Prepare for the Future with Robotics and Automation: Exploring the addition of automation to your metalworking operation can be an intimidating task. With the growing ease of use and affordability of this equipment, more operations are becoming interested in automation, especially for high-mix, low-volume applications. In this issue, FANUC's Larry Marino explores the top 10 questions to ask when considering the purchase of a machine tending cobot for your facility. The cover story also includes the latest from robotics and automation product suppliers regarding their innovative products and cloud platforms and the role they will play in the future of metalworking. Read the full issue: fabmetalmag.com/oct2023