The world of industrial automation is rapidly evolving, with collaborative robots, or cobots, emerging as the fastest-growing segment in the industry. According to global market forecasts, the cobot market is projected to grow by more than 20% through 2028. In response to this trend, Universal Robots, a leading provider of cobots, is launching Collaborate North America 2025, the largest cobot conference and trade show in the United States.
Scheduled for January 28 in Novi, Michigan, Collaborate North America 2025 is a one-day, in-person event that is free to attend. The event will bring together over 500 manufacturing professionals from across North America, along with automation specialists, educators, and industry thought leaders. Jonathan Sbert, Vice President of Sales for the Americas at Universal Robots, emphasizes the importance of the event, stating that it will offer attendees the inspiration, tools, and connections needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial automation.
Attendees at Collaborate North America 2025 can expect a range of exciting highlights, including hands-on demonstrations of more than 30 different cobot-powered solutions. These demonstrations will showcase applications such as quality inspection, material handling, machine tending, assembly, and palletizing. The demos will be presented by Universal Robots and its UR+ ecosystem partners, including A.I Automation, Schmalz, Magswitch, PIAB, Zimmer, Schunk, Flexline Automation, Acumino AI, and SICK.
In addition to hands-on demonstrations, the event will feature keynote presentations from industry experts. Stacey Moser, Chief Commercial Officer at Universal Robots, will deliver the opening keynote, alongside other voices in the robotics and automation industry. Speakers include Ben Armstrong, Executive Director and Research Scientist at MIT, who specializes in innovation and operational performance in manufacturing; Jake Hall, known as The Manufacturing Millennial, who advocates for modernizing the manufacturing industry through automation and emerging technologies; Alex Shikany, Vice President of Membership and Market Intelligence at A3, who provides data-driven insights on robotics and AI technologies; and Bernd Raithel, Director of Factory Automation at Siemens, who leads the development of advanced automation solutions.
Collaborate North America 2025 will also provide valuable networking opportunities for attendees to engage with peers, decision-makers, and industry influencers. This will allow for the exchange of ideas and the fostering of collaboration within the industrial automation community.
In conclusion, Collaborate North America 2025 is set to be a premier event for anyone interested in exploring the world of collaborative robots and industrial automation. With a focus on hands-on demonstrations, keynote presentations from industry experts, and networking opportunities, the event promises to provide attendees with the inspiration, tools, and connections needed to succeed in this rapidly growing industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the future of industrial automation at Collaborate North America 2025.