven King dive deep into the most persistent myths surrounding automation and its role in modern business. From fears about job loss to misconceptions about cost, customization, and control, they bring clarity, nuance, and plenty of practical insight.

As artificial intelligence becomes a driving force in modern business, one thing is clear: the workforce is changing. For small and...