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SOUTHEAST Session: Manufacturers today face a critical workforce challenge. An aging labor pool, persistent skills shortages, and post-pandemic attrition have created gaps that traditional hiring alone cannot solve. These pressures demand innovative approaches to sustaining productivity and competitiveness. Robotics offers a practical, scalable solution, not as a replacement for people, but as a partner that augments human capabilities. Collaborative robots (cobots) are designed to work alongside operators, taking on repetitive, physically demanding, or hazardous tasks. This partnership allows employees to focus on higher-value activities such as quality control, process improvement, and customer engagement. Studies show that human–robot teams significantly reduce idle time and improve throughput compared to all-human work environments. Real-world examples illustrate the shift. Chipotle’s “Autocado” robot automates the tedious process of cutting and coring avocados, while staff concentrate on quality and service. On manufacturing floors, cobots assist with material handling, precision assembly, and inspection; areas where ergonomics and consistency are critical. Rather than eliminating jobs, robotics transforms them, creating safer workplaces and more sustainable operations. This session, “Robotics as a Partner, Not a Replacement, for Manufacturing Jobs,” will explore how manufacturers can strategically adopt robotics to address workforce shortages without diminishing employee value. Attendees will gain insights into the benefits of cobot integration, practical considerations for implementation, and the long-term potential of human–robot collaboration. The presentation emphasizes that the future of manufacturing is not a choice between people and machines, but a partnership that strengthens both.

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Dennis Easter, Sr. Solutions Engineer, Algorithm Inc

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Kevin Clark, Chief Evangelist Officer, Nanoprecise

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Rollomatic is a private Swiss company specializing in the design and manufacturing of high precision CNC machines for production grinding of cutting tools, cylindrical grinding machines and laser cutting machines for ultra-hard materials. We are particularly proud of our latest developments of hydrostatic tool grinding machines and hybrid peel/tool grinding machines. Our sister company, Strausak Inc., builds modular, scalable and flexible 5-axis CNC tool & cutter grinding machines, utilizing the 3rd-party Numroto tool design software. We are customer-oriented, and we provide complete manufacturing solutions for the grinding of precision tools, parts, punches, medical instruments, die & mold components, including wheel dressing and measuring, as well as SmartFactory automation and measuring finished parts. Our manufacturing methods and our precision assembly are based on our passion for Swiss engineering and craftsmanship. Our philosophy is demonstrated by our teams in all stages over the life of the products, from design, through assembly and Lean Manufacturing, and all the way to service and client advice and support. We strive to build a relationship of trust and cordiality with our customers in a spirit of partnership.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Walter is one of the world's leading metalworking companies. As provider of machining solutions, Walter offers a wide range of precision tools for milling, turning, drilling, and threading applications. Walter works together with its customers to provide optimum solutions for fully machining components for use in aerospace, automotive, medical and energy industries, as well as general engineering. The company demonstrates its Engineering Kompetenz at every stage of the machining process. As an innovative partner capable of creating efficient process solutions, Walter is focused on providing excellent productivity and reliability for all machining processes. With Regional Headquarters in Greer, SC, Walter markets its competence brands Walter, Walter Titex, Walter Prototyp and Walter Multiply through a network of channel partners and field engineers across the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Suhner is a leading manufacturer of drilling, tapping, and machining equipment. Suhner is also a leader in the manufacturing of rotary flexible cables for power transmission and hand tools and abrasives for surface finishing. When robotic implementation is needed, Suhner offers the fully electric compliance device, EFC-02, and a wide range of robotic end effectors to meet customer needs. With a very broad and flexible product offering, Suhner is able to meet the high manufacturing requirements of the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. The high quality standards that are maintained on all of Suhner’s products and the cost effective solutions makes Suhner a prime choice in meeting todays strenuous manufacturing needs.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Manufacturing Rep Firm specializing in cutting tool applications.