Impact of Automation on Metal Fabrication

The typical North American manufacturing narrative goes something like this: If your job can be automated, it will be one day. But this study—a collaboration between The FABRICATOR, Canadian Fabricating & Welding, and Salvagnini—describes how this is a vast oversimplification. Reality is far more subtle and complex.

A few points are certain: Automation in all forms, from basic material handling to Industry 4.0, is the industry’s future. The need to increase throughput continues to drive technology forward. And for those who embrace the technology, career opportunities abound.

Presented by Salvagnini America Inc.