As Tariffs Cloud Global Trade, Automation’s Role in U.S. Manufacturing Faces a Crucial Test

How will Collaborative Robotics navigate further tariff or supply chain shocks? Porter suggests relentless engineering is part of the answer: “If a component becomes more expensive, they’ll apply engineering to try to find another solution.” Optimizing the bill of materials, reworking designs for cost, and looking for new sourcing channels are all part of the response.