As robotics transforms industrial operations, manufacturers must look beyond efficiency - and view automation as a strategic enabler. In a recent interview, ABB Robotics President Marc Segura outlined trends shaping the next wave of innovation:
- AI-powered, adaptive systems
- Human-robot collaboration for safety and productivity
- Modular automation for high-mix, low-volume production
- Sustainability and energy efficiency by design
These trends are redefining compliance, safety, and performance today - not just in the future.
What It Means for Manufacturers
To stay competitive, manufacturers need to:
- Reevaluate robotic safety strategies
- Align with evolving standards (ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, IEC 62061)
- Address functional safety, cybersecurity, and interoperability early
- Prepare for global regulatory convergence
How Intertek Supports You
Intertek helps robotics and automation clients with:
- Functional safety assessments and certification
- Collaborative robot safety evaluations
- Cybersecurity and digital assurance
- Global compliance and market access
- Training and technical guidance to future-proof automation
As robotics grows smarter and more connected, safety and compliance must evolve in step.
Learn how Intertek supports robotic safety and innovation:
www.intertek.com/industrial
www.intertek.com/industrial/robotics
www.intertek.com/ai
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