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While the narrative that automation is replacing humans makes a compelling dystopian film, the reality, as usual, is a lot more complicated. And for the labor force, the news is mostly good.

Manufacturing and technology experts gather at annual event, showcasing new innovations in automation, immersive learning opportunities and much more!

Digi-Key Electronics announced that it now offers a selection of RockeTape, powered by Blueshift, a one-of-a-kind structured air thermal insulation tape for the worlds hottest and coolest spots, through its Fulfilled by Digi-Key program.

The quality of aerospace-grade carbon fiber is still largely assessed manually, a process often rife with human errors. Automated monitoring solutions are necessary to ensure continuously high-quality standards during production.

While many industry sectors currently face an uncertain future, our predictions for the motion control market remain relatively positive for the mid-to long-term, with $19bn of sales predicted for 2026, up from $14.5bn in 2021.