AUTOMATION
October 2026
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IN THIS ISSUE: ROBOTICS
SMART
FACTORIES PACKAGING
Smarter solutions for industrial efficiency Automation THE ROLE OF ROBOTICS IN AUTOMATION
This month’s issue of Automation features a section on the important subject of robotics.
On page 10-11, ABB Robotics discusses how integrated automation is the key enabler for next-generation logistics. Page 12 features a contribution from Ishida about robotic grading and packaging systems in the poultry processing industry. And finally, on page 14, Epson outlines the advantages of SCARA robots in manufacturing environments.
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