Although the concept of automation often brings up the image of a self-checkout lane or of a robot performing manual labor, the reality is more complex. Automation frequently relies on a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. While AI can replace human decision-making using a data-driven approach, robotics can replace physical human tasks. When these two qualities are combined, automation has the potential to disrupt a large portion of the workforce.

This is not the first time Charlotte Pipe has added major capabilities to its West Coast operations. 

The first Viega MegaPress forming cell is now producing the first of Viega’s metal products in the U.S.