We speak to Eric Logan, U.S. Advisory Managing Director at KPMG LLP, for his thoughts on industrial robotics and the evolving manufacturing environment

摘要

The industry has been preparing for the increased use of automation for quite a while. In fact, KPMG's own research indicates that robotics is expected to grow by 23 per cent over the next three years, meaning the ability to deploy in an efficient and effective way is going to be critical. If you look at the robotics industry, historically, the bulk of the impact has been in areas that weren't specifically manufacturing related or designed for new robotic systems. However, as the demand for automation increases, the industry is shifting.