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Seven automation myths debunked

Automation has revolutionised manufacturing businesses’ operations through improved efficiency, productivity gains, and overall business growth. Indeed, since the early 2010s, consultancy giants have been championing the transformative power of automated systems in manufacturing.

05/02/2025 16:37:41

Yet, despite widespread acceptance of manufacturing automation, some businesses are lagging behind. A 2023 report by the Manufacturing Technology Centre revealed that UK manufacturers’ hesitance to invest in automation and robotics has notably impacted the country’s recent productivity gains.

In addition, in the US, product errors linked to inefficient manual processes continue to prove an issue: in 2023, undeclared allergens due to labelling errors were behind half of all US food and beverage recalls.

So, what’s behind the reluctance to adopt automation in manufacturing? Adem Kulauzovic, Director of Automation at Domino Printing Sciences, uncovers seven critical – and misplaced – concerns around adopting factory automation and explains why, if you're still holding back on your automation journey, the time to move is now.

Read the full article in DPA's February 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.